Jun 19, 2015
This just might be your kind of zoo.The folks at Front Left productions are not fooling around when it comes to providing entertainment. Their event lasts from 1:00pm to 2:00 am for three days, July 3-5th.It's close to Soldier Field for a quick visit before or after the show, or if you couldn't...
Jun 8, 2015
Vote Bush. Is there anybody out there within the reach of these words who isn't aware of the talents of Sam Bush?Certainly not the makers of Revival, the documentary about the man that debuted in Nashville in April. I think they'd agree with me when I toss out words like "world's greatest."For...
Apr 14, 2015
Update: We have notified the winners, but if you'd still like to get purchase tickets in advance... we can set you up with a code for half price admission. Just follow this link to ticketweb and use the Access Code 420.If your group dabbles in the repertoire of the preeminent jambands, apparently you've got a...
Mar 9, 2015
Chicago's City Winery is only a few years old, but at this point, catching Del McCoury there has fast become a must-do for area bluegrass fans.Here's our coverage of his 2014 gigs at the classy West Loop music room:Review / Photos / Stream / Download: David Grisman & Del McCoury @ City Winery 11/16/14Review / Photos / Audio / Setlist: Del...
Feb 23, 2015
We've entered that period -- post Mardi Gras and pre Jazz Fest -- in which we just can't stop thinking about New Orleans.Thankfully, the real NOLA will be coming to Chicago this weekend. The Funky Meters will touch down at Concord Music Hall on Friday, February 27th and we've got a pair of tickets...
Feb 5, 2015
A massive snowstorm blanketed Chicago on Super Bowl Sunday and while high temps this Saturday may peak near 40, there should be plenty of the white stuff on hand for the 2015 edition of Snow Shoe, Old Shoe's winter festival. This year, they are moving the festivities to the beautiful Mayne Stage in Rogers Park. Frequent Shoe...
Nov 21, 2014
Old Shoe made a name for themselves playing weekly in Chicago, plugging away at a weekday residency at the old Ace Bar -- gigging with their pals and cultivating a loyal following.But these days, their local shows seemed to be tied to major events, even as the places they play get higher in profile....
Nov 19, 2014
There's a thriving jazz community in Oak Park and just when folks might have started to get complacent, it's time for them to face the most fearsome monster yet. The Open Door Rep will host the debut performance of vs. Godzilla on Saturday night. Described as "Chicago's newest hyphenated jazz band - merging the sound...
Oct 27, 2014
Without one "big" show dominating Halloween in Chicago this year, there's a lot of talent playing in a lot of places. As usual, this city can't seem to keep its Halloween celebration to just one day (even when it falls on a Friday!) -- so we're listing shows in this preview from Wednesday through Saturday....
Sep 18, 2014
This weekend, we come as close as can be to a pair of "must see" shows on The Barn's calendar:Top notch musicians, who we love as solo acts, as well as supporting players in other bands, coming together as a supergroupThis band's first shows out of the NortheastAll Grateful Dead material (yes, please and...