The Stars Align at MagnaballWords & Photos: Carmel O'FarrellAfter two decades of seeing live music and traveling to over 20 different festivals, Ive come to realize that many variables must be considered in order to create a perfect festival experience. But every now and then the stars align and the festival gods consecrate the sacred ground...

Here it is the Thursday after Phish's Magnaball festival and there'sno shortage of opinions on the music at the three day festival. We're gearing up to publish a couple of our own, but before we do, We published two reviews of the fest, one from a Phish festival veteran, Aaron Stein, and one from a...

My Morning Jacket's Jim James recorded a new song, "Take Care Of You," for the soundtrack ofNo Escape, a film starring Owen Wilson, Lake Bell and Pierce Brosnan. The soundtrack is out now, and Jamesshared a music video for the songwhich juxtaposes the singer with clips from thefilm.Thesong features a spacey introduction before becoming...

By: Philamonjaro StudioThis was the first performance Los Van Van had done in Chicago since 1999 -- a nightlong anticipated by the crowd and suitably, the energy was through the roof.Minus the band's founder, Jaun Formell, who passed away last year, the remaining members hit the stage with a passion and engagement that immediately captivated...

Words: Mitch Osborne | Photos: Rickie KostinerJoe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers -- a band with an upbeat party vibe that is true to its hippy-inspired name-- played to a packed Schuba's crowd on a summer Friday.The crowd sang right along with Hertler, You make me feel so goddamn, good. The rest of the set...

With Pink Floyds The Endless River behind him, David Gilmour is back to recording and touring under his own name.Next months issue of UK rock magazine MOJO will feature an exclusive recording of Gilmour covering the Beatles Here, There And Everywhere. Though the magazine hits news stands Tuesday, the track is available to listen...

Umphreys McGee Rocks RaviniaWords: Carmel O'Farrell | Photos: Kristine CondonRavinia Festival is a summer long concert series that takes place in the hoity-toity Chicago suburb of Highland Park. Concert goers are encouraged to picnic on the lawn surrounding the pavilion as they listen to the relaxing sounds of artists like Aretha Franklin and Steely Dan throughout...

Hoxeyville is a festival with a charm that is completely in line with its name. After a brief flirtation with trying to grow a bit and book national acts, it seems to have embraced what it is: an annual August showcase for Michigan talent in the pristine Pure Michigan of Manistee National Forest.Of course...

The ever-prolific Edward David Andersonrecently announcedLower Alabama: The Loxley Sessions, afull-length follow-up to last year'sLies & Wishes, to be released October 16.The record is produced by music veteran Anthony Crawford, who has played with Neil Young, Steve Winwood andmore.The recordveers further into a country-influenced sound, though still distinctly Anderson's own.Watch a video for...

Brooklyn Bowl, the music venue and bowling alley coming to Fulton Market, has been in the works for over two years now. Now, it appears that construction of the building will finally begin.Within the last month, the city issued a permit to begin wrecking and removing a section of the facility at 832-856 W....