Oct 1, 2015
Hear that? Its the calendar page turning to our favorite month of Chicago music: Rocktober.While some of the bigger tours this fall will bypass the city, there are plenty of intimate shows at some of Chicagos finest venues that we think you should check out.In fact, we really think you should check em...
Oct 1, 2015
Steve Kimock was among the more popular alternatives offered by fans who objected to Trey Anastasioto join the core four at Solider Gield. While Treyultimately wowed the crowd during the Fare Thee Well concerts,it's not like "Jerry's favorite unknown guitarist" wasn't available to the true believers over the course of the weekend.Kimock played...
Oct 1, 2015
At the beginning of July during Fare Thee Well, Jackie made the most of his weekend in Chicago, with a pair of shows at SPACE, playing a pair of Jerry tribute shows with Steve Kimock on July 5th(<-- some great audio & video in that link), and even making it to the GD50...
Sep 30, 2015
Words: Carmel O' Farrell | Photos: Kristine Condon Photography & Paul NatkinAfter 30 years, Farm Aid is one of longest running benefit concerts.Rockers Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp have been returning to this yearly event since its inception. Not only do they serve as this iconic festival's headliners, theyve also made it their...
Sep 30, 2015
By @312mrgUnless you live on the West Coast, the chances of seeing ALO or any of their side attractions take somewhat of a hit. While they have been together for over 20 years, theystill seem content on an organic and sustainable growth.For the rest of the country, they may not bring their lively shows through...
Sep 28, 2015
The absent members were replaced by members of Bop Englishs touring band. While this meant that White Denim kept their four-piece, dual-guitar lineup intact, fans of the band will quickly see the replacement as a big problem.White Denims live shows are considered practically legendary by their fan bases standards, and Petrallis songwriting is only...
Sep 28, 2015
Songwriter Dan Bejar gained popularity through his involvement in The New Pornographers, despite having recorded as Destroyer since the early 90s.This year, Bejar released Poison Season, his tenth studio album, which turned out to be one 2015s best releases. The record combines the writers poetic lyrics with a lush, delicate musical backing, creating a...
Sep 28, 2015
Warren, backed by ChessBoxer and the always on-point Jeff Sipe, played a beefy set featuring cuts from Warren's bands, cool covers (a pair of Dylan tunes, Little Feat and Tom Waits all get the nod) and the majority of material from this summer'sAshes & Dust album. All-in-all the acoustic-leaning, bluegrass vibe is a good look...
Sep 25, 2015
It was an idea that started with a single Deadhead in Pennsylvania, and has somehow reached the hearts and minds of almost 10,000 like-minded folks: How about getting the Grateful Dead to play the Super Bowl Halftime show this winter?You can certainly sense the passion in Douglas Machados initial plea, but as I watched the...
Sep 24, 2015
In a show rescheduled from June, Plant concluded his North American Tour on a beautiful autumn night on the lakefront.Check out the setlist and a video of "Rain Song" courtesy of Wyatt Brake.Trampled Under FootTurn It UpBlack Dog Rainbow (Plant included lyrics from Sea of Love)Spoonful [Willie Dixon]The Rain SongNo Place...