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Cover story: Mudvayne

Cover story: Mudvayne

| October 31, 2008 | 0 Comments

Mudvayne Two Is Better Than One Though Mudvayne’s new album, The New Game, comes out November 18th, it actually could have been in fans’ hands last November 18th. See, a funny thing happened when vocalist Chad Gray, guitarist Greg Tribbett, bassist Ryan Martinie, and drummer Matt McDonough finished recording the album (with producer Dave Fortman) […]

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Blitzen Trapper interview

Blitzen Trapper interview

| October 31, 2008 | 0 Comments

Blitzen Trapper Werewolves Of Portland The Internet has cost musicians the ability to surprise. As soon as they record and upload anything worth hearing, their work goes viral. So by the time there’s an album’s worth of songs, the public has nothing but backlash. Not only have we stripped them of the power to change […]

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The Chicago Promoter’s Ordinance

The Chicago Promoter’s Ordinance

| October 31, 2008 | 0 Comments

Pay To Play? The Chicago Promoter’s Ordinance In Progress No matter what side of the music industry one comes from (promoter, artist, record label, press, or fan), chances are rumblings of the “Event Promoter’s Ordinance” have trickled into conversation. Ever since pyrotechnics started by hair metal mavens Great White killed 100 at a Rhode Island […]

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Tom Lanham’s Panic Attack

Tom Lanham’s Panic Attack

| October 31, 2008 | 5 Comments

Tom Lanham’s Panic Attack By Tom Lanham It was one of those rare, what-the-fuck moments where you stumble upon something so incredibly odd, so completely unexpected and incongruous, that it simply stops you dead in your dumfounded tracks. And it’s a story that simply gets stranger with each retelling.

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File: November 2008

File: November 2008

| October 31, 2008 | 0 Comments

Illinois Entertainer Endorses . . . Barack Obama seems the obvious choice, right? He’s not only a political son of our great state, but also a proud Hyde Parker. He’s not 200-years old, doesn’t have a state-trooper-firin’, book-bannin’, moose-shootin’, embarrassingly unqualified VP candidate, and he speaks so well and confidently, we want him to read […]

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Hello, My Name Is David

Hello, My Name Is David

| October 31, 2008 | 0 Comments

Hello, My Name Is David Q&A With David Grisman IE: Is there still passionate debate about what does and doesn’t constitute bluegrass? David Grisman: I imagine so, in some circles at least.

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DVD Zone: November 2008 – Indy Rocks!

DVD Zone: November 2008 – Indy Rocks!

| October 31, 2008 | 0 Comments

Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull Paramount When you’re dealing with one of the most successful franchises in film history, it’s awfully hard to resist the lure of “just one more.” Producer George Lucas, director Steven Spielberg, and Indy himself Harrison Ford all gave in to temptation and dug out the whip […]

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Local Studio Happenings

Local Studio Happenings

| October 31, 2008 | 0 Comments

Pete Berwick started his new, 18-song album at SKYE BLUE STUDIOS in Villa Park. Berwick is recording his third album with his most recent band, The Renegades (guitarist Rick Devries, bassist Nick Verbik, and drummer Rob Surey), and co-producer Jason Botka. It should be out in early ’09.

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Reviewapalooza

Reviewapalooza

| October 31, 2008 | 0 Comments

Many CDs have been unreviewed during the past few months as I have focused more on the news side of the business. In a slight change of format, I will devote this entire column to playing catch up with pithy reviews of CDs from legends and newcomers alike, covering the gamut of traditional blues to […]

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Public Acess Under Siege

Public Acess Under Siege

| October 31, 2008 | 0 Comments

AT&T hypes its new U-verse digital TV system as “advanced TV that brings consumers a revolutionary new ent-ertainment experience that’s cooler than cable.” U-verse boasts something like 900 channels (including more than 41 in high definition) and a DVR that can record four shows at once. But activists say it doesn’t give consumers easy access […]

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Toasty!

Toasty!

| October 31, 2008 | 0 Comments

HOTTIE AMPLIFIERS 2009 Hottie Custom Made from the body of a vintage General Electric toaster (you heard right), Hottie Amplifiers has introduced an updated version of its original Hottie Amp with the 2009 Hottie Custom.

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Home Of The Free?

Home Of The Free?

| October 31, 2008 | 0 Comments

Bible Of The Devil’s new album (out this month) is called Freedom Metal. Initially this isn’t that eyebrow raising, certainly not controversial, but the Chicago band, which tours Europe yearly, is prepared for a backlash nonetheless. Fuck. Remember “freedom fries”?

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Local CD Reviews

Local CD Reviews

| October 31, 2008 | 0 Comments

“Around Hear” is a monthly feature where a stable of IE writers review albums sent to us by local musicians. If you are interested in having your CD (must have a minimum of three songs) reviewed and are Illinois-based, mail it and any other media materials to 657 A W. Lake St., Chicago IL, 60661. […]

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TV On The Radio live!

TV On The Radio live!

| October 29, 2008 | 0 Comments

TV On The Radio Riviera, Chicago Wednesday, October 22, 2008 Shortly before the end of TV On The Radio’s Wednesday-night stint, the group’s show became too expansive to merely be contained on the Riviera’s stage. For “Let The Devil In,” the band was joined by a slew of accompanying musicians, including percussionists wielding maracas, extra […]

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King Khan & The BBQ Show preview

King Khan & The BBQ Show preview

| October 29, 2008 | 0 Comments

King Khan & The BBQ Show Bottom Lounge, Chicago Friday, October 31, 2008 Who knows why it happens, but every few years a simple garage rock band captures the (indie) zeitgeist, begging us not to retreat to our flaccid existences.

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