Family Groove Company Stories

Boukas & Lambert Martyr's Residency: Audio & Video from 1/5/11

Here's a taste of what to expect at the "First Thursday" residency from Jim Boukas and Eric Lambert.These shows run from 6-8 on the first thursday of every month and the cover is only $5 (you can also grab a coupon to catch a set of Phish tunes for free at Lilly's later that night)....

Stream, Download: Vasconstrictor's Phish Thursday @ Lilly's, Chicago, IL 1/19/12

Listen to the debut The Vasoconstrictors' new line up at Lilly's. This linueup featuresJoe Re of The Coop,Janis Wallin and Mattias Blanck of Family Groove Company, Robin Eatman, and Jim Boukas.Download entire set (mp3 .zip) 

An Embarrassment Of Riches: Thanksgiving Weekend In Chicago

Months ago, I was pumped about the announcement of two night Umphrey's McGee run in Chicago over Thanksgiving weekend. Little did I know at the time, but by the time this extended weekend would arrive, that party would start in Chicago well before UM takes the stage, and continue all the way through to Thanksgiving...

The Barn's Shoe Fest Preview And Conversation With Old Shoe's Matt Robinson

When details started to emerge about Shoe Fest, the first year festival taking place at Stonehouse Park in Earlville, IL on September 9th - 11th, I almost had to pinch myself.There is no denying the overwhelming amount of musical talent in and around Chicago, and the quality festivals taking place all around the region...

Phish @ UIC Pavillion: A Chicago Visitors Guide -- Pre-show and After-show Fun

Getting ThereYour easiest and safest route is public transportation. The Blue Line (Racine Stop) is about a half a block from the venue's front door. The main buses are the 60, 7, 120 and the 8 that will get you in the general area of the UIC Pavilion.There is paid parking in a covered lot adjacent to the...