May 6, 2015
One of the more intriguing -- and mysterious -- storylines of the Fare Thee Well Chicago Weekend involves an event known as the Acoustic Acid Test. Sometimes referred to as 50th Anniversary of the Acid Test or AT50, it certainly appears that something big is in the works, but what exactly it is takes a...
Feb 5, 2015
A massive snowstorm blanketed Chicago on Super Bowl Sunday and while high temps this Saturday may peak near 40, there should be plenty of the white stuff on hand for the 2015 edition of Snow Shoe, Old Shoe's winter festival. This year, they are moving the festivities to the beautiful Mayne Stage in Rogers Park. Frequent Shoe...
Sep 6, 2012
Today is the last day to get pre-sale tickets for the 2012 edition of Shoe Fest. The concept behind this local festival is a simple one: build the lineup like an invite to a family reunion. Bring together friends and like minded musical spirits from around the Chicago area and Midwest. These are the bands and...
Nov 14, 2011
[fblike style="standard" showfaces="false" width="450" verb="recommend" font="arial"]There are certain musical truths in this world. One of them (as this Venn Diagram explains) is that everybody loves Pink Floyd. Their fans are rabid and diverse and they've inspired musicians across a large swath of genres and backgrounds. And so, when I set...
May 12, 2011
During the Phish Jukebox Summer Tour of 1998, the "Terrapin Station" debut got all the press, demonstrably connecting Phish to the looming presence and influence of the Grateful Dead. But I argue that it was the bust-out of the Beastie Boys' "Sabotage" that got the more intense and personal reaction from fans. For many Phish fans...