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Photo Gallery / Setlist | Dropkick Murphys @ Aragon 2/19/16

Our friends at Philamonjaro Studio were on hand to capture some shots at Dropkick Murphys Aragon Ballroom show last Friday.Check out the goods from the Irish-American rockers.

Photos / Setlist | 10,000 Maniacs @ City Winery 2/12/16

By: Philamonjaro Studio 10,000 Maniacs perform two shows over Valentine's Day weekend at CityWinery Chicago for a full house of devout fans.The band waxed nostalgic both in song and in commentary between the tunes --conjuring memories oftheir earlier days and reaching across their 30 plus year catalog.Set List:Trouble MeMore Than ThisDo You Love...

Photos / Recap | Marlon Williams at Schubas 2/10/16

By Philmonjaro StudioNew ZealanderMarlon Williams played to a warm house on acold Chicago night for a entranced crowd. He is touringin support of his upcoming album planned for release on February 19th.This is his first-ever North American tour with his full band, The Yarra Benders. Europe is next for the continent-hopping musicians.Williams'wit, humor...

VIDEO: Beatallica Mashes Up Beatles & Metallica in Live Performance

Beatallica is just what the name implies. Four guys from Milwaukee who totally blur the lines between The Beatles and Metallica because, why the hell not?TJ Superfanwas on hand this past weekend to capture their Chicago gig and offered up a video that captures some of the band's spirit and creativity. Touching on everything...

Photo Gallery | Old Shoe & Friends @ Snow Shoe Festival 2/6/16

As Chicago's Old Shoe becomes more of a force on the regional touring scene, they have been amping up their game for their Chicago plays.One of my favorite of this site's photo contributors is Dale Foster -- whose journalistic style truly captures what it's like to be at theshow.These two forces came together...

Watch: JRAD Gets Horny January 1st at The Cap "Not Fade Away"

New Year's weekend was kind of a landmark for the JRAD crew. Not only did they play an acoustic set on NYE, they welcomed a horn section for a large portion of the set on New Year's Day at Port Chester, NY's Capitol Theater.As long as they keep sharing awesome, mulit-cam videos of these...

Photos / Recap / Video| Tortoise @ Thalia Hall 1/23/16

By: Philamonjaro StudioTortoise kicked off a multi-continent tour on Saturday, a pair of gigswhich also celebratedthe release of the band'sfirst studio release in nearly seven years,The Catastrophist on Thrill Jockey Records.It's a record that has already made a strong case for album of the year in January, expansive in depth (as Tortoise typically...

VIDEO: JRAD NYE Acoustic - 5 Camera "Big River"

What's not to like? Every detail is sublime -- from the cool stage dressings to the height and pitch of Marco's hat.The 57th (!) installment of RAD Tracks Thursday offers the rare acoustic treat of Johnny Cash's "Big River, shot and edited by Foggy Notions with five camera's place right on stage.Here's the complete...

Widespread Panic Will Close Spring Tour With A Three Show Chicago Theater Run

If there's one thing that has characterizes Widespread Panic's touring in recent years, it's been their willingness to "set up shop" in a city (see: Milwakuee) and treat fans to an extended time in more intimate settings.So it's curious that the only multi-night stand in Chicago since their last hiatus was a two-nighter at...

Stream or Download | David Bowie @ Aerie Crown Theater 4/17/78

Source: dollychops.tumblr.comA classic David Bowie show from his 1978 tour in Chicago. It was a tour heavy on material from Low and Heroes -- with a good run through some Ziggy Stardust material as well. Adrian Belew held down the lead guitar slot.Download Entire Set (mp3 .zip)[/box]