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Japandroids at The Vic Theatre in Chicago

2 Nov, 2017 azuree wiitala Alternative, Concert Reviews, Indie, Punk, Rock

On November 2, 2017 the Japandroid’s tour, Near To The Wild Heart Of Life, rolled through Chicago landing them at The Vic Theatre. Openers and tour mates Cloud Nothings were the perfect fit for …

The National at House of Vans Chicago

30 Oct, 2017 azuree wiitala Alternative, Concert Reviews, Folk, Indie, Punk, Rock

The National played an intimate and last minute show at Chicago’s latest venue, The House of Vans, on October 30th. Vans has been putting shows at their indoor skate park / venue this Summer …

Barnett and Vile Spin The Empty Bottle in Chicago

28 Oct, 2017 Erica McKeehen Alternative, Blues, Concert Reviews, Folk, Indie, Rock, Southern Rock

Australian-born Courtney Barnett and Philadelphia’s Kurt Vile concluded their three-night stay in Chicago with an intimate performance at Chicago’s west-side venue The Empty Bottle on October 28th, 2017. (The previous two performances were at …

Chelsea Wolfe Distorts Despair at The Metro in Chicago

24 Oct, 2017 Erica McKeehen Alternative, Concert Reviews, Gallery, Metal, Rock

Gloom goddess Chelsea Wolfe returned to Chicago on October 24th, 2017 to perform a spooked out set to adoring fans in Wrigleyville’s historic Metro. Draped in black, in heels Wolfe stood over six feet, …

SCENE IT IN HOLLYWOOD: GLAM SKANKS JOIN HOST DREW CAREY AS HIS MUSICAL GUEST ON “NIGHT LATE” AT UCB

24 Oct, 2017 John Kosiewicz Alternative, News, Pop, Punk, Rock

Following their North American/UK tours opening for pop icon Adam Ant, Hollywood glam-rockers, Glam Skanks were the musical guest on “Night Late”, UCB’s flagship monthly late-night talk show with guest hosts Drew Carey (“The Price …