This Week in Great Music: 8/1 – 8/7

There’s this little thing called Lollapalooza that’s going on this weekend. I won’t be there this year (unless I happen to find someone selling a very cheap ticket), but I’ll admit that I’m looking forward to not being outside in the heat all day.

Monday, August 1 Robbie Fulks, Robbie Gjersoe; Hideout. 7 pm, . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 8/1 – 8/7

This Week in Great Music: 5/9 – 5/15

I’m going to see Vandaveer on Wednesday. So should you. You may still even have time to RSVP to the Empty Bottle to get in for free.

Monday, May 9 Robbie Fulks, Pussycat Trio; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation

Tuesday, May 10 Rammstein; Allstate Arena. 8 pm, $49.50-89.50 The Fiery Furnaces; Schubas. 8 . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 5/9 – 5/15

This Week in Great Music: 3/14 – 3/20

It’s that time again: where concert-going for the rest of the country slows down because every band ever is down in Austin for SXSW. 

That doesn’t mean that there aren’t worthwhile shows to check out here, though: tons of shows this week feature stellar local acts who are just as . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 3/14 – 3/20

This Week in Great Music: 10/18 – 10/24

Lots of stuff during the week to check out; not so much over the weekend. I’ll be checking out Carolina Chocolate Drops on Friday. As always, the below is just a list of shows that tickle my fancy. Your mileage, or taste in music, may vary. . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 10/18 – 10/24

This Week in Great Music: 6/21 – 6/27

Taste of Chicago kicks off this week. I forsee myself completely undoing my attempts to eat healthy. Thanks a lot, Chicago. . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 6/21 – 6/27

This Week in Great Music: 5/3 – 5/9

It looks like a quiet week, but I find myself strangely busy. I’ll be checking out the Laura Marling show tomorrow night, and Jerome Holloway’s show on Friday. I saw him open for Nneka in February and thought he was really good, so I’m looking forward to seeing what he does with a headlining spot. Saturday also has some strong line-ups of local bands, both at Bottom Lounge and at the Beat Kitchen. . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 5/3 – 5/9