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Simon Dawes Preview
Simon Dawes Metro, Chicago Tuesday, September 5, 2006 These young ‘uns sound years beyond what their ages claim.
Christina Aguilera Reviewed
Christina Aguilera Back To Basics (RCA) It would take an artist as complex as Christina Aguilera to record a double album and call it Back To Basics.
Voicst Reviewed
Voicst 11:11 (Intrigue) Taking their name from South African slang for “manic energy,” Holland’s Voicst release their Stateside debut.
Goat Reviewed
Goat Twisted Heart (Engine Room) Still early in his career, Goat, aka Anthony Rosen, is on the slow track to becoming a Bruce Cockburn.
Broadcast Reviewed
Broadcast Future Crayon (Warp) B-sides and rarities compilatiton from underrated, cinematic electronic quintet.
Liam Singer Reviewed
Liam Singer Our Secret Lies Beneath The Creek (Tell-All) While this collection would surely be more intriguing had The Creek meant the actor, Liam Singer’s post rocking of classical music will do.
The Colour Reviewed
The Colour Devil’s Got A Holda Me (Rethink) The British spelling “colour” has occupied more bandnames than merits mention, and this Los Angeles band don’t clarify the matter.
Willie Nelson & John Fogerty live!
Willie Nelson, John Fogerty Charter One Pavilion, Chicago Sunday, August 20, 2006 In the world of double bills, Willie Nelson and John Fogerty doesn’t seem like the most obvious combination, aside from each artist’s affinity for Southern traditions. In Nelson’s case, the American icon has blazed trails mostly in country and folk circles, but has […]
Bruck Cockburn preview
Bruce Cockburn Old Town School Of Folk Music Friday, August 25, 2006 Saturday, August 26, 2006 Thirty-five year vet Bruce Cockburn has rarely risen above a curiosity in the U.S. — something we wish could be said for Barenaked Ladies and Sum 41 — despite never really having a dud. If you’ve been waiting, however, […]
Over It at Logan Sq.
Over It Logan Square Auditorium, Chicago Friday, August 25, 2006 Over It are one of those bands who, if you don’t read the Warped Tour roster intently, you aren’t going to know. But years doggedly following pop punk’s trails has brought them a sizable fanbase — and now a major label deal.
Tiempo Libre at Ravinia
Tiempo Libre Ravinia Festival, Highland Park Saturday, August 26, 2006 Cuban nationals Tiempo Libre may have formed in Miami, but their extravagant timba sound is pure Land Of Endless Summer.
Jeremiah Birnbaum preview
Jeremiah Birnbaum Uncommon Ground, Chicago Saturday, August 26, 2006 New York-based singer-songwriter debuts a full band for his Chicago return.
As Tall As Lions preview
As Tall As Lions Beat Kitchen, Chicago Sunday, August 27, 2006 Long Island natives As Tall As Lions may have recorded their debut full-length with Chicago producer Sean O’Keefe, but their self-titled effort (Triple Crown) is nowhere close to Hawthorne Heights, Fall Out Boy, or Spitalfield.
BT Goes Visual At Landmark
BT Goes Visual At Landmark Electronic stud BT (Brian Transeau) has weaved an erratic path in his 12-year career, from crafting epic house music, frollicking with teen popsters *NSYNC and Britney Spears, finally landing in film scores for Monster. Now he’s making the films himself.
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