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Photos / Video / Recap | Arlo Guthrie & Family @ City Winery

By: John 'Nunu' ZomotIt's hard to avoid the concept of legacy when discussing Arlo Guthrie, so he has embraced the past and future of his family, by bringing along his children on his appropriately named Re-Generation Tour.The tour stopped in Chicago in early October for two nights at City Winery -- and Nunu was...

Photo Recap | Thievery Corporation @ Aragon Ballroom 10/6/17

By: Zach StoneThievery Corporation combined spectacle, variety, and innovation in a show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom.The band showcased a ton of new music from their latest release The Temple of I & I.  For nearly every song, a new vocalist came out to perform -- including political hip-hop personality Mr.Lif and vocalists...

On TV | Landlady’s Tiny Desk Concert

On TV features a quick recap of what weve been listening to at Tomorrows Verse headquarters. Who: LandladyWhat: Brooklyn four-piece indie-rockers LandladyYou Need To Know: Landlady has emerged as one of the most interesting collectives in todays indie scene, writing creative and melodic tracks that span genres and influences. The band stopped by NPR for...

Friday Album Reviews | Eight New Records You Need To Know

As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks. Here are our favorite new records from October 13. By: Alex WoodBeck ColorsColors is, without a doubt, amongst the most highly anticipated records of this year. After winning a Grammy for the solemn folk record Morning Phase in 2014, Beck instantly began work...

Beck Announces Chicago Pop-Up Shop To Promote “Colors”

To coincide with the release of his long-awaited pop record, Colors, Beck will be opening a pop-up shop in Chicago on Sunday.The shop will be at Vintage Garage (5051 N. Broadway) this Sunday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Fans will be able to purchase Chicago-specific t-shirts and tote bags as well as limited...

Recent “Bar Rescue” Episode Shows The Abbey Pub’s Questionable Future

After a fire caused Abbey Pub to close two years ago, the future of the popular Irving Park music venue has remained uncertain.While Abbey Pub had been featured on Bar Rescue in 2011, Spike TV producers revisited the venue recently for an episode of spinoff series Back To The Bar.The resulting footage shows a...

Late Night Roundup | St. Vincent, Steve Martin, The Shins & More

St. Vincent on The Late Show With Stephen ColbertSt. Vincent is set to release her highly anticipated new record Masseduction on Friday, and stopped by Colberts show this week to perform New York and Los Angeles. The first is performed dramatically with only a piano backing, while the latter is fleshed out with a full...

This Week’s Shows | October 9 – October 16

The Lone Bellow @ Thalia Hall 10/9 & 10/10Folk-rock trio The Lone Bellow recently released the excellent record Walk Into A Storm, which solidified their harmony-laden sound. With a live show that surpasses the emotional energy and technical ability of their studio songwriting, these intimate dates will become a must-see for fans and newcomers alike.Iron &...

Review / Photos / Video / Setlist | Fleet Foxes @ Chicago Theatre 10/3/17

By: Alex Wood | Photos: Zach Stone (10/4 show)Despite finding critical and commercial success throughout their career, Fleet Foxes have had it tough.The band emerged as leaders of a folk renaissance in the music scene with their self-titled, 2008 debut, bringing a Simon & Garfunkel brand of acoustic music back into the mainstream.Yet before the...

Stream or Download | The Three Most Recent Petty Chicago Shows & An 80s Classic

We're still reeling from losing Tom Petty on Monday.  But do you know what helps?  Listening to his music.And while there's plenty of his records to dive into, you may also want to get relive some of the live stuff.  If you saw him at any of his last few swings...