Feb 17, 2012
It's Mark Hague's favorite event of the year, and it's a welcome relief for those that are have the festival jones big time in the heart of this oddball winter. Hotel Blotto returns to the Best Western in LaPorte, IN on February 24th and 25th.This year's festival also features Chester Brown and Old Shoe...
Feb 7, 2012
Hooray for Chicago. The day after Greensky Bluegrass wowed the Park West crowd with their rock/bluegrass hybrid, and at the same time that Chicago Bluegrass and Blues showcased a range of Americana at the Congress across town, Railroad Earth was at the House Of Blues, serving up another fusiony take on roots music as...
Feb 2, 2012
Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival delivered two solid weekends packed with highlights. Fortunately, the good times don't have to end at the festival, as some of the strongest sets of the festival have been recorded, and we're happy to share them with you. Three keys sets from 1/21 at the Auditorium are available here in their...
Jan 31, 2012
Greensky Bluegrass turned heads and won over many fans at the Park West last Friday, and even welcomed longtime friend Joe Hettinga of Strange Arrangment to the stage for a trio of tunes. There will be plenty more on the blog about this show to come, but for now enjoy a full audio stream and...
Jan 31, 2012
Steve Kimock & FriendsFriday, December 16th, 2011Martyr's, Chicago, ILSet OneSun Sun Sun, Berm> In Time Jam> Berm, Ice Cream, Many Rivers To Cross, Five B4 Funk*Set TwoIt's Up To You> Rigor Mortis (w Manic Depression/Bobby Jam), Long Form IV> Merl's Boogie (w Higher Ground/Bernie Jam), Hillbillies on PCP (...
Jan 31, 2012
Updated (4/9) to include stream and download of the set (no encore) recorded fromthe soundboard. The video featured below is the night's finale featuring three members of Greenksy Bluegrass as guests on a cover of The Band's classic "The Shape I'm In".Strange ArrangementPark WestJanuary 27, 2012Destination >Bed Bugs >Booger Jam >Golden years >...
Jan 12, 2012
Wilco's so-called Incredible Shrinking Tour was stuff of legend before even one note was played. After 55 shows across North America and Europe this year, the Chicago faithful was salivating for the band's holiday homecoming. The clever selection and revelation of the venues fueled the eagerness. And the announcement of support acts and the media hype...
Dec 19, 2011
For the smallest show of the tour (~500 capacity), the band treated the fans to a number of rarities.Sunday, December 18th, 2011 Lincoln Hall, Chicago, ILOne Sunday Morning (Song for Jane Smileys Boyfriend), One By One, In A Future Age, Country Disappeared, When The Roses Bloom Again, Why Would You Wanna Live, Cars Cant Escape, Rising...
Dec 17, 2011
Getting smaller....Friday, December 16th, 2011 The Metro, Chicago, ILSunken Treasure > Wishful Thinking > Art Of Almost, I Might, I Am Trying To Break Your Heart > One Wing, Company In My Back, Ashes Of American Flags, Shouldn't Be Ashamed, Either Way, Born Alone, Capitol City, War On War, How To Fight Lonliness, Too Far...
Dec 16, 2011
Lots of new tunes make their way into the setlist on this next stop on the incredible shrinking tour.Thursday, December 15th, 2011 The Vic Theater, Chicago, ILOne Sunday Morning, Hell Is Chrome, Art Of Almost, I Might, Hotel Arizona, Radio Cure, Born Alone, At Least That's What You Said, Rising Red Lung, Say You...