By: @WeirScrewed| Video:izeoftheworldphotos"Who hustles harder: Chicago or Detroit?" was the question asked by Greensky Bluegrass over their four show run, spanning the extended New Year's weekend with two shows eachat Michigan's Royal Oak Theater and Chicago's Vic Theater.Not sure about the city's hustle, or even those of the fans in each, but...

All Star Vibe's "Stash" series is specially designed to meet the needs of the local band and their friends.Instead of toiling around at smaller bars and clubs, they package four complimentary acts on the big stage -- the grand environs (and central location) of Chicago's House Of Blues.One of the advantages is that...

Lotus set up shop in Chicago for a twonight Thanksgiving run. Tara Gracer was on hand for the second of two shows -- a Saturday night show which had a bit of everything in the band's bag of tricks.Setlist - Lotus, 11/28/15Chicago1: Tarot,Wax,Uffi,Destroyer,Cream on Chrome,Spiritualize >Slow Cookin' >...

Photos: Jon RosenbergerThe scene: the lights go down for the second set, after a drum-set and keyboard are inconspicuously set up stage right.With guitarist Dave Bruzza manning the kit, Greensky Bluegrass divesheadlong into the newish reggae-tinged original, "For Sure, Uh-Huh", this time with a rock-steady beat oozing from the bass drum.Dobro man Anders...

Gang of Four ConnectsWith Fans in Chicagoby Joann D. Ball | Photos: Philamonjaro StudioU.K. post-punk upstarts Gang of Four formed in Leeds, England in 1977. Original Gang member and lead guitarist Andy Gill keeps the insurgent spirit alive with a solid line-up featuring current comrades John Gaoler Sterry on vocals, bassist Thomas McNeice, and drummer Johnny...

By: Heidi Peters | Additional Reporting: Sam PetersOver twenty years into a career, Old 97s are making music with integrity rootedin great songs, masterful musicianship, engaging vocals and a broad range of styles.Introduced by WXRT's Johnny Mars, the bandoccupies a space where that station serves our market well. Where 20 years ago, they may have threatened...

Shapeshifting In Chicago - ALO @ Double Door 10/14/15By @312mrgA Wednesday morphed into a Saturday last week inChicago, with ALO playing a smoking hot, extended set at the Double Door.A week into a tour supporting Tangle of Time, their latest release, the band took their party to Bucktownwith an undeniableswagger. The band broughtpolished new tunes...

By: Philamonjaro StudioThe New Mastersounds returned to Chicago to a full house of diehard fans Saturday October 17th at Concord Music Hall.Local opening act The Heard stirred up the dance floor with their own brand ofhorns-layeredfunk to set the mood for a great night.Guitarist Eddie Roberts fondly reminisced that the band's first concert...

By: Heidi PetersA Bob Mould show is an anthropology lesson in Alternative Rock & Roll.He's the missing link -- the guy so many compelling artists point towhen asked: "Why?"Watching him perform on stage -- alone with a guitar -- at the cozy City Wineryislike seeing Junior Wells or Muddy Water playing and completely...

Chris Cornell brought his (mostly) solo and acoustic tour to Chicago on Tuesday night and crafted a setlist culled from his most well known projects: Temple Of The Dog, Soundgarden, Audioslave. He even managed to throw in a Prince cover. Here's the full stream.Download Entire Show (mp3 .zip)Here's video of "Hunger Strike". There...