Solange Shares her Artistic Visions at the MCA, 9/13
Seeing Solange Knowles speak, I knew, would be a dream come true. With insightful questions posed by writer and essayist Britt Julious, Solange’s talk at the Museum of Contemporary Art on […]
The 312 Block Party 2017 Is Almost Here!
This weekend marks the official start of fall, but luckily the weather is set to be summery and the 312 Block Party will be in full swing! This Friday and […]
Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers Play a Crowdpleaser at the Vic
Conor Oberst was everyone’s favorite sad boy in high school. High school ended (praise Jesus!), but Conor Oberst has not stopped making music. He played a packed show at the […]
Jay Som, Stef Chura and Soccer Mommy at Subterannean: A Lineup Model We Need More Of
A cloaked figure heads down a spiral staircase and stands in front of a rotund chandelier. Three men surround the figure. And they all play some rock music. This was […]
Ben Sollee and Kentucky Native Bring Bluegrass Thrills to Schubas
Cellist Ben Sollee and his band Kentucky Native performed what felt like a love letter to the state of Kentucky on Tuesday (9/12) at Schuba’s. They played songs from their […]
Riot Fest 2017: Day Three in Review
[soliloquy id=”18425″] A woman had three rules scribbled on the back of her black denim vest: Eat pussy. Chug whiskey. Hail Satan. And after suffering two scorchers, the gods […]
Riot Fest 2017: Day Two in Review
[soliloquy id=”18383″] Another day, the same heat. Here’s a look at some of Saturday’s performances. Peaches Views from the front row: A medium-sized inflatable pink penis was definitely blocking […]
Riot Fest 2017: Day One in Review
[soliloquy id=”18308″] The 88-degree weather in September caused a frenzy with fashion choices on the first day of Riot Fest in Chicago. While some opted to pair too-short shorts […]
TCR Mixtape No. 32: Starcatcher
Here at Third Coast Review, we value unique ideas by Chicagoans that aim to make this world a better and more unique place. This week’s TCR Mixtape comes to us […]
GWARrior Pustulus Maximus Testifies Before Riot Fest 2017
Intergalactic shredder Pustulus Maximus is the avatar of Brent Purgason, GWAR’s lead guitarist and backing vocalist since 2012. GWAR will maraud Chicago’s Riot Fest on Sunday, September 17, from 7:15-8 […]
Joe Purdy Spins Stories at City Winery on 9/8
I admit, I first heard a Joe Purdy song, “I Love The Rain The Most,” on “Grey’s Anatomy”—12 years ago. It gutted me to the core the moment I listened […]
Kevin Morby Sells Out Lincoln Hall
“The world can be shitty,” Kevin Morby said while donning a guitar, “but it’s amazing we can all be in the same room and make a wonderful night together.” Indeed, […]