Jun 28, 2017
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will soon open a second location in Tokyo.The museums current location in Cleveland will remain, but the long-standing institution is set to create a permanent presence in Japan, according to a recent statement from the company.The plans are to first create a short-term, satellite exhibit that...
Jun 28, 2017
By: Philamonjaro StudioHouse of Vans Chicago presented its second Summer Concert Series show on Thursday June 22nd with Chicago punk band Lawrence Arms headlining, and Minneapolis' Dillinger Four and L.A.'s Toys That Kill providing support.Each set was high energy working fans up into a wired, sweaty frenzy. One of Chicago's newest music...
Jun 28, 2017
By: Philamonjaro StudioLos Angeles folk rock band Dawes headlined the closing night of Taste of Randolph 2017 with a sixty minute set as they pass through Chicagowhile on an extentive tour schedule.Their music is thoughtful and personal with tight harmonies back-to-basics melodies. Their short festival set -- amidst a longer tour...
Jun 27, 2017
This Friday marks the release of City Of Vines, the second LP from Chicago singer-songwriter Ryan Joseph Anderson.We are happy to premiere the track "Molly the Flood" from the forthcoming album, a slice of expertly produced Americana brimming with warmth and some killer hooks. Think of the folkier early Wilco mixed with...
Jun 27, 2017
Hyde Park Jazz Festival September 23-24 Headliners To WatchJeremy Pelt Quintet Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt is an established name in the jazz scene, having played with a vast number of groups throughout his career. Though young, the artist has proven himself a definite name to watch, and will perform with his quintet at the...
Jun 23, 2017
On TV features a quick recap of some of the music were playing at the Tomorrows Verse headquarters. Who: Soulive with Marcus KingWhat: During a recent residency at Brooklyn Bowl, jazz-rock favorites Soulive welcomed blues-guitar mastermind Marcus King to the stage for a blistering cover of Allman Brothers Band's Whipping Post.You Need To...
Jun 23, 2017
As Radiohead are gearing up for the release of OKNOTOK, the 20th anniversary edition of their seminal OK Computer, the band has slowly been unveiling the much-anticipated unreleased tracks from the sessions.The band has now shared Man Of War, complete with a mysterious music video that simply features a man being followed.The song...
Jun 23, 2017
Words: Robin Zimmerman | Photos: Michael LepekOn a beautiful, breezy June evening, a pair of powerhouse performers kicked off Auroras 21st Annual Blues on the Fox festival in fine fashion.Rising star Shemekia Copeland, along with the iconic Mavis Staples, treated the crowd to a satisfying mlange of music, which ran the gamut from blues and...
Jun 22, 2017
Photo: @ThaliaHallThe Hold Steady recently performed three shows in Chicago, with two nights at Thalia Hall and one intimate date at Empty Bottle as part of the venues 25th Anniversary celebration.Not only did the band switch up setlists dramatically throughout the three shows, they offered their audiences something special each night in the...
Jun 21, 2017
By: Zach StoneThe Wailers were a legendary headliner, but openers Mungion provided as much fireworks at an early summer night at Sideouts Bar & Eatery in Island Lake.While the City of Chicago may claim Mungion nowadays, the band also has ties near this McHenry County location and that connection was...