Concert Review: Andrew Bird (Full Band Show), Pabst Theatre, 10/16
“I’ve got a lot of songs for you,” Andrew Bird said halfway through his nearly two-hour set. “That’s my way of saying it’s going to be a long show.” The packed audience at Milwaukee’s Pabst Theatre didn’t seem to mind, though, and probably would have stayed all night, waiting to see what Bird would come […]
CD/DVD Review: Rufus Wainwright, Milwaukee at Last!
Better late than never, the saying goes, and the saying is certainly true for Rufus Wainwright with his latest release. Milwaukee At Last!!! captures a 2007 performance by Wainwright at the Pabst Theatre in, you guessed it, Milwaukee. Two years later, the project has finally seen the light of day, just in time to capitalize on Wainwright’s increased visibility (due to the premiere of his first opera) and perhaps to tide his fans over while he steps back into the studio to record his follow-up album to 2007’s moderately successful Release the Stars.
This Week in Great Music – 10/12 – 10/18
This week is incredibly quiet for music in Chicago. Maybe everyone is turning Columbus Day into a whole week of holiday, I don’t know. Â Lucinda Williams has her three-night residency at Park West, where she’s covering material from throughout her career on each night. Â Lincoln Hall opens this Friday, with Mike Doughty kicking things off. […]
Concert Review: The Decemberists at the Riviera Theatre
The Decemberists may have their Hazards of Love shows down to a slick science now, with guitar techs scurrying about the stage, guitar straps outstretched so that the musicians can simply walk right into their next instrument, but that doesn’t make the show any less poignant or enjoyable. Hazards, and the whole idea of performing […]
Coming Soon: Lincoln Hall
Lincoln Hall, the new music hall/eatery/all-around awesome place from the owners of Schubas is set to open in just a little over a week.
This Week in Great Music – 10/5 – 10/11
Another week, another great round of live music. I could see myself at a show every night, if I were, you know, made of money and didn’t have other responsibilities. I will be at the Decemberists show on Thursday, and so have the next few days to decide between that age old dilemma — do I […]