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Music Nation Video Contestant — In Person Music Nation is an online music-video contest for independent artists, and they’re reaching out to you by sponsoring a Thursday-night showcase at Schubas with The Silent Years. Come for the free Pabst Blue Ribbon (from 9 to 10 p.m.), stay for the chance to do something with your […]
Secretary Bird reviewed
Secretary Bird Secretary Bird (In De Goot) Friends Of Dean Martinez guitarist Mike Semple takes flight on this early-shoegaze/shimmering alt-country pop album.
The Earlies reviewed
The Earlies The Enemy Chorus (Secretly Canadian) Released nearly two-months ago, The Earlies’ second album is every bit as challenging as the day we cracked the cellophane wrap, a spinning mass of amebic prog and virtual CS&N harmonies.
Cyann & Ben reviewed
Cyann & Ben Sweet Beliefs (Ever) Originating from the same eastern French town that spawned poet Arthur Rimbaud, Cyann & Ben make a rattle all their own.
Stemage reviewed
Stemage Strati (Silent Uproar) There are almost an obnoxious number of one-man artists hiding behind bandnames (Nine Inch Nails, Sparklehorse foremost), though the disciplined, Helmet-like tones of Stemage are a new angle.
Justin Timberlake Live!
Justin Timberlake Allstate Arena, Rosemont Monday, March 12, 2007 As Justin Timberlake’s tour supporting his latest effort, Futuresex/Lovesounds, rolled into beautiful downtown Rosemont Monday night, the whole experience could be summed up in one word: perfunctory.
Scissor Sisters Live!
Scissor Sisters Riviera, Chicago Friday, March 9, 2007 “Don’t Feel Like Dancin’” has become an anthem for Scissor Sister fans, although it was frustratingly taken to heart by the band, too, during Friday’s performance. For awhile the lethargic gig didn’t feel like it would ever get off the ground, and when it did, only did […]
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club Live!
Slim Cessna’s Auto Club Abbey Pub, Chicago Saturday, March 11, 2007 Slim Cessna’s Auto Club might be powered by God. On the other hand, they very well could be possessed by the Devil. More than likely, both have a stake in this band’s souls.
Siderunners Preview
Siderunners Hideout, Chicago Friday, March 16, 2007 Never had the opportunity to see the Siderunners? Clear you calendar for Friday night because it will be one of your last chances — for awhile at least — to see the band in their hometown.
Harry Connick Jr. Preview
Harry Connick Jr. Chicago Theatre, Chicago Thursday, March 15, 2007 Friday, March 16, 2007 If you’ve been waiting, breath bated, to invoke the phrase “Go piss yourself,” now just might be your chance: Harry Connick Jr. sounds pretty convincing on his tribute to New Orleans****.
BARR Preview
BARR Beat Kitchen, Chicago Saturday, March 17, 2007 Do NOT go see BARR on St. Patrick’s Day if you’ve been drinking. Repeat: Do NOT.
Baby Teeth Preview
Baby Teeth Schubas, Chicago Saturday, March 17, 2007 The news leading up to Baby Teeth’s release of their new album, The Simp (Lujo), on March 13th was that songwriter Abraham Levitan was now recording under his real name. Formerly, he preferred the monicker Pearly Sweets, which he apparently thought sounded more “New Orleans.”
Arab Strap Reviewed
Arab Strap Ten Years Of Tears (Chemikal Underground) Rubbishing a farewell tour and album, Arab Strap’s final contribution is a hodgepodge of live tracks, B-sides, and what not, the sort of thing most bands pass off when they don’t know what to do next.
Police Search For Local Guitarist
Rabble Rousers Guitarist Missing Local musician John M. Spira disappeared on February 23rd, last seen at the business he co-owns, Universal Cable Construction in West Chicago. Spira, of St. Charles, is a guitarist for blues band Rabble Rousers and has practically vanished: No signs of disturbance were seen at his office, nor have his automobiles, […]
Goo Goo Dolls live
Goo Goo Dolls, Augustana Friday, March 2, 2007 NIU Convocation Center, DeKalb Fortunately for Goo Goo Dolls, most Chicagoans are tough when it comes to winter weather. Friday night’s blizzard-like conditions didn’t keep the fans away as they nearly packed the Convocation Center (barely big enough to be called a true “arena”) on the campus […]
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