Apr 26, 2013
Here's a kickstarter that REALLY needs to get funded. Chicago bluegrass faves Henhouse Prowlers were victims of an all-too-common gear theft AND are trying to get out their new album.I don't particularly care for Kid Rock's music or his politics, but he's got the right idea when it comes to ticket prices. Stop pointing...
Apr 26, 2013
I guesspermanenceisn't something one should expect from Ryan Adams, the notoriously mercurial singer songwriter. But I wish we could have the mid-to-late 00's heyday of the Cardinals back, where they played this otherworldly country-punkish-jamband music that simply sounds like nothing else. Or at least get to rewind to savor those years a little bit more....
Apr 26, 2013
Bob vs. Robert$$$ vs. FreeSuburbs vs. CityFolk vs. RockToyota vs. GrantAnyway you square it off, two of the most iconic rock entertainers in history will both be in town on July 12th. Bob Dylan is joined by Chicago's own Wilco and My Morning Jacket for the Americanarama tour at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. An equally...
Apr 26, 2013
They dropped a hint via this clever VINE a few days ago.But on the morning of their much anticipated Chicago UMBowl IV event, Umphreys McGee clued fans in to their next city gig. On Saturday, August 17th, they will play a double bill with STS9 which is promised for "For Your Mind-Expanding Musical Enjoyment"...
Apr 26, 2013
For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here. Stella Blue to the end of the show played without Weir, who was helped off the stage. Phil announced that Bobby had a "strained shoulder" during the Donor Rap before encore.Down goes Bobby. Check out 0:54 into this video...
Apr 25, 2013
Contributed by Mike Guzaski (@312mrg)Chicago experienced a typically loaded Spring weekend over the 4/20 "holiday". Highlights included Greyboy All Stars and Funky Meters holding court on Friday, and Jim James bringing his show to the Vic. But the clubs had some worthwhile shows as well, and Animal Liberation Orchestra gave Double Door denizens a little...
Apr 25, 2013
Contributed By Mike Guzaski @312mrgAfter a week of crazy news, torrential rainfall and accompanying flooding, on Saturday (4/20!) Chicagoans were ready to let loose and liberate their inner animals. Animal Liberation Orchestra blew (both) doors off the Double Door with a explosive celebration of sound that balanced classics and newer material. From the moment they took...
Apr 25, 2013
For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here. SongGapLTPHey Pocky Way2110/7/12The Last Time447/5/12Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo279/29/12Greatest Story Ever Told171/16/13Lazy River Road102/24/13Train In Vain977/26/11Alabama Getaway319/23/12Big Railroad Blues102/24/13Saint Stephen74/15/13The Eleven54/17/13Magnolia Mountain7011/15/11Playing In The Band54/17/13Dear Mr. Fantasy54/17/13Hey Jude339/21/12...
Apr 24, 2013
For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here. SongGapLTPAny Road1712/31/12I Need A Miracle112/22/13Peggy-O2210/5/12Row Jimmy514/17/12Ship Of Fools259/30/12Queen Jane Approximately1253/13/11Candyman64/15/13Loose Lucy2110/6/12Just A Little Light102/23/13Let It Ride122/21/13King Solomon's Marbles2010/7/12The Other One44/17/13Comes A Time2110/6/12Turn On Your Lovelight397/10/12Not Fade...
Apr 23, 2013
Jim James and his band performed to a sold out crowd, playing the entirety of his solo debut Regions Of Light and Sound of God in the main set before dropping some MMJ and material from his other projects in the encore. He'll be back in Chicago this summer with My Morning Jacket, Wilco and...