This Week in Great Music: 10/31 – 11/6

I’ll be at SPACE tonight for Communion Music’s big US tour.   And I’m thinking about trying to figure out a way to make it out to Berwyn to see the Blind Boys of Alabama.  It’ll be a heck of a road trip-via-public transportation, that’s for sure.

Monday, October 31 Matthew and the . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 10/31 – 11/6

This Week in Great Music: 10/3 – 10/9

Busy week of shows!  Don’t forget, you can win tickets to see Those Darlins on Wednesday or Thursday!  See this post for information on how to win.

Monday, October 3 Jens Lekman, Geoffrey O’Connor; Lincoln Hall. 9 pm, $20

Tuesday, October 4 Zee Avi; Schubas. 8 pm, $12 The Mekons; SPACE. 8 pm, $18-30 . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 10/3 – 10/9

This Week in Great Music: 9/12 – 9/18

Well, all, I’m back from my trip abroad and am ready to jump right back in to life here. Sort of.

I’ll be at the Matt Pond PA/Rocky Votolato show tonight. They were both fantastic when I saw them earlier this year at Subterranean, so this show shouldn’t be any different.

If you’re looking . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 9/12 – 9/18

This Week in Great Music: 8/15 – 8/21

Monday, August 15 Rasputina; Millennium Park. 6:30 pm, free

Tuesday, August 16 Ari Herstand, Will Knox; Schubas. 7 pm, $8-10

Wednesday, August 17 Matt the Electrician, JT and the Clouds; Schubas. 8 pm, $10-12

Thursday, August 18 Garfield Park Conservatory Benefit, ft. Bobby Conn, Del Rey, Big Science, Sunken Ships, Bare Mutants, DJ Scary . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 8/15 – 8/21

This Week in Great Music: 12/27 – 1/2

I did not give it permission to be almost 2011. Seriously.

I’m planning on making it out to the Hideout tonight to end the year on a high note, with what’s sure to be a great show from Robbie Fulks and Nora O’Connor.

Monday, December 27 Robbie Fulks, Nora O’Connor; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 12/27 – 1/2

This Week in Great Music: 12/6 – 12/12

A little bit of a slow week for music that catches my eye (and/or ear). There are plenty of shows going on, but these are the ones I’d recommend. . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 12/6 – 12/12