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Studiophile: August 2010
At Linder Avenue Recording in Roselle, producer/engineer Travis Brown blocked out dates with his project Saline to record material for their debut . . . Drummer Hannah Ford laid new tracks for the Bellevue Suite (above) single “Just Love” to be re-released later this summer; Dom Palmisano engineered.
It only happens 7 times a year
Folks don’t love the number 31 enough. Especially as a date. It’s the only day of the month where you know the next day is a new month. And if it’s a Saturday, like this month? That means next month has a Friday the 13th! Woo-hoo!
July Buh-bye
Biblical storms, record heat, itchy shirt tags, and the nagging suspicion we forgot something — we’ve made it through July, Chicago. Together we can do anything. Together we can prevent forest fires. Here’s what’s left on Friday.
Natalie Merchant live!
Chicago Theatre, Chicago Thursday, July 22, 2010 After Natalie Merchant spent 2003 sifting through the vintage and contemporary folk vaults for The House Carpenter’s Daughter, it was apparent she was steering toward a more organic route than the jangle rock of 10,000 Maniacs and her blissful solo beginnings. Seven years later, she ups the random […]
Lilith Fair live!
First Midwest, Tinley Park Saturday, July17, 2010 Sarah McLachlan’s 2010 version of Lilith Fair arrived in Chicago carrying some heavy baggage, having already canceled over a dozen of the 35 showcases scheduled for other cities. A few days before the tour hit the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in suburban Tinley Park, it was announced that […]
Sting live!
Ravinia, Highland Park Sunday, July 18, 2010 Ever since Sting first left The Police in 1985, his career’s taken several unexpected twists, many of which have soared and a handful that have sunk. No matter the public’s reception level, the singer’s certainly been unpredictable, from his early jazz origins to a more straightforward pop/rock flavoring […]
Win tickets for Double Door Friday!
We know, you’re thinking, “Can you give us a break with the shows already? I have family, a dog that hasn’t been fed, and if I don’t change these underwear soon I might absolutely yell, I might!”
Up off the mat!
Week Of July 20, 2010 Just as the Pitchfork weekend gets over, the summer’s just heating up! (Bang! Pop! Kerblooie!) We have a whole feast of shows that’ll make you sweat! Sweat! Sweat!
More pics!
@illinoisentertainerphoto.com we have new pics of Steve Winwood & Santana, Rush, Silversun Pickups, & Crossroads Guitar Fest!
JSBX avalanche!
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Reissues (Majordomo) Prior to the band’s comeback at Pitchfork fest this weekend, Majordomo/Shout Factory dropped a load of JSBX tracks in our laps and ran.
Pitchfork Fest Preview
Before you head down to Union Park, don’t forget the pre-party on Thursday night at Bottom Lounge with Neon Indian, Dam-Funk, and El-P, where tricked-out Toyotas rule and you can win a Prius! (Plus pick up your tickets early). Also, check out Pitchfork editor Tyler Grisham’s festival mix. And now for some chats with the […]
James Taylor & Carole King return!
United Center, Chicago Friday, July 9, 2010 Time-tested classic songs performed by musicians entertain. These same songs, sung by the writers send their message. So, when James Taylor and Carole King cha-cha’d by the United Center Friday night — the second local performance in their Troubadour Reunion Tour — one had to figure there were […]
Hot enough for ya?
Today’s Stage Buzz post title comes to you from Gary Larson — may he’ll someday reconsider.
Liz Phair’s response
Last week, LizPhair.com supplied a download link for Funstyle, 11 experimental songs for $5.99. It quickly scored reviews as one of the worst sets ever. Now, Phair has a note on her Web site commenting on it.
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