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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 …

The Kills at The Riviera Theatre in Chicago

23 May, 2016 azuree wiitala Gallery, Indie, Rock 0

Out of the United Kingdom, indie rock band, The Kills, is made up of front woman, Alison Mossheart, along with guitarist / vocalist Jamie Hince. They are also made up of a lot of energy, …

Unknown Mortal Orchestra Lights Up Thalia Hall

10 May, 2016 Sarah Hess Concert Reviews, Indie, Rock

On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, an excited line of music lovers wrapped around Chicago’s Thalia Hall, soaking up the rays, while waiting to experience Unknown Mortal Orchestra aka UMO aka “the best band in the world.” …

Whitney Brings Country Soul to Thalia Hall

10 May, 2016 Sarah Hess Concert Reviews, Country, Indie, Rock

Looks like the cat’s out of the bag, when it comes to Chicago’s best kept secret, Whitney. The country soul six-piece has spent the last few months on the road, playing shows at SXSW and …

Dr. Dog Lights Up Chicago

12 Mar, 2016 Sarah Hess Folk, Gallery, Indie, Rock

Pennsylvania jam band, Dr. Dog, returned to Chicago in support of The Psychedelic Swamp, the six-piece’s eighth studio album, released this February via ANTI- Records. Front Row Music News caught Dr. Dog last year at …