Archive for January, 2022
Media: February 2022 ⢠“Call it a Comeback”
For many years Nick Digilio held down the overnight fort at WGN Radio (720 AM). In that slot, he developed an enthusiastic following. He thinks the daypart itself was part of the reason for that. âA lot of people who listened were at work,â Nick says, âand if youâre working overnights, youâre probably doing […]
Cover Story: Sarah Shook an the Disarmers ⢠” The Four Agreements”
Collectively, itâs relatively easy to look at the last couple of soul-trying pandemic years â wherein one entire political party in America continues to deny not only the science of climate change but the enactment of any constructive legislation that could thwart it or at least slow it down â and say that we, humanity, […]
Stage Buzz: Enuff Z’Nuff with Firehouse at The Arcada Theatre ⢠St. Charles
Enuff Z’Nuff with Firehouse Arcada Theatre Saturday, February 5 St. Charles, IL Thereâs nothing like a hometown show… and a two-for-one to boot. Chicagoâs power-pop rockers Enuff ZâNuff will be playing back-to-back nights at LiveWire Lounge in Chicago on Friday, Feb. 4, and the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles the following night (February 5) with […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz January 25-February 1 ⢠The Smile (Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood), Built To Spill, Geoff Tate, MUNA, Courtney Barnett
Aurora presents âA Touch of the Divine: the Digital Experience,â which is described as âa conceptual digital masterpiece of The Gods We Can Touchâ the new album from Aurora. The livestreams airs Tuesday, January 25 at 8 PM. Find tickets here. Join Switchfoot for their âTrio Daysâ livestream this Tuesday, January 25 at 7 […]
IE Rewind: Remembering Lin Brehmer: Media – September 2018
WXRT morning man Lin Brehmer is more than just a friendly voice on 93.1 FM every day, he is your âbest friend in the whole world,â a moniker he has used now for several years. âBut I usually say it in a pathetic âwhy donât I have any friends at allâ whine,â he points out. […]
Photo Gallery: Kacey Musgraves with King Princess and MUNA ⢠United Center, Chicago
Kacey Musgraves United Center Chicago, IL January 20, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Kacey Musgravesâ âStar-Crossed: Unveiledâ tour has officially put rubber on the pavement. The 15-date sojourn landed at Chicagoâs United Center on Thursday night, replete with gorgeous set pieces, a crackling band, and a clip filled with rounds of break-up songs. […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz ⢠January 19 – January 23 ⢠Lion Trod, The Vegabonds, Magic City Hippies, IMAX Virtual Modular, Melissa Etheridge
English psychedelic  singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcockâs performs another virtual concert this Wednesday, January 19 at 8 PM. Buy tickets here. Join Aolife OâDonovan for a first listen of her third album, Age of Apathy, followed by a live Q+A on Thursday, January 20th at 7 PM. Tickets on sale now. Spend your Friday night hanging out […]
Spins: Robbie Williams ⢠Iâve Been Expecting You
Robbie Williams Iâve Been Expecting You LP reissue (Island/UMC) Transcending boy band roots and released at the height of Britpop, erstwhile Take That vocalist Robbie Williamsâ Iâve Been Expecting You has aged considerably well. Although Williams never quite became the household name in North America that many expected, the singer made a strong showing while […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz ⢠January 11 – January 15 ⢠The Radiators Reunion Shows, The Last Internationale, Kaleo Wassmann, Killswitch Engage
The Last Internationale will premiere the new video for â1984â followed by a live Q+A and acoustic performance. Watch the premiere on Tuesday, January 11 at 2 PM. Find tickets here. Legendary psychedelic singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcockâs virtual concert is back – coming back this Wednesday, January 12 at 8 PM. Buy tickets here. City […]
Spins: The Beach Boys ⢠Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surfâs Up Sessions 1969-1971
The Beach Boys Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surfâs Up Sessions 1969-1971 (UMe/Capitol) Sunflower and Surfâs Up were the Beach Boysâ 16th and 17th studio albums, released on August 30 of 1970 and 1971, respectively. Sunflower was the Beach Boysâ first album for Reprise Records after the band left Capitol Records ensconced as the most […]
Spins: Daryl Hall and John Oates ⢠Live at the Troubadour
Daryl Hall and John Oates Live at the Troubadour LP (BMG) This 3xLP set marks the vinyl debut of the top-selling pop duoâs 2008 performance at Los Angelesâ famed nightclub. In the pairâs first performance at The Troubadour in 35 years, Daryl Hall and John Oates take a special trip back to 1973 by […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz ⢠January 4 – January 10 ⢠All-Star Bowie Celebration, BĂŠla Fleck
Umphreyâs McGeeâs Jake Cinninger kicks off the new year with a virtual concert on Tuesday, January 4 at 7 PM. Tickets on sale here. A Celebration of Justin Townes Earle takes place on January 4 with Steve Earle & The Dukes and friends, live from the Ryman in Nashville. Tickets are $20, and you can […]
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