Oct 23, 2015
I drapedlast year's edition of this post with a love letter to the perfect marriage between city, venue, band and fan base that is the annual fall WSP Milwaukee Riverside Theater run.Feel free to go back and read that for background, but this year there are more pressing matters at hand...First, this could...
Oct 23, 2015
Shapeshifting In Chicago - ALO @ Double Door 10/14/15By @312mrgA Wednesday morphed into a Saturday last week inChicago, with ALO playing a smoking hot, extended set at the Double Door.A week into a tour supporting Tangle of Time, their latest release, the band took their party to Bucktownwith an undeniableswagger. The band broughtpolished new tunes...
Oct 20, 2015
By: Alex Wood | Photos: Kim AndersonThough Edward David Anderson has a lengthy musical career behind him, the songwriter has spent the last three years redefining himself as a solo musician following the demise of Backyard Tire Fire.Andersons new album, Lower Alabama: The Loxley Sessions, marks a swift change in direction after his solo debut...
Oct 20, 2015
By: Philamonjaro StudioThe New Mastersounds returned to Chicago to a full house of diehard fans Saturday October 17th at Concord Music Hall.Local opening act The Heard stirred up the dance floor with their own brand ofhorns-layeredfunk to set the mood for a great night.Guitarist Eddie Roberts fondly reminisced that the band's first concert...
Oct 14, 2015
By: Heidi PetersA Bob Mould show is an anthropology lesson in Alternative Rock & Roll.He's the missing link -- the guy so many compelling artists point towhen asked: "Why?"Watching him perform on stage -- alone with a guitar -- at the cozy City Wineryislike seeing Junior Wells or Muddy Water playing and completely...
Oct 13, 2015
Going Off the Rails - An Interview with ALOs Zach GillBy @312mrgIve had the pleasure of interviewing ALO keyboard, vocalist, ukulele and accordionist Zach Gill twice now prior to shows at Chicago's Double Door, including their upcoming 10/14 visit. In these conversations, I've learnedthat hes humble, thought provoking, and wont let a question or random tangent...
Oct 7, 2015
Chris Cornell brought his (mostly) solo and acoustic tour to Chicago on Tuesday night and crafted a setlist culled from his most well known projects: Temple Of The Dog, Soundgarden, Audioslave. He even managed to throw in a Prince cover. Here's the full stream.Download Entire Show (mp3 .zip)Here's video of "Hunger Strike". There...
Oct 5, 2015
Words & Photos: Alex WoodWeen fans flocked to Evanstons SPACE on Thursday for an intimate performance from Gene Ween. Playing with an electric four-piece backing band, the singer delivered a set spanning Weens eclectic discography in addition to songs from his most recent record, Freeman.Gener opted for a straightforward rock band, backed by guitars,...
Oct 3, 2015
Set 1:Boppin' the Blues [Carl Perkins]Jump the Turnstiles Badlands Here We ComeRoane County BanjoShe Belongs to Me [Bob Dylan]About a StrangerI'm a Hog for You [The Coasters]Beggar's MoonSet 2:Love's Made a Fool of You [Buddy Holly]Roll Old Jeremiah> [Crowes]Can You Hear MeClear Blue Sky & The Good DoctorReflections on...
Oct 3, 2015
By: Alex WoodThunderbitch- Thunderbitch [9/1]After releasing one of the years best records with The Alabama Shakes, singer, songwriter and guitarist Brittany Howard surprised fans with an unannounced record as Thunderbitch. Consisting of Howard and a handful of Nashville rock musicians, the record has a gritty rock n roll sound, full of distorted guitar, pounding drums...