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Lindsey Buckingham Live!
Lindsey Buckingham House Of Blues, Chicago Monday, April 9, 2007 There aren’t many folks in the music biz like Lindsey Buckingham. Nor are there as many as polarizing. To some, he’s a musical genius — an alchemist — who pushes the boundaries of studio technique and craft to new heights. To others, he’s a studio […]
Rocky Votolato Live!
Rocky Votolato Abbey Pub, Chicago Friday, April 6, 2007 During an ultra-abbreviated set Friday night, Rocky Votolato seemed out to prove he’s no self-destructive sally, despite what his records might say about him.
New Heathens Preview
New Heathens Silvie’s, Chicago Friday, April 13, 2007 Flatlander’s, Lincolnshire Saturday, April 14, 2007 The New Heathens might be a New York City band, but their music is a cross-country road trip.
Carrie Rodriguez Preview
Carrie Rodriguez Vic Theatre, Chicago Friday, April 13, 2007 Saturday, April 14, 2007 It’s doubtful Lucinda Williams fans will feel conned into watching the same act twice when Carrie Rodriguez opens these two shows. But to infer a lack of emulation on Rodriguez’s part would be woefully (woe!) inaccurate.
Chris Knight Preview
Chris Knight Old Town School Of Folk Music, Chicago Sunday, April 15, 2007 No, this isn’t the guy who played Peter in “The Brady Bunch.” Wrong Chris Knight.
International Pop Overthrow Preview
International Pop Overthrow Various Clubs, Chicago April 13 – 28, 2007 Entering its sixth year, International Pop Overthrow will cycle 125 power pop bands through Abbey Pub, Elbo Room, Double Door, and Wise Fools Pub in a matter of 16 days.
Klaxons Invade For Free Show
As part of the Free YR Radio campaign, designed to benefit non-commercial radio across the U.S., DGC Records spazzos/nu-ravers the Klaxons will play a free gig the evening of April 15th at the Urban Outfitters on Milwaukee.
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Soundtrack Reviewed
VARIOUS Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters Colon The Soundtrack (Williams Street) If the Aqua Teen Hunger Force movie is as funny as its accompanying soundtrack, then the folks at Adult Swim have themselves a hit.
Young Buck Reviewed
Young Buck Buck The World (G Unit/Interscope) After pre-release drama was drummed up to trumpet his return, Young Buck’s sophomore album fails to live up to its confrontational title.
Youth Group Reviewed
Youth Group Casino Twilight Dogs (Anti) It wasn’t too long ago Youth Group were unabashedly cute, younger brothers to Death Cab For Cutie, despite the transpacific gap between them. When they were touring with DCFC (and receiving stewardship from Chris Walla), it was practically overkill.
Rich Boy Reviewed
Rich Boy Rich Boy (Zone 4/Interscope) Mobile, Alabama’s Rich Boy (born Marece Richards) drops a great party debut, even if it lacks a great deal of substance.
Stephen Marley live
Stephen Marley Vic Theatre, Chicago Saturday, March 31, 2007 As Bob’s second eldest son, Stephen Marley’s talents have often floated under the radar. He has always played a supporting role for his siblings, whether it was singing background with the Melody Makers or producing and writing hit albums for Julian and Damian. But if his […]
Neko Case live
Neko Case Park West, Chicago Thursday, March 29, 2007 The scheduled reemergence of The New Pornographers this fall will effectively yank Neko Case (the solo artist) off the concert circuit for at least the next year. Yet if this, the second of three, sold-out shows at the Park West, was supposed to be some seat-of-her-pants […]
Mute Math live
Mute Math House Of Blues, Chicago Wednesday, March 28, 2007 From the first moments Mute Math meandered onto the House Of Blues stage in their designer suits — drummer Darren King duct-taping his large headphones on, lead singer Paul Meany strapping on his keytar — the nearly sold-out crowd knew they were in for a […]
Ken Andrews live
Ken Andrews Double Door, Chicago Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Towards the end of the ’90s, the onslaught of one-hit wonders was overwhelming and in-exhaustive. So it was hardly surprising very few noticed ’90s almost-weres Failure. But for those who did find out about the band, they were both rewarded and made to suffer: rewarded because […]
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