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Songs For Vision: A Benefit for CHM Research Foundation – March 16 at Schubas

Sarah — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:56:32 +0000

Still in Chicago while it seems like the rest of the music universe is in Austin? Head to Schubas on Wednesday at 7 pm for a show featuring some stellar local artists and in support of a good cause.

Wednesday’s show, featuring singer-songwriters Jeff Breakey, Donnie Biggins, Jessica Robbins, and Sam Wahl, as well as Jane and the Steadfast Acrobats, is a benefit concert for the Choroideremia Research Foundation (CRF). Choroideremia is a degenerative and hereditary eye disease that attacks the peripheral vision and slowly erodes it over time until total blindness. There is currently no cure or treatment, but doctors say with more funding a treatment is very possible.

To learn more about Choroideremia, check out the CRF’s website. The show is asking for a $10 minimum donation, and will also feature a silent auction from 7 – 10 pm.

This Week in Great Music: 3/14 – 3/20

Sarah — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:51:30 +0000

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 deserving of your love and attention as everyone down in Austin. And in a completely shameless plug, one of those local acts just happens to feature yours truly on vocals. Head out to the Elbo Room on Sunday, March 20th, and you’ll get to see me grace the stage, singing with Jungle of Cities. We go on at 9, and you should be there. If you come, please stick around after the set and say hello! I’m easy to identify by virtue of being the only woman in the band.

Monday, March 14
Kelly Hogan, Scott Ligon; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation

Tuesday, March 15
Bright Eyes, The Mynabirds; the Riviera. 7:30 pm, sold out
SongCircle: Chicago Showcase, featuring Rachele Eve, Bone and Bell, Tyler James Beach, Ryan Anderson, Ashley Brooke Toussant, Anna Vogelzang, Steve Leaf; Schubas. 8 pm, $10

Wednesday, March 16
Jane and the Steadfast Acrobats, Jeff Breakey, Donnie Biggins, Jessica Robbins, Sam Wahl; Schubas. 7 pm, $10

Thursday, March 17
The Polkaholics; Lincoln Square Lanes (4874 N Lincoln). 8 pm, free

Friday, March 18
Cheryl Wheeler, Chely Wright; Old Town School of Folk Music. 7 pm, $18-22
Willie Nelson, Brett Eldredge; Chicago Theatre. 8 pm, $45-70
Robbie Fulks; Lincoln Hall. 9 pm, $15
JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound; Double Door. 9 pm, $8

Saturday, March 19
Detholz!, Rachel Ries; Hideout. 9 pm, $8

Sunday, March 20
The Ditty Bops; Old Town School of Folk Music. 7 pm, $18-22
Trashcan Sinatras, Canasta; SPACE. 8 pm, $18-30
Common Swift, Eraserhead, Last Mono Station, Jungle of Cities, Megan Crain; Elbo Room. 8 pm, $7

This Week in Great Music: 1/17 – 1/23

Sarah — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:27:00 +0000

A little late with this today, but that’s what happens when you are a) still sick and b) have random days off. A lot of great shows are happening this week featuring local artists. Check them out and support local music. Also, Thursday’s Empty Bottle show is CHIRP Radio’s one year anniversary shows, which you should go to.

Monday, January 17
Robbie Fulks, The Hoyle Brothers; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation
Todd Carey; Schubas. 8 pm, $6

Tuesday, January 18
Clay Cook and Levi Lowrey; Schubas. 8 pm, $8

Wednesday, January 19
Meh.

Thursday, January 20
Waco Brothers, Amanda Shires, Candy Apple & The Buddies; Mayne Stage. 8:30 pm, $15
Campfires, Black Math, Cool Memories; Empty Bottle. 9:30 pm. $8

Friday, January 21
Songwriter In The Round Showcase, featuring Todd Kessler, Rachele Eve, Mike Mangione, Matthew Santos, Patrick Gemkow; Schubas. 7 pm, $7
Cook County Fair Quintet, Jane and The Steadfast Acrobats, Matt Ryd Band, Tell Your Friends; Bottom Lounge. 8 pm, $10
Kings Go Forth, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, Soul Summit DJs; Double Door. 9 pm, $10
How Far to Austin, Molehill, Ben Ripani Music Co., The Wet Darlings; Beat Kitchen. 9 pm, $8

Saturday, January 22
Verbow, Jeremy David Miller; Schubas. 7 pm, $15
Liz Phair; Metro. 8 pm, $25
Lissie, Dylan LeBlanc; Lincoln Hall. 9 pm, $14

Sunday, January 23
Sad Brad Smith, Midnight Moxie; Schubas. 8 pm, $10

This Week in Great Music: 7/19 – 7/25

Sarah — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:03:10 +0000

As usual for the summer, there are a ton of great shows going on which also happen to be free. Trek on down to Millennium Park or Navy Pier to check out some cost-free tunes.

As for me, I’m hoping to make it to the Hideout tonight, and then on Friday I’ll be at the Langhorne Slim/Ha Ha Tonka show, and Saturday is Heartless Bastards/Peter Wolf Crier.

Monday, July 19
Kid Sister, Konono No. 1; Millennium Park. 6:30 pm, free
Robbie Fulks, Nora O’Connor; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation

Tuesday, July 20
Patrick Park, Heather Styka; Schubas. 8 pm, $10

Wednesday, July 21
Nathaniel Rateliff, JBM; Schubas. 9 pm, $10

Thursday, July 22
Josh and the Empty Pockets, Juniper Mays; Park Grill. 4 pm, free
Natalie Merchant, Chicago Theatre. 8 pm, $38.50-48.50
Nick Tremulis, Deanna Devore; SPACE. 8 pm, $12-15
Derek Nelson and the Musicians, Ceiling Stars, Zach Pietrini and the Broken Bones; Martyrs. 9 pm, $7
Scott H. Biram, Lasers and Fast and Shit, Roses Pawn Shop; Double Door. 9 pm, $10

Friday, July 23
Juana Molina, Jim Elkington; Old Town School of Folk Music. 8 pm, $18-22
Langhorne Slim, Ha Ha Tonka, Young Man; Lincoln Hall. 10 pm, $14

Saturday, July 24
The Right Now; Navy Pier. 5 pm, free
Heartless Bastards, The Builders and the Butchers, Peter Wolf Crier; Bottom Lounge. 8 pm, $16
Jane and The Steadfast Acrobats, The Future Laureates, Mike Mangione and The Union, Sarah Holtschlag and The Crosscuts, The Sunken Ship; Lincoln Hall. 8:30 pm, $7
Danny Chaimson, Facing Winter; Schubas. 10 pm, $10

Sunday, July 25
Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, Millennium Park. 12 pm, free