This Week in Great Music: 5/30 – 6/5

Monday, May 30 Justin Townes Earle, Andre Williams and the Goldstars; Millennium Park. 6:30 pm, free Robbie Fulks, Kathleen Keane; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation

Tuesday, May 31 Friendly Fires, Wise Blood; Lincoln Hall. 9 pm, sold out

Wednesday, June 1 Meh.

Thursday, June 2 Teddy Thompson, Melissa McClelland, Luke Doucet; Schubas. 9 . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 5/30 – 6/5

This Week in Great Music: 2/21 – 2/27

I’m probably staying in this week and hibernating.  There are plenty of great shows to go to, though, for those of you who are in to doing things like leaving the house.

Monday, February 21 Robbie Fulks; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation Buckwheat Zydeco; SPACE. 8 pm, $28-40 Alexi Murdoch, Haley Bonar; Lincoln . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 2/21 – 2/27

This Week in Great Music: 11/29 – 12/5

Welcome back to your regularly scheduled blogging! If you’re around this weekend, check out the three-day Chicago Bluegrass and Blues festival, with shows at the Double Door, the Congress Theatre, and Lincoln Hall. . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 11/29 – 12/5

Upcoming Event: Chicago Roots Collective Festival, 11/5 & 11/6

It’s no surprise that I’m a big fan of the Chicago Roots Collective, which is now entering its second year of life here in the city. The Collective is made up of ten local bands, has put on 30 shows over the past year, and has a monthly showcase at one of my favorite venues, Lincoln Hall. . . . → Read More: Upcoming Event: Chicago Roots Collective Festival, 11/5 & 11/6

This Week in Great Music: 7/19 – 7/25

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. . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 7/19 – 7/25

This Week in Great Music: 5/17 – 5/23

Why hello there, quiet week. . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 5/17 – 5/23