Wilco will release Schmilco on Friday, September 9 but a handful of local record stores will be hosting listening parties three days prior.Fans can also purchase a vinyl copy on Tuesday, September 6th as well. They also promise contests including "white label Schmilco vinyl, slipmats featuring Joan Cornell artwork + some shocking...

We have been anxiously following the story of the new West Loop outpost of Peter Shapiro's Brooklyn Bowl since rumblings began about four years ago.Last summer, construction began on the multi-purpose establishment.  Today, we have some new information about what to expect at the location, and (even more exciting) when.Crain's Chicago Business...

A West Side park got some new playground equipment as part of deal that's been over a year in the making -- and there's a Grateful Dead connection.The new "Sunshine Daydream" playground was funded as part of a donation from AirBnB that was suggested around the time of last summer's Fare Thee Well concerts...

Tomorrow's Verse is a big fan of Greensky Bluegrass' 2014 release If Sorrows Swim. Really big.So to say that their next LP is highly anticipated is an understatement.Today, we finally have some details, thanks to a report from Billboard.The album, Shouted, Writted Down & Quoted, will be out September 23.  It will...

Words: Alex Wood | Video: seijinlee + PitchforkCar Seat Headrest brought their energetic brand of indie rock to Chicago in July for two separate performances, one at Pitchfork Music Festival and one at Empty Bottle.Begun as a solo recording project for songwriter Will Toledo, now 24 years old, the band has taken critics and...

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...

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...