Misfits, Morrissey, Ween, Death Cab, Social Distortion, Brand New, Nas, The Specials, Deftones, Thursday, Descendents, Girls Against Boys and so much more
Misfits, Morrissey, Ween, Death Cab, Social Distortion, Brand New, Nas, The Specials, Deftones, Thursday, Descendents, Girls Against Boys and so much more
photos by James Richards IV Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach's band The Arcs (whose debut album is one of Rolling Stone's top LPs of the year) are on tour now and they came to Chicago this week for a two-night stand at The Vic (Dec 2-3). We caught the first night and pictures (including shots of openers Mariachi Flor de Toloache) continue below...
In the live setting last night, not only fit perfectly with all of her other material, they often highlighted the set. Sandwiched in between two of her most massive songs to date ("Emily" and "Have One On Me"), "Waltz of the 101st Lightborne" had the same show-stopping effect as those songs, with Ryan and Mirabi's guitar and violin flourishes popping out as much as Joanna's own presence...
photos by James Richards IV The Sword / Royal Thunder Retro riffin' bands The Sword and Royal Thunder are on tour now, and played Chicago over the weekend at Thalia Hall (12/12). We've got a set of pictures from that show. More below...
The Carnegie Hall show featured 'Schoolhouse Rock' songwriter Bob Dorough and you can watch video of them performing "Three is a Magic Number."
Twin Peaks wrapped up an eventful 2016 -- that had them release their new LP Down in Heaven and support it on tour for much of the year -- with two hometown shows...
Chicago radio station 101WKQX threw a holiday show on December 1 at the Aragon Ballroom dubbed 'The Nights We Stole Christmas' with a pretty cool lineup. Here's pics.
Lineup includes Tortoise, Title Fight, JEFF the Brotherhood, BADBADNOTGOOD, Pile, Ceremony, Big Thief, Ezra Furman, Into It. Over It, Open Mike Eagle, and Weaves.
"Truth is 'they' didnt want me 2 perform tonight," Jeremih says.
Sean, who was also an owner of Chicago's Cobra Lounge, sadly passed away at age 42.
Riot Fest returns to Chicago from September 15-17, and a holiday presale begins this Tuesday (11/22).
The 2017 edition of the annual Pitchfork Music Festival happens July 14-16 in its usual location of Chicago's Union Park.
WIlco's Winterlude returns to Chicago in February.
Also watch Mitski's recent 'Colbert' performance.