Archive for April, 2007
Andrew Bird previewed
Andrew Bird Riviera, Chicago Friday, April 20, 2007 Local boy Andrew Bird is going green on his latest tour, which brings him to Chicago for the Green Apple Music & Arts Festival. The Earth Day celebration spans three cities, including New York and San Francisco, and takes place in more than 60 venues. In addition, […]
Brother Ali preview
Brother Ali Subterranean, Chicago Saturday, April 21, 2007 On “Ear To Ear” Brother Ali insists he’s happy . . . finally. The messy divorce and ensueing custody battle for his young son are finally behind the 27-year old, he’s shopping for furniture at Ikea instead of Goodwill, and he’s even found love in the arms […]
Bright Eyes Preview
Bright Eyes Riviera, Chicago Monday, April 23, 2007 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Because he began making music at such a young age, Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst is going to be dogged by the wünderkind tag for some time still. Helping his cause, however, this spring’s Cassadaga (Saddle Creek) finally shows the artist not trying to […]
Pam Tillis reviewed
Pam Tillis Rhinestoned (Stellar Cat) Though she resided in the country Top 20 with relative frequency during the ’90s, Pam Tillis has slowly backed out of the lite rock game and concentrated on her (and some would say her father’s) roots.
Updated: Rage Reunion Saturday!
Tom Morello & Zack De La Rocha Meet In Chicago Time and location have changed. Read on. Drop those Coachella plans! Libertyville-raised guitar virtuoso/former member of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave Tom Morello is now The Nightwatchman and will be in Chicago Saturday, April 14th on the “Tell The Truth” tour.
Son Volt, Jason Isbell Live!
Son Volt, Jason Isbell Vic Theatre, Chicago Tuesday, April 10, 2007 Jay Farrar, despite the country overtones on nearly everything he has recorded, gives the impression he’s all business. After Son Volt went on “hiatus” around 1999, he pursued his own goals as a solo artist, teeming with outside-the-box ideas. Bored, he reformed Son Volt […]
Lindsey Buckingham Live!
Lindsey Buckingham House Of Blues, Chicago Monday, April 9, 2007 There aren’t many folks in the music biz like Lindsey Buckingham. Nor are there as many as polarizing. To some, he’s a musical genius — an alchemist — who pushes the boundaries of studio technique and craft to new heights. To others, he’s a studio […]
Rocky Votolato Live!
Rocky Votolato Abbey Pub, Chicago Friday, April 6, 2007 During an ultra-abbreviated set Friday night, Rocky Votolato seemed out to prove he’s no self-destructive sally, despite what his records might say about him.
New Heathens Preview
New Heathens Silvie’s, Chicago Friday, April 13, 2007 Flatlander’s, Lincolnshire Saturday, April 14, 2007 The New Heathens might be a New York City band, but their music is a cross-country road trip.
Carrie Rodriguez Preview
Carrie Rodriguez Vic Theatre, Chicago Friday, April 13, 2007 Saturday, April 14, 2007 It’s doubtful Lucinda Williams fans will feel conned into watching the same act twice when Carrie Rodriguez opens these two shows. But to infer a lack of emulation on Rodriguez’s part would be woefully (woe!) inaccurate.
Chris Knight Preview
Chris Knight Old Town School Of Folk Music, Chicago Sunday, April 15, 2007 No, this isn’t the guy who played Peter in “The Brady Bunch.” Wrong Chris Knight.
International Pop Overthrow Preview
International Pop Overthrow Various Clubs, Chicago April 13 – 28, 2007 Entering its sixth year, International Pop Overthrow will cycle 125 power pop bands through Abbey Pub, Elbo Room, Double Door, and Wise Fools Pub in a matter of 16 days.
Klaxons Invade For Free Show
As part of the Free YR Radio campaign, designed to benefit non-commercial radio across the U.S., DGC Records spazzos/nu-ravers the Klaxons will play a free gig the evening of April 15th at the Urban Outfitters on Milwaukee.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Soundtrack Reviewed
VARIOUS Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters Colon The Soundtrack (Williams Street) If the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie is as funny as its accompanying soundtrack, then the folks at Adult Swim have themselves a hit.
Young Buck Reviewed
Young Buck Buck The World (G Unit/Interscope) After pre-release drama was drummed up to trumpet his return, Young Buck’s sophomore album fails to live up to its confrontational title.
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