By: Carmel O'Farrell (@carmelocorn)If you haven't yet heard of Vulfpeck, maybe you're not paying attention.To put it mildly, the band is buzz-worthy.  Precisely, I think, because their causal renegade careless cool is offered like a code to crack.  Who are these guys and how do they get away with all this...

There is something joyous and affirming that takes place as Deadheads celebrate Jerry Garcia's birthday and the "Days Between" each year -- sharing memories and music that has enriched in so many ways. But the mood can't help but turn slightly melancholy as the impact of August 9th sets in towards the end of...

This week's Notes from the Jazz Underground is based on the playlist from the August 4th broadcast.That means it fell right in the middle of The Days Between aka Jerry Week aka The Eight Day Week, and that's an excuse for NFTJU host Paul Abella to dive headlong into the music of the...

Beyondify is our periodic feature which features new music before it hits Spotify.  As usual, we mine Bandcamp, Soundcloud, and YouTube for the goods. Suprisingly, not a lot of HUGE names in this edition, but what's here is certainly of high quality.  Check it out if you're looking for some new...

This week's Notes from the Jazz Underground is based on the playlist from the July 29th broadcast.It started off as host Paul Abella's yearly "back to basics" show, but soon morphed into this whole other idea: the jazz that made him who he is and makes Notes what it...

By: Alex WoodPhotos: @mattdean, @slacker_sully, @wyusa, @broadcastjunkie, @creativespacecadetLCD Soundsystem reunited and announced a headlining spot closing out the fourth and final night of Lollapaloozas 25th anniversary.Obviously, expectations were high.As a huge fan of LCD Soundsystem, and one of many whom didnt catch the band live prior to their recent reunion, Id...

Penny Road Pub Is On The Money With Friday Night Blues ShowWords: Robin Zimmerman | Photos: Howard GreenblattWho knew that the well-heeled suburb of Barrington was such a hot bed for great Chicago blues? On Friday, July 29th, Barringtons own Penny Road Pub was the place to be. Thats when this landmark local bar played host...

By: Philamonjaro StudioSunday, July 31st, Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy co-headlined at Ravinia for a full house. A perfect Chicago summer night set the mood for an audience of all ages.Jeff Beck played a seventy five minute set mixing in cuts from his new release Loud Hailer and plenty of...

It's always great to celebrate Jerry's birthday.  But today, things just got a little sweeter.The greatest gap left on streaming services has just been filled.  According to the Jerry Garcia family, his studio and live legacy will now be available on streaming services.Today, August 1, 2016, marks what would have been...

By: Alex WoodGGGS- GGGS [7/1]The always-prolific garage-rocker Ty Segall returned this month with a mysterious new project, GOGGS. Working with Ex-Cults singer Chris Shaw and Fuzz bandmate Charles Moothart, the band is billed as Segalls first true punk band. And for those that havent heard the music, punk is perhaps an understatement. GOGGS features 10 songs...