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T.I. reviewed
T.I. T.I. Vs. T.I.P. (Atlantic/Grand Hustle) 2006’s best-selling rapper revives a concept from his second album, pitting the alleged two sides of his personality against each other in an appropriately half-baked affair.
The Kingston Trio reviewed
The Kingston Trio Nick, Bob & John: The Final Concert (Collector’s Choice) This single CD captures the final concert of the second version of The Kingston Trio, one of the most successful folk groups of all time.
Crossroads Guitar Festival live!
Crossroads Guitar Festival Toyota Park, Bridgeview Saturday, July 28, 2007 Many thanks to Eric Clapton for bringing the cream of guitar superstardom to Toyota Park in Bridgeview on July 28th for his second Crossroads Guitar Festival. The 11-hour guitar marathon was held to benefit the Crossroads Center, Clapton’s drug and alcohol rehab facility in Antigua. […]
‘Once’ live!
Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova Old Town School Of Folk Music, Chicago Saturday, July 28, 2007 Sundance Film Festival smash Once won’t have the kind of money big-studio films get when the annual Oscar push commences. Yet while the movie seemed somewhat secondary as its songs were performed Saturday, promotional tours like this one won’t […]
Jimmy Eat World live!
Jimmy Eat World Park West, Chicago Wednesday, July 25, 2007 The story of a college radio favorite — much like Jimmy Eat World once were — finding success and moving beyond their former level of obscurity is hardly a new one. Which makes the story of such success’ casualties, like a lack of older material […]
Crossroads Guitar Festival Pics
Miss the weekend and want to act like you were there? Hit the festival and want to relive it? Click this link to our Flickr site to catch all the axe-grinding photos from Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival.
Tafoya’s Lost Boyzz preview
Tafoya’s Lost Boyzz Champs, Burbank Friday, August 3, 2007 Chicago, 1979. Jane Byrne was mayor, the drinking age was 19, and The Boyzz from Illinois were the shit. Chicago was a scary place and the Boyzz were even scarier. A loud, bluesy biker band from the ‘burbs who were gonna be huge. It didn’t happen. […]
The Winter Sounds preview
The Winter Sounds Ronny’s, Chicago Friday, August 3, 2007 A common and valid criticism of The Winter Sounds’ Porcelain Empire (Livewire) is that the mix has the warmth of a toilet bowl (hence the title?). Opener “Windy City Nights” is probably the cleanest cut on the album, a double-timed shot drawn from Interpol’s bag of […]
The Sippy Cups preview
The Sippy Cups Lollapalooza, Chicago Friday, August 3, 2007 Saturday, August 4, 2007 When I was a youngster I remember stretching my Walkman headphones over my sister’s swollen, pregnant stomach hoping the Megadeth (Peace Sells . . . But Who’s Buying) coming from those cans would help make my future niece a lifelong music lover.
Nile & Chthonic preview
Nile, Chthonic Pearl Room, Mokena Tuesday, August 7, 2007 Here’s the thing about Ozzfest 2007: The lineup is lame. Maybe the festival lost what credibility it had left a few years ago when Sharon Ozzbourne publicly sabotaged legends Iron Maiden during their last night on the tour, or maybe they couldn’t get many “names” this […]
Tegan & Sara preview
Tegan & Sara Lakeshore Theater, Chicago Tuesday, August 7, 2007 The angular haircuts. The high-pitched, nasal vocals and seamless harmonies. It must be twin singer-songwriting team Tegan & Sara.
Bottom Of The Hudson reviewed
Bottom Of The Hudson Fantastic Hawk (Absolutely Kosher) The long-awaited follow-up to the Holiday Machine EP finds Bottom Of The Hudson testing out this whole “band” thing.
The Ghost Is Dancing reviewed
The Ghost Is Dancing The Darkest Spark (Sonic Unyon) Exuberant indie rock, like I Am Barcelona invading Conor Oberst’s practice space with the Clap Hands kids, is what makes this ghost dance.
Ma Nugent Remembered
Ted Nugent Comes To Town For Ma At a special ceremony on August 1st at Durty Nellie’s in Palatine, Ted Nugent will appear to help commemorate his late mother, Marion “Ma” Nugent.
Cover Story: The Shins
The Shins When You Wince Upon A Star When Shins frontman James Mercer tells you he has taken up gardening, you wait for a chuckle that never comes while repressing a laugh of your own. It’s not that Mercer doesn’t have the right to garden, could be poorly equipped, or might be making a euphemism […]
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