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Interview: DREAMERS

20 Apr, 2015 John Kosiewicz Alternative, Interviews

Chicago – A few days before their performance at the House of Blues in Chicago on April 22, 2015, Front Row Music News caught up with DREAMERS. The new band was recently picked from …

Dr. Dog Closes Out Tour in Chicago

11 Apr, 2015 Sarah Hess Alternative, Concert Reviews, Folk, Rock

Dr. Dog has been making music for almost fifteen years. Can’t believe I just typed that! But it’s true… although, really, it’s the last decade that has made Dr. Dog the incredible six-piece band …

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 …