Oct 19, 2012
We're lucky to call Mr. Pollock a Chicago area resident, especially if it means badass Chicago-centric posters like this official one for the Chicago 2012 TAB Show and his amazing work on Chicago 94 packaging / poster that he's really put his heart into.Limited run of 300 of these 13x23 prints at tonight's show. See you there. &...
Oct 17, 2012
With a new band and new approach to the recording of the Traveler album, I was wondering if we might see a radical change in the Trey Anastasio Band for the Fall Tour.While we won't truly know until the tour kick's off tomorrow night in Detroit, the recently released video for "Corona" featured a...
Oct 12, 2012
In advance publicity for his autobiography Waging Heavy Peace, Neil Young has been pretty public about his recent abstinence from weed and booze for the first time in just about forever. I'd like to provide (happy?) testimony that this decision has had no material affect on his stage demeanor or ability to perform long, psychedelic...
Oct 11, 2012
The stars came out to shine once again on Friday at The Abbey Pub and it proved to be another well documented event. We are pleased to be able to feature a substantial photo set from Mike Kaiz Photojournalism as well as a 5 song, 33 minute video playlist shot by Charles Izenstark, to recap the highlight-filled...
Oct 11, 2012
One of its members was sentenced to a 30 month prison sentence on Tuesday, but Melvin Seals' JGB still managed to throw down two sets of Jerry goodness at one of our favorite Chicago venues on Wednesday. Here's the setlist.JGBOctober 10, 2012Abbey Pub - Chicago, ILOneThe Harder They Come>Johnny Too Bad, Get Out My...
Oct 4, 2012
Words: Dave Weckstein, Images: Caitlin JefkoAs we enter the first full month of fall, I decided to immerse myself in a night at Martyrs, one of my favorite Chicago music venues. On Tuesday, October 2nd, the club played host to four talented jazz influenced acts. While changing weather may leave some longing for the warm...
Oct 3, 2012
For a concert junkie like me, Prince had been a "bucket list" artist for as long as I can remember. With an unpredictable live performance schedule, seemingly disconnected with the conventional tour routing and promotion infrastructure; there is legitimate concern that a casual fan might miss him on a swing through their city. Luckily I...
Sep 29, 2012
The Avetts brought the tour in support of their fine new album The Carpenter to Chicago last night. Here is the song list from a beautiful fall evening and a video from the encore.Avett BrothersCharter One Pavilion at Northerly Island - Chicago, ILFriday, September 28, 2012Live and Die , Paranoia in Bb Major, Shame, The Fall,...
Sep 28, 2012
Peter Gabriel played the So album in its entirety last night at the United Center to close out his show. Here's the complete setlist and a video of Solsbury Hill below.Peter GabrielUnited Center - Chicago, ILThursday, September 28, 2012Acoustic:OBUT*, Come Talk to Me, Shock the Monkey, Family SnapshotRetro:Digging in the Dirt, Secret World,...
Sep 27, 2012
Stay tuned for more Welcome 2 Chicago recaps. Here are the details from the third night...PrinceWednesday, September 26, 2012United Center - Chicago, ILControversy, Let's Go Crazy > Delirious > Let's Go Crazy, 1999, Little Red Corvette, Take Me With U*, Raspberry Beret, Cream#, Cool / Don't Stop Til You Get Enough#, Joy In Repetition#, Let's Work, Extraloveable, U...