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Kids do Aerosmith!
Punk No Kids
This weekend, some veteran punk rockers will wrap their children in swaddling clothes
and carry them off to Riot Fest. Others, still deeply distrustful of all that blue hair and aggression, will have their kids up onstage in a grand tribute to Aerosmith.
The Little Ones review
The Little Ones
Morning Tide
(Chop Shop/Atlantic)
On a 2006 EP, Los Angeles-based quintet The Little Ones reminisced “Way back when, we were the latest around.” Through protracted label twists and turns their sell-by date drew ever near, and finally here’s the happiest of happy debuts.
Appearing: Tuesday, October 21st at Schubas in Chicago.
Hannibal Buress preview
Hannibal Buress
Morseland, Chicago
Thursday, October 2, 2008
The connection between comedy and hip-hop has grown beyond Def Comedy Jam in recent years. Like the best observational MCs, Comedy Central’s own Hannibal Buress can create thought-provoking conversations out of everyday occurrences. The difference with the Chicagoan is he can consistently make you laugh.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds live!
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Riviera, Chicago
Monday, September 29, 2008
The script goes: we see a veteran act and report back how whoever it is may have lost a step but is much more seasoned. Monday night, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds slipped out of our hold and jammed a finger in our eye as [...]
Hot Chip, Growing live!
Hot Chip, Growing
Metro, Chicago
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Who knew five pasty British guys armed with synthesizers could put on the year’s best rock show? On Sunday night, the first of a two-night Metro stand, Hot Chip egged on a libido-soaked crowd until the band’s angular, repetitive “Bendable Poseable” served to characterize the frenzied movements erupting inside [...]
My Bloody Valentine live!
My Bloody Valentine
Aragon, Chicago
Saturday, September 27, 2008
From a trio of stewards hocking free earplugs for fans filing in the Aragon to a set-closing, 20-minute cannonade of noise that kicked everyone out, there was no mistaking the intent behind My Bloody Valentine’s return. Frontman Kevin Shields, crippled by 17 years of artistic paralysis, now deals solely [...]
Stars, Bell X1 live!
Stars, Bell X1
Vic Theatre, Chicago
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
When the credits roll in the imaginary film depiction of Stars’ Wednesday night gig at The Vic, the following phrase – no flowers were hurt in the making of this film – will not flash across the screen. During the Montreal collective’s 90-minute set, dozens of scarlet roses [...]
Opeth, High On Fire live!
Opeth, High On Fire
House Of Blues, Chicago
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Before Opeth and High On Fire even rolled into town last week, their House Of Blues show became more about what wasn’t than was. This tour looked can’t miss when it was announced: progressive metal wizard Opeth with support from stoner king High On Fire and [...]
Apocalyptic Crust Fest II preview
Apocalyptic Crust Fest II
The Black Hole, Chicago
October 2-4, 2008
If we’re being honest, we know nothing about Shaman Records, didn’t realize the venue The Black Hole (3057 W. 26th) existed, and have heard of only a few of the nearly 30 bands playing there this weekend. But how can you go wrong with a concert called [...]
Robert Pollard preview
Robert Pollard
Double Door, Chicago
Monday, October 6, 2008
Oh, Bob. When people realized Guided By Voices actually was going to break up in 2004, an onrush of goodwill spilled forth that seemed to forgive the Fading Captain sloppiness and TVT years at once. After that last tour, all went back to normal and Robert Pollard resumed trolling [...]
Frontier Brothers preview
Frontier Brothers
Ronny’s, Chicago
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
If Jim Henson’s Muppets needed a house band, Austin’s The Frontier Brothers could fill in for Dr. Teeth And The Electric Mayhem Band any day. Of course, the trio might want to keep the references to drugs and women at a minimum. God forbid the kids get exposed to that [...]
Blue Mountain reviewed
Blue Mountain
Midnight In Mississippi/Omnibus
(Broadmoor)
Reunited and reconstituted with a new drummer, Blue Mountain double dips with a fresh album and a re-recorded mix of old “hits.”
Appearing: Thursday, October 9th at Schubas in Chicago.
Land Of Talk reviewed
Land Of Talk
Some Are Lakes
(Saddle Creek)
After changing some members, this Montreal-based quartet takes its foot off the pedal following a caustic debut EP — and its eyes off the road.
Appearing: Thursday, October 9th at Vic Theatre in Chicago.
Cut Copy, The Presets
Cut Copy, The Presets
Metro, Chicago
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Despite the fact The Presets weren’t so much openers for as they were co-headliners alongside Cut Copy last Wednesday night at the Metro, the group nonetheless preceded the evening’s final act. As such, there are customary roles to be acted out during the build into the bill’s closing [...]
Neko Case live!
Neko Case
Hideout, Chicago
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Neko Case triumphantly closed the Hideout Block Party’s Saturday lineup, returning to the watering hole that not only employed her behind the bar, but also helped propel her musical career.
