Review: Freddie Gibbs Celebrates a Decade of Piñata at the Salt Shed
It doesn’t seem like 10 years since Madlib and Freddie Gibbs collaborated on Piñata, but given this short tour and that pesky thing called reality, it’s true. Madlib has a […]
Review: Tour De Friends Part Deux Parties at Salt Shed with Atmosphere, NOFUN! and HEBL
Last Friday The Salt Shed campus was abuzz with all the goings on. The new Goose Island Brewpub was open and had a line out the door that was only […]
Review: A Perfect Evening at the Salt Shed with Waxahatchee and Good Morning
Sometimes you need the right balance of calm and invigorating music to make your weekend settle just right. This past weekend the Salt Shed was home to an evening full […]
Review: alt-J Immersed the Salt Shed With An Awesome Wave
It’s hard to believe that it’s been just over ten years since alt J (Δ) released their debut album An Awesome Wave. The album has surely stood the test of […]
Review: Tove Lo’s Long Awaited Set at the Salt Shed Was Worth the Wait
Swedish pop icon Tove Lo was set to play the Salt Shed’s indoor debut back in February but unfortunately had to postpone due to illness. The much anticipated evening finally […]
Review: Hazy Soundscapes Make for a Dreamy Night at Salt Shed
Nothing says Fall like dusting off your tallest pair of Doc Martens and pulling out your favorite all black outfit for a Cigarettes After Sex show. El Paso, Texas dream […]
Review: Pixies, Modest Mouse, and Cat Power Dazzle Beneath a Blue Moon
Year two of the Salt Shed putting on shows has been a doozy. Honestly, they certainly have not needed to go this hard for this long. Every show brings something […]
Review: Charly Bliss Brings the Heat to Beach Bunny’s Perfect Pool Party
It was a hot one outside the Shed last Thursday in Chicago; a whopping high of just barely 100 degrees and a heat index topping out at 114. Despite the […]
Review: Le Tigre and Man on Man Throw a Much Needed Party at The Salt Shed
It may have only been three months ago that Kathleen Hanna was in town at the Salt Shed completely blowing everyone away with Bikini Kill, but those three months felt […]
Review: Japanese Breakfast Returns to Chicago with One More Celebration of Jubilee
This is now the third year in a row that indie-pop band Japanese Breakfast graces Chicago with their invigorating live sets, and this past Sunday’s show was more than special. […]
Review: Jenny Lewis Brings a Whole Lot of Joy’All to the Salt Shed
Coming off the heels of her latest album Joy’All and a set at Summerfest, Jenny Lewis was more than prepared to impress at the Salt Shed. Despite that aforementioned festival […]
Review: Muna and Nova Twins Get All the Love From a Sold-Out Salt Shed Crowd
Right from the get-go, you can tell Muna loves their fans as much their fans love them. The band made up of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson has […]