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- Music, Music Feature Jul 30, 2020
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Want live music back? Wear a mask and call Congress.
Staff from 22 Chicago music venues talk about how far they still are from normal—and what it’ll take to keep them around till we all get there.
- Music, Music Feature Apr 16, 2020
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Remembering Chicago music champion Christen Thomas
She booked shows for a decade with the Empty Bottle and Metro teams, but that work was just the beginning of the love, joy, and support she showered on the local scene.
- Music, Music Feature Aug 22, 2018
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Andrew Smith throws Jungle Green’s homemade songs at a bigger wall—will they stick?
The Chicago singer-songwriter has promoted his music mostly by sending it to people who reply to flyers he’s taped to lampposts. Fortunately he’s also made some well-connected fans.
- Music, Music Feature May 24, 2017
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The poop scoop on festival season
Service Sanitation porta-potties have become a ubiquitous sight at Chicago’s outdoor concerts. And even if you don’t think you want to, you’re about to learn about the business that put them there.
- Blogs, Bleader May 7, 2015
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Thalia Hall's garage hosts a minifest . . . in a maze
A look at the maze that will host You Are Here Festival