PriorVerse Stories

This Week’s Shows | October 9 – October 16

The Lone Bellow @ Thalia Hall 10/9 & 10/10Folk-rock trio The Lone Bellow recently released the excellent record Walk Into A Storm, which solidified their harmony-laden sound. With a live show that surpasses the emotional energy and technical ability of their studio songwriting, these intimate dates will become a must-see for fans and newcomers alike.Iron &...

Stream or Download | The Three Most Recent Petty Chicago Shows & An 80s Classic

We're still reeling from losing Tom Petty on Monday.  But do you know what helps?  Listening to his music.And while there's plenty of his records to dive into, you may also want to get relive some of the live stuff.  If you saw him at any of his last few swings...

This Week’s Shows | October 2 – October 9

The music scene in Chicago never slows down, and were here to keep you on track. Here is a list of Tomorrows Verses favorite shows in town this week.Fleet Foxes @ Chicago Theatre 10/3 & 10/4Progressive folk-rock pioneers Fleet Foxes return to Chicago for their first shows in the city since 2011. With an excellent new album,...

On TV | Dawg Yawp’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’

Who: Cincinnati-based folk-dup Dawg YawpWhat: A recording session for NPRs Tiny Desk Concert SeriesYou Need To Know: One of the stranger things coming out of the folk-rock scene right now, Dawg Yawp will suck you into their unique musical world within seconds of this 20-minute session. Though the duo will use a traditional acoustic guitar,...

Throwback | Phil Lesh Plays Stand-up Bass [Video / Audio]

Red Rocks is always a special tour stop, but Phil Lesh and Friends made it extra cool on September 29, 2007 when they dropped three sets including an acoustic interlude.  But acoustic sets don't always mean acoustic instruments for the bass player -- on this day it did.Check out a few videos from the set....

On TV | David Gilmour Live In Pompeii

Who: David GilmourWhat: Two Pink Floyd songs to be featured on David Gilmour Live At PompeiiYou Need To Know: David Gilmour returned to Pompeiis historic Roman amphitheatre 45 years after Pink Floyd filmed the influential documentary Live At Pompeii in the same venue. Though Gilmour filmed the set, theres one major difference: this show featured an...

Late Night Roundup | LCD Soundsystem, Chance The Rapper, Grizzly Bear & More

Watch some of Tomorrows Verses favorite bands hit the promotional late-night television circuit. Chance The Rapper on The Late Show with Stephen ColbertChicagos hip-hop hero Chance The Rapper stopped by Colberts show for a performance and interview, debuting a new, untitled song that he literally wrote within the last few days. Performed first solo with...

Andrew Bird Announces New Album

Songwriter and violinist Andrew Bird announced a new album, Echolocations: River, to be released October 6.The eight-track LP follows Echolocations: Canyon, released in 2015, making it the second release in a series of instrumental albums where Bird writes and records music in a specific outdoor setting.For Echolocations: River, Bird literally stood in the Los Angeles...

New Record Store To Replace Recently Closed Permanent Records

Chicago record shoppers were recently given sad news that Permanent Records, the renowned record store in Ukrainian Village, would be closing its doors to relocate to L.A.With Permanent Records lease ending at the end of September, locals were awaiting a void to be left by the closing of the store, which existed in...

Friday Album Reviews | Eight New Records You Need To Know

As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks. Here are our favorite new records from September 22. By: Alex WoodJosh Ritter Gathering [9/22]After releasing the outstanding Sermon On The Rocks in 2015 and helping Bob Weir record Blue Mountain in 2016, all eyes are on folk-rock songwriter Josh Ritter for this next...