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Featured Review from Oh My Rockness
May 18, 2012In a perfect world, M. Ward is listened to on a backyard porch overlooking the Bayou on a hot day, a cold jug of Mississippi Mud in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. Strangely though, M. Ward is from Portland and not Baton Rouge. With a raspy croon, M. Ward spins dusty Americana yarns with help from his acoustic guitar, trusty harmonica, and a tin-pan alley piano.
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Featured Review from flavorpill
May 18, 2012“It’s still hard to believe that we will most likely never hear a new Sonic Youth record, but at least the blow is softened somewhat by the fact that Lee Ranaldo’s new solo record is really good. more at flavorpill.com
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Featured Review from Chicago Reader
May 18, 2012Beach Boys
When: Mon., May 21, 8 p.m. and Tue., May 22, 8 p.m.175 N. State St., Chicago Loop IL 60601
41.88537;-87.62746
312-462-6300
thechicagotheatre.com more at chicagoreader.com
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Lee "Scratch" Perry, SubAtomic Soundsystem, Illuminati Congo, Impala Sound Champions
Mon. 05/21 | 8:00PM @ Lincoln Hall (map)
Buy TicketsContest Closed, Winners notified.-
Featured Review from Chicago Reader
May 18, 2012Lee “Scratch” Perry, Subatomic Soundsystem, Illuminati Congo, Impala Sound Champions
When: Mon., May 21, 8 p.m.2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago Lincoln Park IL 60614
41.92600;-87.64955
773-525-2501
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Featured Review from ChicagoInnerview
May 15, 2012Pop music would sound vastly different today if not for the sonic innovations of Jamaica. Over a half-century-long career as a singer, songwriter, and producer, Lee “Scratch” Perry has presided over pivotal chapters in Jamaican musical history, dating all the way back to reggae’s first stirrings as an outgrowth of ska and rocksteady. In the 1970s Perry ran the fabled backyard studio Black Ark (the suspicious destruction of which cemented Perry’s reputation for erratic and cantankerous behavior), where he produced tunes for Bob Marley and the Wailers, among others. During this era, Perry’s experiments at the mixing desk helped spawn the druggy, effects-laden reggae subgenre known as dub, presaging the vibrant remix aesthetic that has since transformed modern music production. The 76-year-old legend remains as prolific as ever, racking up recent collaborations ranging from the inspired (Keith Richards, The Orb) to the inexplicable (Andrew W.K.). (Appearing with Illuminati Congo at Lincoln Hall on May 21) –text: Mark Calaguas more at chicagoinnerview.com
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Kurt Vile & the Violators, Black Bananas, True Widow
Sun. 05/20 | 8:00PM @ Lincoln Hall (map)
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Featured Review from Oh My Rockness
May 13, 2012Oh yeah, when Vile isn’t writing songs on his own, he’s strumming it up for The War on Drugs (an excellent band). more at ohmyrockness.com
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Steve Kimock Band featuring Bernie Worrell, Wally Ingram, Andy Hess
Sat. 05/19 | 7:00PM @ Bottom Lounge (map)
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HoZac Blackout Fest 2012: Davila 666, Spider Fever, Video, Plateaus
Fri. 05/18 | 5:00PM - Sun. 05/20 @ Empty Bottle (map)
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Mark Lanegan Band, Sean Wheeler & Zander Schloss, Apteka
Thu. 05/17 | 8:00PM @ Metro (map)
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Featured Review from The Onion A.V. Club
May 04, 2012Peelander-Z enhances its super-crude punk with claims to be from space, an assertion that’s bolstered by ridiculous, color-coded alien costumes. The members’ names—Peelander-Yellow, Peelander-Green, and Peelander-Red (former member Peelander-Blue apparently had to return to the Peelander Planet to assume his royal duties in 2008)—speak to the theatrical underpinnings of the band’s musical aesthetic, but it’s hard to tell if everyone is actually in on the joke. more at avclub.com
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Featured Review from flavorpill
May 10, 2012“Last year, Seattle expat Reggie Watts performed in front of a sold-out Madison Square Garden in his adopted NYC, singing a duet with James Murphy at LCD Soundsystem’s final show. But being a soul crooner is just a side gig for Watts; his main bag these days is a brand of loopy, improvisational musical comedy that has landed him gigs as illustrious as opening for Conan O’Brien on the “Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour.” Watts will bust you up laughing, but his looped-on-the-fly beatboxing and a capella is serious bizness.”
Eric Grandy, Flavorpill more at flavorpill.com -
Featured Review from ChicagoInnerview
May 09, 2012For Brooklyn-based artist Reggie Watts, who rocks a giant ‘fro and matching full thick beard, his act is as unique as his look. The former frontman of progressive Seattle rock outfit Maktub gained fame when his short on CollegeHumor, “What About Blowjobs?”, went viral. He earned further recognition when Conan O’Brien hand-selected him as an opening act on his 2010 North American Tour and as his musical guest for several episodes of his television series. Watts’ alternative performance style — combining comedy, music, vocals, and beatboxing in completely improvised shows — delights and excites crowds. more at chicagoinnerview.com
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Mr. Blotto
Sat. 05/12 | 9:00PM @ Cubby Bear (map)
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Featured Review from Oh My Rockness
May 18, 2012In a perfect world, M. Ward is listened to on a backyard porch overlooking the Bayou on a hot day, a cold jug of Mississippi Mud in one hand and a fishing rod in the other. Strangely though, M. Ward is from Portland and not Baton Rouge. With a raspy croon, M. Ward spins dusty Americana yarns with help from his acoustic guitar, trusty harmonica, and a tin-pan alley piano.
