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Around Hear: September 2012
The funk-infused rock on 3 In Counting‘s full-length debut, At The Edge will likely appeal to people into the Dave Matthews Band. Singer/guitarist Mike Hayes, who writes all the group’s material, often uses a rapid-fire delivery for his evocative vocals, while Eric Csukor’s fluid keyboards work is consistently impressive. “Handshake,” is a slap at superficial […]
File: September 2012
MY FAIR FESTIVAL There’s more than corn in . . . oh wait, that’s the slogan for Indiana Beach. You’ll find plenty of maize in Champaign-Urbana, but these cities – overrun with scholars donning the ol’ orange and blue – close out the outdoor music festival season with Pygmalion. Now in its eighth year, the […]
To Chicago, with love
Your feet might not leave Chicago, but these shows will take your ears to West Africa before popping in south of the border.
My Morning Jacket & Band Of Horses live shots!
My Morning Jacket spent a lovely summer evening serenading the throngs at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park on Aug. 22. Band Of Horses warmed up the crowd. All photos by Ed Spinelli.
Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan live!
The country blowout show at First Midwest Bank Amphitheater in Tinley Park in front of a wall-to-wall crowd on Saturday night was a bit confusing.
The Dr. and the duke
August’s slow march towards completion brings with it: the Hollywood elite, pre-destined lovers, a 70s supergroup, the man behind Nora Jones, and a couple of Southside rockers.
Frightened Rabbit: ‘State Hospital’ video
Just in case you were worried that Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchinson would go off and get happy in between albums, the band’s latest song should clear away any doubts.
Pussy Riot found guilty
Three members of Russian punk group Pussy Riot are headed to the slammer after being convicted of “hooliganism motivated by religious hatred.”
Joe Cocker & Huey Lewis and the News live!
Even though Joe Cocker and Huey Lewis and the News found fame in different eras, the two acts were united by a shared love for rock ‘n’ roll, soul and bits of the blues, coupled with decades of constant radio airplay.
YES pics
Yes rocked the stage of the Akoo Theatre in Rosemont on Aug. 7. The lucky winners of our ticket giveaway experienced the prog rock veterans in the flesh, but we sent photographer John Affinito to capture the night for those who missed it.
Garbage live shots!
Once again, the fiery Shirley Mason overshadows the rest of the boys in Garbage. Or, maybe it’s just that the camera of our photographer Timothy Hiatt couldn’t help but focus on the frontwoman during the band’s reunion stop at Metro on Tuesday.
Surrender the collection
Strip Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen of his rock star accolades and his behemoth collection of guitars and band memorabilia would land him on an episode of A&E’s ‘Hoarders.”
Afghan Whigs live!
Rare is the reunited band that comes back better than ever, but The Afghan Whigs have done just that.
Jane’s Addiction photos!
Perry Farrell somehow mustered up enough energy to join his comrades in Jane’s Addiction for a sanctioned Lollapalooza after show on Aug. 4 at the Aragon Ballroom. All photos by Curt Baran.
Lollapalooza Day 1 and 2 photos
The Ozzman Cometh indeed. Black Sabbath reuniting wasn’t the only highlight of Lollapalooza 2012. Did you catch sets by Blind Pilot, Die Antwoord, Helena, Michael Kiwanuka, thenewno2, Sharon Van Etten, Bloc Party, and The Weekend? All photos are by Timothy Hiatt.
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