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- Music, Music Feature Dec 10, 2020
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Will Bloodshot Records stay in the saddle?
Internal strife, unpaid royalties, and the looming possibility of a sale have forced the venerable Chicago indie label to a crossroads.
- Music, Concert Preview Jul 10, 2019
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Bloodshot turns 25 on the gig poster of the week
This week's featured gig poster was created by local artist Justin Hertner.
- Music, Music Feature Apr 9, 2019
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Record Store Day 2019: how and where to celebrate
Details about discounts, giveaways, in-store performances, and more at three dozen shops—with an interactive map and alphabetized listings
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 9, 2017
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How Jon Langford’s Four Lost Souls found a second home in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Four Lost Souls—Jon Langford, Tawny Newsome, John Szymanski, and Bethany Thomas—celebrate their new album on Wednesday at the Hideout.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 22, 2017
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Bethany Thomas brings her first original songs from the stage to the studio
Actor and singer Bethany Thomas celebrates the release of her debut EP, First, on Monday at the Hideout.
- Music, Music Feature May 11, 2016
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Al Scorch plays roots music with unlikely roots
The Chicago banjo fiend talks about his inspirations—including freak bikes, DIY hardcore, and Kelly Hogan.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 16, 2015
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Strap on your dancing shoes for the Chicago Square Dance Summit
Recent Bloodshot Records signee Al Scorch throws a jamboree for lovers of string bands and contra dancing.
- Music, Music Feature Jan 7, 2015
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Where is Bloodshot Records going now that 'insurgent country' has outgrown it?
On the occasion of the label's 20th birthday party, cofounders Nan Warshaw and Rob Miller talk about diversifying their roster, surviving the collapse of album sales, and not getting rich.
- Best of Chicago, Music & Nightlife Jun 25, 2014
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Best local label
Bloodshot Records
- Music, Music Sidebar Apr 30, 2014
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Our guide to the Chicago International Movies & Music Festival 2014 (the music part)
Music headliners include Yo La Tengo, disco orchestra Escort, and Goblin soundtracking Suspiria.
- City Life, Space Sep 27, 2013
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Mai tais and monsters collide in Uptown
Pete Klockau and Katie Monachos's house is home to six-foot totems and 200 tiki mugs.
- Best of Chicago, Music & Nightlife Jun 19, 2013
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Best Local Label
Red Scare Industries
- Film, Artist on Artist Apr 23, 2012
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Artist on Artist: Paul Burch talks to Jon Langford of the Waco Brothers
"Getting onstage with the Wacos was like being on a jet engine"
- Music, Music Feature Apr 18, 2012
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Our guide to Record Store Day
The day at a glance (OK, several glances)
- Best of Chicago, Music & Nightlife Jun 23, 2011
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Best local label
Red Scare Industries voted best local label
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 12, 2010
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The Neo-70s Country of Whitey Morgan
Whitey Morgan, who plays a free show at Reggie's Music Joint on Wednesday night, digs into the rough-and-tumble sounds of 70s country.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 5, 2010
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Toni Preckwinkle on The Interview Show
Toni Preckwinkle, Democratic candidate for Cook County Board President, sits down with Mark Bazer at the Hideout.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 19, 2009
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Dinner & A Show: Saturday 12/19
Indie-rock holiday music, an early Rick Bayless protege still going strong in Old Town, and three too-new-to-review restaurants.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 16, 2009
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Musicians Need a Different Kind of Benefit
Musicians—and entrepreneurs—get the short end of the stick from an employer-based system of health insurance.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 27, 2009
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Bloodshot Records celebrates 15 years
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 27, 2008
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Waco Brothers go live
The Waco Brothers, one of Chicago's most reliable live bands, finally release a live album.
- Blogs, Bleader May 14, 2007
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RIP, Nancy Tannenbaum
Nancy Tannenbaum, original guitarist of Moonshine Willy, has died.
- Music, Music Review Jan 5, 2006
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Soundman Versus Flesh-Eating Bacteria; Kevin Tihista Leaves the Woodshed
His next challenge: a six-figure medical bill
