Category Archives: Show Review

Caveman, Computer Magic @ Schubas (3/5)

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

I came to Schubas on a blizzardy Tuesday evening, one of those nights with an eerie peace and quiet to it. I thought most people would be hibernating from the elements but the show had quite the turnout. I walked … Continue reading →

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Ty Segall, Ex-Cult, Zath [late show] @ The Empty Bottle (2/9)

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Ty Segall Band approached their late show at the Empty Bottle Saturday like a seasoned competitor would a race. Having already headlined an early set a few hours prior for a different crowd, Ty opened set two — start time: … Continue reading →

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Ben Gibbard, Advance Base @ The Athenaeum Theatre (11/2)

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

Thanks to a kind friend and the convenient proximity of my birthday, I got to see Ben Gibbard, the creative force behind Death Cab for Cutie, play a nearly sold-out solo acoustic show at The Athenaeum on Friday night. The … Continue reading →

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Archie Powell & The Exports @ Subterranean (10/27)

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

I’m pleased somebody snapped a shot of Archie Powell at Saturday’s Halloween show at Subterranean: A friend assumed Courtney Love at first. I agreed. Blonde punky chick. Done. But then a mid-set outfit change signaled Madonna. Archie, which one? (It … Continue reading →

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Old 97′s @ The Vic Theatre (10/19)

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

The Old 97’s Too Far to Care Tour stopped at The Vic this past Friday, and it was a real treat to hear that seminal 1997 album in its entirety live. Their third album and major label debut, it served … Continue reading →

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Conor Oberst, Van Dyke Parks @ Riverfront Theater (9/22)

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

This was my first time at the wonderful Riverfront Theater, a large circus tent (yes, you read that right, a circus tent) located just off the River and Chicago Ave. While I can’t imagine that it would have been as … Continue reading →

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Cains & Abels @ Schubas (6/15)

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

I have my high regard for Bare Mutants‘ music and David Sampson’s divine mane, I think, to thank for setting in motion such steadfast support for Cains & Abels these past few months. By that I mean it was Bare … Continue reading →

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Suns, Caught in Your Pockets @ Subterranean (6/7)

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Of the two years worth of shows I’ve been to in Chicago, Suns‘ gig at Subterranean Thursday was hands down the loudest thing I’ve heard. Perhaps that timeline extends to any time, in any city. Ever. Really. I wouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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White Mystery, Mannequin Men, Magic Milk, In Tall Buildings @ Do Division Street Fest 2012 (6/2)

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

Despite summer festival season in Chicago starting officially about a week or two ago, I’d pegged this weekend as a beginning point in general, Do Division Fest in particular. Two stages — one at Division/Damen; the other at Division/Leavitt — … Continue reading →

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Outer Minds @ The Empty Bottle (5/24)

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

I’ve only ever seen Outer Minds play at the Empty Bottle, and I think that kind of consistency brings with it considerable advantage. For one it’s the Empty Bottle, far and away the best space to see live music in … Continue reading →

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