By Sarah on March 7, 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, $10 suggested donation Tuesday, March […]
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By Sarah on February 21, 2011
I’m probably staying in this week and hibernating. Â 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 Hall. […]
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By Sarah on February 14, 2011
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 Tuesday, December […]
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By Sarah on January 17, 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 you […]
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By Sarah on December 13, 2010
Happy Andrew Bird week! It’s pretty obvious to even the casual observer where I’ll be Wednesday through Friday. Sorry, warm, cozy apartment, I’ve got three dates with Mr. Bird.
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By Sarah on November 29, 2010
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.
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