Review: The Foons Make a Splash at The Empty Bottle
This last Thursday I had the pleasure of seeing The Foons at The Empty Bottle, and for a relatively new band they really knocked it out the park. They hail […]
I Want Nothing (no quid pro quo) Is the Anthem We Needed
Despite claims from administration loyalists that Congressional impeachment hearings are either “too boring” or “too complicated” for mere peasants to understand, much of America has been glued to the saga, […]
Preview: Sloan—One Of The Greatest Rock Bands In The World, Tonight!
Sloan is coming through Chicago to play Bottom Lounge tonight. I’ve put together this point-by-point presentation to pique your interest and then convince you to attend this evening’s concert. Sloan […]
Review: Nellie McKay Saved a Late Start Show with a Mostly Requests Set
Nellie McKay is a true treasure. Seriously folks, ever since I stumbled upon her album way back in 2004 in a music thread on an old comic book forum (jinxworld […]
Last Minute Plans: Jonny Polonsky Plays Hi My Name Is Jonny At GMan Tavern Tonight
Jonny Polonsky hasn’t put out that many albums since his debut Hi My Name Is Jonny in 1996, but he’s still been pretty busy during that whole period of time. […]
The Lyric’s Don Giovanni Turns the Table on Opera’s Most Infamous Sex Abuser
It may seem odd that Don Giovanni, the opera premiered by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1787, has taken on new social relevance more than 230 years later. But the recently […]
Review: Indie Queen Angel Olsen Reigns at Riviera
Angel Olsen may have been fighting a cold during her show last night at the Riviera, but that didn’t stop her inner queen from shining through. “I have a case […]
Review: A Night of Excellent Psychedelic Trips with Crumb
There are few bands as alluring as Crumb. Their mixing of elements from jazz, psychedelia and indie pop into a hazy package has garnered them a pretty substantial following. After […]
Review: Rudolf Buchbinder Continued the Beethoven Celebration at Symphony Center
In the 2019-2020 season, Symphony Center Presents is marking Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday with, among things, performances of all 32 of that composer’s piano sonatas. That cycle continued on […]
Elk Walking’s Warm and Inviting Sound Returns with “Over the Hills”
If you aren’t familiar with Chicago Elk Walking, then now is the perfect time get acquainted with them. The band began their musical journey as the acoustic duo of Savanna […]
Review: Masks, Wigs and 1960s Costumes: It’s Not Halloween, It’s Jonathan Bree
It’s a treat when you connect with two opening acts but quite rare for both to give you chills. It says a lot that they left a mark at all […]
Review: Matt & Kim Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Their Debut Album with a Grand Party
It’s been ten years since Matt & Kim’s wonderful debut album Grand was released and the songs on that record sound as fun and as fresh as ever. It makes […]