We weren’t in town for 3 days before we saw our first show in austin, Rilo Kiley at Stubb’s. Jenny Lewis was amazing, both vocally, and on guitar (and hot). We were also hot, but Austin hot is not quite as sticky and sweaty as Chicago hot. It was a great show, and it reminded [...]
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 [...]
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 clubs. [...]
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, and Mohawk [...]
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 out my [...]
