Feb 5, 2015
Words & Photos: Kelley Lauginiger - @peapodmcgeeIt might have been the start of a blustery, cold weekend in Chicago, but The String Cheese Incident brought the heat as they visited for three nights on their Winter Carnival Tour.The line wrapping around the building on Thursday night was full of love and hugs, reuniting estranged...
Jan 27, 2015
By Alex WoodKishi Bashi debuted his new string quartet at Athenaeum Theatre on Thursday as part of the Tomorrow Never Knows festival.The songwriter and violinist was joined by two violas, a cello and a violin, as well as his touring guitarist guesting on banjo when needed. In addition to vocals, Kishi Bashi conducted the...
Jan 23, 2015
By Brian Brinkman - @sufferingjukeIts been a weird year for me with music. Between traveling through SE Asia & India, throwing myself into a complete career shift, and ultimately moving to the East Coast for the first time in my life, I havent had a ton of time to sit and reflect on music like...
Jan 23, 2015
By: Steve Siegel (@thebarnpresents) & Brian Brinkman (@sufferingjuke)Photos: Phish From The Road (@Phish_FTR)Brian and I come from different perspectives in our respective Phish fandoms that roughly equate to when we saw our first shows. But we can both agree on one thing: we both want Phish to be the best possible version...
Jan 16, 2015
In years past, I've done my yearly round ups as a mixture of best "things" -- shows, albums, concepts -- that made in impact that year.In 2014, I had such a diversity of show experience that I would consider in the top echelon, that I decided to go shows only. It also gives me a...
Jan 9, 2015
Joes Garage: Joe Marcineks Christmas Jam At The Wire - BerwynBy @312mrgLive music has a way of rewarding you with enchanted evenings if you're willing to make a little effort or taking a risk.Whether its following a lead, listening to a buddy, or maybe just allowing your interest to be re-kindled with an artist...
Jan 8, 2015
Photos: Heidi Peters | Reporting: KC DriscollThe Psychedelic Furs completed a sold out three night stand at City Winery and Heidi and KC were on hand for Sunday night's gig to report for The Barn.Richard Butler, clad in a black three-piece suit, white shirt, black tie and fashionable black glasses, sported the look of a...
Dec 15, 2014
Words / Photos: Alex WoodIf asked why Medeski, Martin & Wood are still amongst the best jam-bands around today, my answer would go no further than listing the three musicians names.The jazz trios three members have perfected their craft over the last two decades. No single member stands more important than the others, and their...
Dec 10, 2014
By: Alex WoodYoure never going to see a show like this one again, Jeff Tweedy said after the main set of Wilcos fourth night at the Riviera.The singer was right. After playing three 30-song sets without scarcely repeating a song, Wilco continued the trend on the fourth night. Given the number of hits already...
Dec 6, 2014
By: Alex WoodFor the opening night of their six-show Chicago residency, Wilco played a massive set in both choice and number of songs.The band opened with Via Chicago, as though to get it out of the way, the sold-out crowd predictably ecstatic. The song was bombastic with noisy interludes and attention to dynamics.Though...