CHIRP Playlist: Saturday, October 22, 2011

Who would have guessed that an empty radio studio in a manufacturing building would be creepy at midnight when you’re there all by yourself? Crazy, isn’t it?  Made a couple of good musical discoveries, though, of artists I’d never heard before randomly selecting them to play. That’s always a plus.

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This Week in Great Music: 7/25 – 7/31

It looks like the heat wave has snapped (for now), so maybe it’s time for me to come out of hibernation.  I’m planning on checking out Cass McCombs at Schubas tomorrow night, and there are a few weekend shows that look mighty tempting.

Monday, July 25 Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Rachel Ries; Millennium . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 7/25 – 7/31

This Weekend’s Summer Festivals

While there are plenty of festivals going on this weekend, my recommendation is to make it to the Taste of Randolph festival.

Taste of Randolph, Friday through Sunday The festival in the West Loop (Randolph & Peoria) features food from some of the top restaurants in the neighborhood, including Vevo, Veerasway, . . . → Read More: This Weekend’s Summer Festivals

This Week in Great Music: 6/13 – 6/19

I don’t know what you’re doing this weekend, but I’m taking a road trip into Ann Arbor to see Andrew Bird. Big surprise.

Monday, June 13 Keren Ann, Chris Garneau; Lincoln Hall. 8 pm, $12-14 Horse Feathers, Hello Mtn.; SPACE. 8 pm, $12-22

Tuesday, June 14 The Shams Band, Johnny Rumble, Antony Ablan and . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 6/13 – 6/19

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: 2/14 – 2/20

Looking for something to do tonight? Take your sweetheart to see Robbie Fulks and Kelly Hogan at the Hideout. I’m sure it will be beautiful.

Monday, December 14 Robbie Fulks, Kelly Hogan; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation Mike Chorvat, Ron Robinson, Jerome Holloway, Alex Maier, Kelsey Wild; Double Door. 8 pm, $5

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