Save Chicago Culture

13 May 2008 – 7:19
By adam | Also posted in chicago, shows | Comments (1)

Tomorrow, the city council votes on an ordinance requiring anyone organizing a concert of any scale, at any (already) licensed venue, to be a licensed promoter. This is very dangerous to Chicago’s rich music scene, and to the arts in Chicago in general.
The definition of “event promoter” is so loosely defined it could apply [...]

The State of MP3 Players

12 May 2008 – 11:22
By adam | Comments (5)

Microsoft surpasses 2 million Zunes sold. Apple sells 2.65 million iPods a month
How is it that the two top selling MP3 players are the two most DRM-encumbered? I think, though, that a survey would be more relevant. Something simple, like “What Do you use to listen to music on the road?” It would [...]

The Month of Shows begins

7 May 2008 – 9:16
By adam | Also posted in shows | Comments (0)

Somehow, practically every band I’m into is playing Chicago this month. It started friday, with Ghostland Observatory at the Metro, in an overdose of fog, lazers and white sportcoats. It was hysterical to have a house DJ as an opening act, which absolutely no one danced to.  Reminds me why I never go to [...]

South Buy Owe Ate

19 Mar 2008 – 7:33
By adam | Also posted in Austin, shows | Comments (0)

Wednesday: The Forms, Why?, Rokkervil

We arrived on wednesday, and after picking up badges, I went straight over to Mohawk for The Forms. The show was nice and open, since most people still hadn’t arrived yet, and the venue was ample for those who had. The weather was beautiful, the set was great, [...]

Austin Bound

11 Mar 2008 – 12:59
By adam | Also posted in shows | Comments (2)

I’m heading out tonight for SXSW (the music part, not the geeky part), so I probably won’t be posting for the rest of this week. I do have a new blackberry, and WPhone, so there’s a chance I might post something, but it’s unlikely. If you’re short on reading material, you can check [...]