Music, Reviews, Venues

David Hidalgo and Marc Ribot’s Intimate Show at Old Town School of Folk

Midway through their show at Old Town School of Folk, Marc Ribot turned to the audience, gestured to David Hidalgo, and said, “If it seems like we’re just two guys […]

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Folk and Bluegrass, Music, Reviews, Venues

I’m With Her Put on a Joyful Show at Thalia Hall

It seems that in each generation of bluegrass, there comes a new reigning trio of powerful women. Like Dolly, Linda, and Emmylou before them, Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz, and Sara […]

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Music, Reviews

Big Thief’s Emotionally Charged Performance at Millennium Park w/ Overcoats

Brooklyn band Big Thief have had a recent upsurge of popularity. Their recently released album Capacity has been met with critical acclaim, and it’s no wonder; the album is flooring. It’s one of […]

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Music, Reviews, Venues

Emo-light Pet Symmetry Kicks Off Album Release Tour with Ratboys at Schuba’s

Ratboys, Chicgao

Emo music is alive in Chicago. Pet Symmetry, a pop-punk, alt rock, self described “emo” band released their second full-length album Vision at Schubas on Friday, May 27th. Kicking off […]

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Music, Reviews

Richard Thompson Takes Old Town School of Folk with British Bravado and Old-Man-Leather Sex Appeal

Richard Thompson acoustic

Richard Thompson started playing music professionally in 1967 with Fairport Convention. He was 18. Fifty years of performing, touring, and recording 40+ albums should leave a musician spent. Rather than […]

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Music, Previews

Old Town School of Folk Music Hosts 60th Anniversary Party with Free Classes

Everyone’s favorite Chicago music school is turning 60 this year! The Old Town School of Folk Music opened in 1957, and now sixty years later it operates three concert venues […]

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