Dick Wolf! The thaw has begun, so snow is no longer a valid reason keeping you away from live music. There are lots of great shows this weekend, quite a few of them going on tonight. Decisions, Decisions. These things are never easy, so we'll help you and give our picks for top weekend shows. This time around, we talk Dick Wolf! at the Viaduct Theatre , Gang Of Four at the Metro , Bleeding Hearts Arts Fest and more. Let's get to it, shall [...]
Dastardly Three snow-after-christmas-is-always -depressing reasons to shimmy on down to the Double Doors this fine evening... 1. There's quite a little shindig going on at the Double Door tonight. Reviewsic , one of our music blogging neighbors in the digital local music community, is throwing their one year anniversary show tonight, which was programmed by our great friends at Betta Promotions. They've taken over the top and dirtroom floors of the Double Door for double the fun. But the dirtroom floor show will feature an acoustic performance Chicago's excellent indie-folk collective [...]
Three reasons to strap on your snow shoes and trek on over to the Beat Kitchen tonight... 1. Reading Dawn Landes' bio is like reading a who's who of influences. Apparently you'll find her style nestled comfortably between the grand old dames of country, the White Stripes, the Black Keys, Pavement and Cat Power. The reason her influences line up this way might be due to the fact that Dawn has resided in Branson, MO, Louisville, KT, and Brooklyn. The Brooklyn in New York even. Call her the human sponge. [...]
Yeah, you heard me. Post-apocalyptic desert parties. Ever been to one? No? Well you're missing out, man. Kidding aside, I have for you the single "Harold Moon" by Rachele Eve , which is one of those songs that just kind of grabs onto you from the get-go. That ominous, stomping verse, the crisp vocals of Rachele juxtaposed with a crunchy guitar, the fantastic solo towards the end...they're all great ingredients for a memorable song. And as I listened the first time, second, third, and so on, I kept thinking of all these comparisons to make: [...]
I think I've mentioned this before, but when I'm writing, I like to do things in threes: three songs, three examples, three whatevers (see?). I feel incomplete and vaguely dissatisfied if I don't. Hence I give you three new songs today. I wouldn't have it any other way! Rachele Eve -- "Harold Moon" mp3 off Mouth of Feathers ( buy ) This song starts off mellow but builds [...]
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