CHIRP Playlist: Friday, January 13, 2012

I got through a four hour show without once mentioning the fact that it was Friday the Thirteenth.  You can thank me later.

Next week, I’ll be back to my normal-sized two hour show, nothing to worry about. Four hours of me is a lot to take.

11:54 PM John Aler & Gino . . . → Read More: CHIRP Playlist: Friday, January 13, 2012

This Week in Great Music: 9/26 – 10/2

Apparently in addition to last week being Andrew Bird week, last week was also “Sarah’s Too Busy to Blog” week.  No worries, friends, I have a review of the (thoroughly amazing) Hideout Block Party coming up.  Let’s just pretend that last week didn’t happen, otherwise.

This week is full of . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 9/26 – 10/2

Album Review: Fleet Foxes, “Helplessness Blues”

Once upon a time, I was headed off to see Wilco in Bend, Oregon. As I tend to do, I checked to see who was opening, because I tend to get a lot more enjoyment out of concerts if I’m at least a little familiar with what I’m about to see. Opening for Wilco . . . → Read More: Album Review: Fleet Foxes, “Helplessness Blues”

Concert Review: Lollapalooza, Day 1

Review of my day at Lollapalooza: April Smith, Hockey, Manchester Orchestra, Gringo Star, The Knux, The Gaslight Anthem, Bon Iver, Ben Folds, Fleet Foxes, The Decemberists, Andrew Bird, and Kings of Leon. . . . → Read More: Concert Review: Lollapalooza, Day 1

Lollapalooza-palooza.

After three+ years of living in Chicago, and constantly avoiding Lollapalooza, I’ve finally caved in and will be checking out Friday’s shows this year. Check out my Lolla!lineup, and see how well I stick to it when I report back. . . . → Read More: Lollapalooza-palooza.