By Sarah, on March 7th, 2011% There are a ridiculous amount of great shows on Friday and Saturday. I won’t be making it to any of them. You — yes, you — should go in my place.
Monday, March 7 Menomena; Empty Bottle. 6:30 pm, free with RSVP. Kelly Hogan & Scott Ligon; Hideout. 7 pm, . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 3/7 – 3/13
By Sarah, on February 7th, 2011% Good morning, internet. Another quiet week here – I’m guessing all the bands are hibernating? I’d sure like to be hibernating. I’ll be at the Justin Townes Earle show on Thursday, and am thinking about heading to Old Town School of Folk Music on Sunday. Maybe. We’ll see.
Monday, February . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 2/7 – 2/13
By Sarah, on January 17th, 2011% 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 . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 1/17 – 1/23
By Sarah, on December 21st, 2010% Local record label Grape Juice Records is spreading the holiday cheer with a free compilation, available for download now on their Bandcamp page. . . . → Read More: Free Download: Grape Juice Records’ Friends and Family II
By Sarah, on November 8th, 2010% A bit of a quiet week overall, and yet I still will be finding myself at two, maybe three, shows. I’ll be at Dawes on Wednesday and Johnny Flynn on Friday, and thinking about catching the Heavy on Saturday. Busy week. If you see me, say hi! . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 11/8 – 11/14
By Sarah, on October 15th, 2010% 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
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