Feb 22, 2012
When I first published my list of nine acoustic bands to watch in April of 2010 (recently revised and updated), it included two bands who have subsequently gone on to become brothers (and sister) of the road. With styles that complement each other to a tee, I couldn't be more pleased that the Cornmeal / Hot Buttered...
Feb 21, 2012
We've been spotlighting city shows a bit more than suburban fare these days, but when something this good comes our way, it's time to give it some love. Downers Grove becomes Downers Groove for one night in February. Take advantage of the extra day in the calendar on the 29th by checking out this classic...
Feb 16, 2012
I hadn't heard of Knoxville's The Dirty Guv'nahs until a few days ago, when an email found its way to me notifying me of an upcoming Chicago gig. Intrigued by the tone of the mail (seemed to stand out from a lot of the standard promo stuff I receive), I checked them out. I found...