The Smart Studios Story, opening the Chicago International Movies & Music Festival, revisits the Madison recording studio that nurtured the indie rock of the 90s.
This week's Early Warnings include the Big Pink, Coliseum, Blitzen Trapper, Phoenix, Devo, the Chicago Jazz Festival, the National, Shonen Knife, and Wavves.
The Devo shows at the Vic aren't your only chances to get a taste of Mark Mothersbaugh this week; some of his visual art is on exhibit at David Leonardis Gallery.