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Wand Cast A Spell at the Empty Bottle

5 Apr, 2015 Sarah Hess Alternative, Concert Reviews, Pop, Rock

While some people were hanging with their families in celebration of Easter Sunday, Chicago music lovers were at The Empty Bottle, being entranced by the laid-back garage rockers of Wand. The LA foursome – comprised of Cory …

The Ting Tings tango at Thalia Hall

4 Apr, 2015 jemmert Alternative, Concert Reviews, Pop, Rock

A bouncing bevy of fascination soon evolved into a dance sensation Saturday night at Thalia Hall. Manchester-based duo The Ting Tings sounded far more dynamic than a typical twosome, even amidst a full crowd …

OK Go Brought a Confetti Filled Dance Party to Chicago

3 Apr, 2015 Sarah Hess Alternative, Concert Reviews, Pop, Rock

Last week OK Go came home to Chicago for a confetti filled dance party at the Metro. The foursome – made up of Damian Kulash (guitar & vox), Tim Nordwind (bass & vox), Andy …

The Bots Shook Schubas

26 Mar, 2015 Sarah Hess Alternative, Concert Reviews, Punk, Rock

LA’s The Bots has a lot going on in terms of appeal. The indie rock slash garage punk band is a duo made up by teen brothers Mikaiah Lei and Anaiah Lei. Aside from multiple …

Desert Noises Brought Some Noise To Schubas

21 Mar, 2015 Sarah Hess Alternative, Concert Reviews, Rock

Utah’s finest indie rockers, Desert Noises, brought some noise and a little craziness to Chicago during their show at Schubas. The Provo band – consisting of lead singer and guitarist Kyle Henderson, bassist Tyler Osmond, guitarist Pat Boyer, and …