This Week in Great Music: 8/9 – 8/15

After three days of Lollapalooza, I kind of don’t want to think about music right now. Fortunately for those of us who are sort of burnt out at the moment, there’s not a lot going on. I’ll be at the Rufus Wainwright show on Friday. I’m not in love with his new album, but as a Rufus (and Martha) fangirl, I’ll go to the concert all the same. Maybe I will love the new songs more, seeing them live. . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 8/9 – 8/15

This Weekend’s Summer Street Festivals

One of my favorite things about the city of Chicago is the large number of street festivals, block parties, etc., that take place all summer long. If you can’t find something to do on a weekend here, you’re probably just not looking hard enough. . . . → Read More: This Weekend’s Summer Street Festivals

This Week in Great Music: 6/7 – 6/13

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This Week in Great Music: 5/31 – 6/6

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This Week in Great Music: 5/24 – 5/30

This week might as well be known as the Week of Great Shows that I Can’t Go to Because I Have to Prepare for People to Come Install New Carpet. Home ownership is not always worth it, let me tell you. . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 5/24 – 5/30

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