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Friday Reviews | The Seven Best Albums Out February 7

Khruangbin & Leon Bridges - Texas Sun EPTwo of recent years best Texas artists, psych-rock trio Khruangbin and retro-soul singer Leon Bridges, have collaborated on the fittingly titled Texas Sun EP. The four-song album combines Bridges crooning vocals with the spacious, Middle-Eastern influenced musical backing, settling on a sound that modernizes classic gospel influences. Its...

Review / Video | Kamasi Washington @ Bottom Lounge 9/9/15

By: @WeirScrewedKamasi Washington is a musical force.Having played with jazz legends like Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, and George Duke, it became clear that the jazz world couldn't contain theLos Angeles based saxophonist. His unmistakable tone has also contributed to recordings byLauryn Hill, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar (he also was the string...

Preview and Performer List: Jazz & Colors at Field Museum

Paul Abella is a radio host, musician, writer and occasional contributor to The Barn. His band, Jazz Plays Dead, will be performing at this event and a late night Sunday 7/5 Show at The Store in Lincoln Park. We are thrilled to have him break down the concept and artists for us. -ed.This week is...