Feb 12, 2018
By: John 'Nunu' ZomotCity Winery has seen its share of big stars playing its small stage -- almost such that it has become their trademark.But when David Crosby touched down for a performance this past fall, that point was really driven home.Everything about the man is not just huge, it's superstar huge. ...
Oct 23, 2017
The music scene in Chicago never slows down, and were here to keep you on track. Here is a list of Tomorrows Verses favorite shows in town this week.Hiss Golden Messenger @ Lincoln Hall 10/24Hiss Golden Messenger has become a staple in the Americana scene and remains one of the most underrated acts around. Led...
Aug 18, 2014
Photos: Michael KaizWhen a pair of David Crosby shows scheduled for this past February at City Winery were postponed for "unforeseen circumstances", you'd be forgiven if you happened to swallow hard and try not to think of the worst. Indeed, those circumstance turned out to be a heart operation... another trial in what has amounted...
Jan 29, 2013
I recently finished Neil Young's autobiography Waging Heavy Peace -- and while I'll save all my thoughts on that tome for another post, one of the things that did stand out was how much he values the friendships in his life, whether they be musical, business or otherwise. At around the same time, I came...
Apr 25, 2012
Thursday, April 26th, tickets go on sale for the Summer 2012 season of Ravinia Festival in Highland Park. Programmers there are usually pretty good about sprinkling in a handful of pop and rock shows to the classical heavy lineup and this year is no exception. No, it's not the best place for sitelines (unless you have...
Jul 29, 2011
Lots of Chicago related links this week:A Chicago musician writes and records his way around all 50 states and returns homeChicago based The AV Club covers the use of Chicago landmark Marina Towers for Chicago band Wilco's cover art for the Yankee Hotel Foxtrot albumFriends of The Barn and Chicago blues-rock staples have a new...
May 27, 2011
Happy Birthday Bob! We learn more about you every day.Awesome! Cover Me Songs finds a cover of every Dylan song he's ever written.I am above average. I bet you are, too.Mega-tickets are exactly as their name implies.Furthur, Live at Your House June 7thRumor: Paul McCartney at Wrigley this summerVideo Time!Have...