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Featured Review from flavorpill
May 18, 2012“It’s still hard to believe that we will most likely never hear a new Sonic Youth record, but at least the blow is softened somewhat by the fact that Lee Ranaldo’s new solo record is really good. more at flavorpill.com
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Featured Review from Chicago Reader
May 18, 2012Beach Boys
When: Mon., May 21, 8 p.m. and Tue., May 22, 8 p.m.175 N. State St., Chicago Loop IL 60601
41.88537;-87.62746
312-462-6300
thechicagotheatre.com more at chicagoreader.com
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Lee "Scratch" Perry, SubAtomic Soundsystem, Illuminati Congo, Impala Sound Champions
Mon. 05/21 | 8:00PM @ Lincoln Hall (map)
Buy TicketsContest Closed, Winners notified.-
Featured Review from Chicago Reader
May 18, 2012Lee “Scratch” Perry, Subatomic Soundsystem, Illuminati Congo, Impala Sound Champions
When: Mon., May 21, 8 p.m.2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago Lincoln Park IL 60614
41.92600;-87.64955
773-525-2501
lincolnhallchicago.com more at chicagoreader.com -
Featured Review from ChicagoInnerview
May 15, 2012Pop music would sound vastly different today if not for the sonic innovations of Jamaica. Over a half-century-long career as a singer, songwriter, and producer, Lee “Scratch” Perry has presided over pivotal chapters in Jamaican musical history, dating all the way back to reggae’s first stirrings as an outgrowth of ska and rocksteady. In the 1970s Perry ran the fabled backyard studio Black Ark (the suspicious destruction of which cemented Perry’s reputation for erratic and cantankerous behavior), where he produced tunes for Bob Marley and the Wailers, among others. During this era, Perry’s experiments at the mixing desk helped spawn the druggy, effects-laden reggae subgenre known as dub, presaging the vibrant remix aesthetic that has since transformed modern music production. The 76-year-old legend remains as prolific as ever, racking up recent collaborations ranging from the inspired (Keith Richards, The Orb) to the inexplicable (Andrew W.K.). (Appearing with Illuminati Congo at Lincoln Hall on May 21) –text: Mark Calaguas more at chicagoinnerview.com
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Kurt Vile & the Violators, Black Bananas, True Widow
Sun. 05/20 | 8:00PM @ Lincoln Hall (map)
Buy Tickets-
Featured Review from Oh My Rockness
May 13, 2012Oh yeah, when Vile isn’t writing songs on his own, he’s strumming it up for The War on Drugs (an excellent band). more at ohmyrockness.com
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Steve Kimock Band featuring Bernie Worrell, Wally Ingram, Andy Hess
Sat. 05/19 | 7:00PM @ Bottom Lounge (map)
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HoZac Blackout Fest 2012: Davila 666, Spider Fever, Video, Plateaus
Fri. 05/18 | 5:00PM - Sun. 05/20 @ Empty Bottle (map)
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Mark Lanegan Band, Sean Wheeler & Zander Schloss, Apteka
Thu. 05/17 | 8:00PM @ Metro (map)
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Featured Review from The Onion A.V. Club
May 04, 2012Peelander-Z enhances its super-crude punk with claims to be from space, an assertion that’s bolstered by ridiculous, color-coded alien costumes. The members’ names—Peelander-Yellow, Peelander-Green, and Peelander-Red (former member Peelander-Blue apparently had to return to the Peelander Planet to assume his royal duties in 2008)—speak to the theatrical underpinnings of the band’s musical aesthetic, but it’s hard to tell if everyone is actually in on the joke. more at avclub.com
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Featured Review from flavorpill
May 10, 2012“Last year, Seattle expat Reggie Watts performed in front of a sold-out Madison Square Garden in his adopted NYC, singing a duet with James Murphy at LCD Soundsystem’s final show. But being a soul crooner is just a side gig for Watts; his main bag these days is a brand of loopy, improvisational musical comedy that has landed him gigs as illustrious as opening for Conan O’Brien on the “Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour.” Watts will bust you up laughing, but his looped-on-the-fly beatboxing and a capella is serious bizness.”
Eric Grandy, Flavorpill more at flavorpill.com -
Featured Review from ChicagoInnerview
May 09, 2012For Brooklyn-based artist Reggie Watts, who rocks a giant ‘fro and matching full thick beard, his act is as unique as his look. The former frontman of progressive Seattle rock outfit Maktub gained fame when his short on CollegeHumor, “What About Blowjobs?”, went viral. He earned further recognition when Conan O’Brien hand-selected him as an opening act on his 2010 North American Tour and as his musical guest for several episodes of his television series. Watts’ alternative performance style — combining comedy, music, vocals, and beatboxing in completely improvised shows — delights and excites crowds. more at chicagoinnerview.com
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Mr. Blotto
Sat. 05/12 | 9:00PM @ Cubby Bear (map)
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stephbeat on FELA! @ Oriental Theatre
about 1 month agoThis show has been blowing away audiences - in NYC and beyond - since we saw it in November, 2009. So happy it's hit Chicago! CATCH IT WHILE YOU CAN... and if you don't mind cheap seats, use the code SHRINE for a 30% discount on ticket purchases thru April 8.
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stephbeat on Portugal. The Man, Alberta Cross @ Metro
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stephbeat on Toubab Krewe, Rubblebucket @ Martyrs
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stephbeat on Village, Common Loon, Take Care @ Schubas
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stephbeat on THE GREENHORNES (members of The Raconteurs), Hacienda, White Mystery @ Double Door
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