CHIRP Playlist: Monday, February 6, 2012

I kicked the week off with an extra special bonus edition of my show on Monday afternoon.  That’s what I get for taking the day off work.  Never fear, I’ll be back to my regular time slot this Friday night on Chicago’s own CHIRP Radio, from 8 – 10 pm Central time.

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This Week in Great Music: 2/6 – 2/12

Monday, February 6 Jeff Mangum, Andrew Reiger, Laura Carter, Scott Spilane; Athenaeum Theatre. 6:30 pm, sold out Robbie Fulks; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation Deleted Scenes, The Hudson Branch; Subterranean. 8 pm, $10

Tuesday, February 7 Jeff Mangum, Andrew Reiger, Laura Carter, Scott Spilane; Athenaeum Theatre. 7:30 pm, sold out Mar Caribe, Sally . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 2/6 – 2/12

CHIRP Playlist: Friday, February 3, 2012

Hear my delightful music selections every Friday night on Chicago’s own CHIRP Radio, from 8 – 10 pm Central time.  It’s awesome.  Next week’s my birthday. I’m definitely playing whatever the heck I want.

9:53 PM Scout Niblett Cherry Cheek Bomb from The Calcination Of Scout Niblett (Drag City) 9:49 PM Radar Eyes Secrets . . . → Read More: CHIRP Playlist: Friday, February 3, 2012

This Week in Great Music: 1/30 – 2/5

A bit of a late start today due to some hosting issues, but never mind.  Concert landscape this week is a little thin, but I’m sure you all will find ways to enjoy yourselves.  Let me know what I missed!

Monday, January 30 Robbie Fulks, The Pussycat Trio; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 1/30 – 2/5

CHIRP Playlist: Friday, January 27, 2012

Hear my delightful music selections every Friday night on Chicago’s own CHIRP Radio, from 8 – 10 pm Central time.  It’s awesome.

9:55 PM Jakob Olausson Keep the Sky from Falling from Morning & Sunrise (De Stijl) 9:51 PM The Dresden Dolls Ultima Esperanza from No, Virginia (Roadrunner) 9:47 PM Danger Mouse & . . . → Read More: CHIRP Playlist: Friday, January 27, 2012

First Aid Kit, “The Lion’s Roar”

Swedish sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg return with their second full-length album, a collection of simple indie-folk songs which feature their well-matched vocals above all else. Beyond the lyrics and the songwriting — none of the lyrics are particularly groundbreaking — their voices are the real draw on this album. They’ve been . . . → Read More: First Aid Kit, “The Lion’s Roar”