This Week in Great Music: 1/23 – 1/29

I’ll be at Schubas on Wednesday for Cheyenne Marie Mize, and Lincoln Hall the next day for Kathleen Edwards.  I’ll be the lady with a camera, looking very tired and surly.  Say hi if you see me.

Monday, January 23 Meh.

Tuesday, January 24 Kevin Hearn & Thinbuckle; Schubas. 8 pm, $10-12 Kevin O’Donnell . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 1/23 – 1/29

This Week in Great Music: 9/26 – 10/2

Apparently in addition to last week being Andrew Bird week, last week was also “Sarah’s Too Busy to Blog” week.  No worries, friends, I have a review of the (thoroughly amazing) Hideout Block Party coming up.  Let’s just pretend that last week didn’t happen, otherwise.

This week is full of . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 9/26 – 10/2

This Week in Great Music: 5/2 – 5/8

Monday, May 2 Robbie Fulks, Don Stiernberg; Hideout. 7 pm, $10 suggested donation John Vanderslice, Damien Jurado; Schubas. 8 pm, $15

Tuesday, May 3 Tame Impala, Yuck, Yawn; Lincoln Hall. 9 pm, sold out Barehand Jugband, The Hoyle Brothers, The Shams Band; Double Door. 9 pm, $5

Wednesday, May 4 Manchester Orchestra, An Horse, . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 5/2 – 5/8

This Week in Great Music: 3/7 – 3/13

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

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