Blog: Idolator

Earlier this week, the Chicago Tribune 's Greg Kot asked a few Chicago-area musicians about how they were fighting through the tough economy. Some formed cover bands (Led Zeppelin 2... ha!) and went out with stripped-down outfits on the road. Part of me is a little "yeah, duh" about musicians having second jobs, and in the story, Katie Tuten, co-owner of Chicago club the Hideout, notes: "People who play music are better able to handle whatever the economy throws at them because they're always on a tight budget." That is very true. We [...]