By Alex WoodThe Devil Makes Three will set up fora two-night run at the Chicago House Of Blues on Halloween weekend. Guitarist Pete Bernhard caught up with The Barn to chat about thebands current tour, recording plans and influences.Though Bernhard was indifferent toHalloween prior to the formation of the band, hes found a passion...

By: Alex Wood | Photos: Kim AndersonThough Edward David Anderson has a lengthy musical career behind him, the songwriter has spent the last three years redefining himself as a solo musician following the demise of Backyard Tire Fire.Andersons new album, Lower Alabama: The Loxley Sessions, marks a swift change in direction after his solo debut...

Going Off the Rails - An Interview with ALOs Zach GillBy @312mrgIve had the pleasure of interviewing ALO keyboard, vocalist, ukulele and accordionist Zach Gill twice now prior to shows at Chicago's Double Door, including their upcoming 10/14 visit. In these conversations, I've learnedthat hes humble, thought provoking, and wont let a question or random tangent...

Cant Fake the Funk |The Story of Vulfpecks Startby Danny HazanIm gonna play da riddim, its very funky. So if youre allergic, please take whatever medications you have prescribed. Im kidding. Theres no real danger here of anything like that.Mushy KrongoldBefore Goss entered Michigans Jazz program, he honed his craft as a Jazz pianist...

Words / Photos: Kelley Lauginiger -@peapodmcgeeI just want to share the good news about this amazing band: Analog Son. They're super funky, super cohesive, and have a fly-as-possible fashion sense to boot. Fronted by the soulful, powerful, feminine voice of Devon Parkern juxtaposed against a six-piece drums, bass, and brass combo, they produce an urgent,...

Planning a race on the eve of the final run of Grateful Dead shows goes a long way to draw in fans of the band -- but adding the right musical entertainment for the post show party, that's the secret sauce.The organizers of Terrapin 5K seemed to have lucked into finding Old Shoe, one...

A Musicians Musician: The Scott Metzger Interview by @312mrgTrying to follow all of Scott Metzger's musical output is like drinking from a firehose. You're just as likely to see him as one of Phil's friends, a member of Anders Osborne's touring band or popping up in a one-off all-star super jam.Friday night at the...

Want to have your finger on the pulse of the bands who are likely to be breakout stars in the Chicago scene? Look for the artists-in-residence at some of the city's top clubs.AliveOne, in particular, has seemed to carve out a platform for bands embracing boundary-pushing jazz, funk and fusion. They've recently spawned Spare...

Words / Photos / Video: Kelley Lauginiger - @peapodmcgeeAmerica was founded on forging ahead, taking chances, and maneuvering to the forefront of change. America has survived, however, on babes, laughs, good beer (or at least lots of it), and good ole fashion rock n' roll.There is probably no better intersection in Chicago music to embody all...

Antibalas: Unification Through DiversificationBy: @312mrgI didnt realize what March 10, 2001 would hold when I bought tickets for Mike Clarks Prescription Renewal Tour.I signed up to see Skerik, Charlie Hunter, Robert Walters, and DJ Logic accompanying Headhunter drummer Mike Clark playing...well...Headhunter tunes. However, two opening acts by the name of the Sugarman 3 and Antibalas...