By: Alex WoodJames Blake- The Colour In Anything [5/6]Clocking in at a massive 76 minutes, electronic mastermind James Blakes third proper album, The Colour In Anything, is an extremely elaborate work of art, presenting every trick in the songwriters eclectic repertoire side by side. The music is heavy whether its dense keyboard and synthesizer harmonies, moody...

I couldn't be more excited to hit the Garden this Saturday. Thanks to Jason Harter and members of the Camp Greensky Facebook page, I can live vicariously through those who can make it to Kalamazoo a bit earlier than me.Here's the Thursday night stream, download and annotated setlist. Nothing like dropping the "Shakedown Street"...

By: Alex WoodChicago Jazz Festival released its 2016 lineup and theres a lot to look forward to for all music fans.The festival, which takes place at Millennium Park September 1-4, is entirely free to attend and will feature more than 40 artists at various locations around the park.Headliners for the festival will be Orbert Davis,...

By: Philamonjaro Studio  It was a dark and stormy night... as the steampunks, artists, DJs, performers, young bohemians and curiousity-seekers gathered for what was an enchanting night of costumed revelry, dancing, spectacle, drink and song. Logan Square's Stan Mansion set the stage for the Art Gallery of the Future, a grand ballroom with impressive...

This edition ofNotes From The Jazz Undergroundwas culled from the May 20thbroadcast.Let's start at the beginning. The first five tunes in the playlist were inspired by Orbert Davis (world class trumpet player, also the host of the WDCB show just prior to NFTJU), who wrapped up his show with a track from Arturo O'Farrill...

I saw Louis CK last night at the Chicago Theater and I had a great seat in the very first row.The show itself was enlightening, challenging, and extremely funny -- but thats not the reason why Im writing this post.Sure, I did get a little bit lucky -- but the mere opportunity to...

By: Ryan Mannix |Photo: carmelocorn InstagramAfter a festival Thursday that delivered way more than just a pre-party, Friday kicked the festival off in earnest.So it was appropriate to be eased in with one-man-band Keller Williams. A staple of the jam and festival circuit, Williams brought his big but affectionate presenceto the afternoon crowd --...

By: Philamonjaro StudioMoby iscurrently touring in support of hisnew book, Porcelain AMemoir, and Chicago area fans got an up-close and personal look at our City Winery outpost . The relaxed living room-like stage set up was ripe for aconversational atmosphere, ideal for what transpired.Mark Bazer, host of The Interview Show, guided the 90 minuteconversation and subsequentQ&...

After announcing the expansion of Lollapalooza into a four day festival with more than 170 musical acts for its 25th anniversary, fans expectations were unsurprisingly high for the festivals notorious aftershows.Beginning Tuesday night and ending Sunday night, the list of official Lollapalooza aftershows was announced today, with an exhausting 58 performances set to take place in...

Remember these guys?We had so much fun giving away tickets to see the man on the left this past spring, it's probably a good idea to let you know about visits by the other two this June.Bela's high profile reunion with the Flecktones (June 12 at Thalia Hall) has been long sold out, but...