Dec 22, 2017
[instagram id="Bc8v_CyHV3R"]A partnership born in a period of turmoil for former YMSB mandolinist Jeff Austin and Umphrey's McGee guitarist Brendan Bayliss, seems to have settled into a nice holiday tradition.The pair performed at Martyr's on Wednesday (their third area appearance in the last three Decembers), offering a rundown of...
Dec 21, 2017
By: Alex WoodIts no secret in Beatles lore that Paul McCartney recorded an album for his three fellow band mates in 1965 titled Unforgettable, a gift that contained homemade recordings, favorite songs of his at the time and, supposedly, much more.The acetate recording supposedly surfaced recently on YouTube, thanks to DangerousMinds, but is it...
Dec 18, 2017
Six years ago today, Wilco wrapped up one of the more creative endeavors of their career.While always having a special relationship with the fans in -- and city of -- Chicago, Wilco took this relationship to the extreme in 2011.The band first announced their intention to play the city's ornate Civic Opera House for...
Dec 15, 2017
Watch some of Tomorrow's Verse's favorite artists hit the promotional late-night television circuit. 1. Ty Segall on ConanProlific garage-rocker Ty Segall is returning with a new album, Freedoms Goblin, out in January, and stopped by Conans show to debut a new song, Fanny Dog. This songs about my dog, Fanny, he awkwardly says before breaking...
Dec 9, 2017
On TV features a quick recap of what weve been listening to at Tomorrows Verse headquarters.Who: Courtney Barnett and Kurt VileWhat: An acoustic, duo performance for NPRs Tiny Desk Concert seriesYou Need To Know: While songwriters Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile at first seemed an unlikely team, both their studio album Lotta Sea Lice...
Dec 8, 2017
As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks for the week. Here are our favorite records from December 8. Jim James Tribute To 2My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James returns with another set of cover songs, a conceptual part-two to his 2009 George Harrison Tribute To EP. This time around, he...
Dec 7, 2017
Last weekend, Jeff Tweedy performed a career-spanning solo set in Washington, DC as part of NPR Musics 10th anniversary celebration.The songwriter opened with a new song titled Bombs Above before breaking into Uncle Tupelos Weve Been Had, a Mavis Staple track and three Wilco songs, including A.M.s Passenger Side.The new song...
Dec 6, 2017
On TV features a quick recap of what weve been listening to at Tomorrows Verse headquarters. Who: Twin PeaksWhat: A full, professional recording of their hour-long set at Audiotree Music Festival in Kalamazoo, Michigan in September of 2017.You Need To Know: Amongst the most exciting acts to come out of Chicago in the last decade,...
Dec 6, 2017
Last Week, Phil Leshs California venue Terrapin Crossroads hosted Everyone Loves Terrapin, a series of Everyone Orchestra shows that featured a star-studded lineup including the Grateful Dead bassist himself. Now, filmmaker Todd Kushnir has released the first video of a mini-documentary series titled Everyone Loves Terrapin that captures the weekends performances.The band consisted of...
Dec 4, 2017
Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite artists hit the promotional late-night television circuit. 1. U2 on Saturday Night LiveTo promote the recently released record Songs Of Experience, U2 performed on Saturday Night Live, choosing American Soul and Get Out Of Your Own Way, the two tracks from the album that featured Kendrick Lamar. Though Kendrick wasnt...