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GIVERS at Lincoln Hall

4 Feb, 2016 jemmert Concert Reviews, Indie, Pop, Rock

There was an early indication–even before showtime–that GIVERS, a Louisiana-based rock-and-zydeco-flared band, would be highly interactive and personable. Just blocks from the venue, I was halted by a red light and waiting anxiously to …

Babes in Toyland obliterate at Concord Music Hall.

28 Jan, 2016 jemmert Concert Reviews, Punk, Rock

Sometimes a band’s resurgence can feel like a forced and unnatural effort, an act simply to restore some hope and gratification in fans who were avid followers many years prior. However, sometimes this restoration …

CHICAGO LOVES THE 1975

29 Dec, 2015 Sarah Hess Concert Reviews, Gallery, Indie, Rock 0

On a rather warm December evening, young ladies, and the occasional young man, could be seen lining up outside the Riviera Theatre in Chicago. Normal for the day of a hot ticket show in …

Kill Hannah Bid Farewell at the Metro

19 Dec, 2015 jemmert Alternative, Concert Reviews, Rock

After twenty years, Chicago’s hometown heroes, Kill Hannah, gave their fans, from near and far, the greatest Christmas gift they possibly could, before saying goodbye for good as a band. The present–playing two consecutive …

101 WKQX TNWSC 3 – AWOLNATION

5 Dec, 2015 John Kosiewicz Alternative, Concert Reviews, Electronica, Indie, Rock

On December 5, 2015, AWOLNATION, performed at the Aragon Ballroom for night 3 of 101.1 WKQX’s, “The Nights We Stole Christmas”. Sharing the stage for night 3, were The Struts and Meg Myers. The …