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Music, In Rotation Jun 28, 2019
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Veteran singer-songwriter Susan Werner on the future queen of bluegrass

Plus: Musician and artist Scott Montgomery on the very same Susan Werner, Reader coeditor in chief Karen Hawkins on a song to restart your heart, and more
- By Karen Hawkins
- Tags: In Rotation, Jamila Woods, LSD, Heavn, Legacy! Legacy!, Beyoncé, Formation, Ashley Everett, choreography, Hubbard Street Dance, Lizzo, Cuz I Love You, Coconut Oil, Truth Hurts, Susan Werner, James Booker, Dr. John, Harry Connick Jr., Molly Tuttle, bluegrass, The Gun Song, Stephen Sondheim, Assassins, Scott Montgomery, Stooges, Raw Power, Iggy Pop, Can, Lou Reed, Fela Kuti, Video

Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Apr 25, 2018
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Deacon Jones cofounded the legendary Baby Huey & the Babysitters—and that was just for starters

Trumpeter and organist Deacon Jones played for Curtis Mayfield, Freddie King, and Carlos Santana, and spent 18 years with John Lee Hooker.
- By Steve Krakow
- Tags: The Secret History of Chicago Music, Melvyn Jones, Melvyn "Deacon" Jones, Deacon Jones, organ, trumpet, Hammond B-3, Baby Huey & the Babysitters, Baby Huey, Harold Jones, Johnny Ross, James Ramey, Curtis Mayfield, Curtom, John Lee Hooker, Freddie King, Eric Clapton, Elvin Bishop, Carlos Santana, Buddy Miles, Marva Wright, Willie Dixon, Jealous, Mr. Lucky, Chill Out, Mighty Balls of Fire, Babe’s & Ricky’s Inn, Downtown Blues & Comedy Club, Garrett Morris, Makin’ Blues History, Gregg Allman, Dr. John, Deacon Jones Blues Band, Video

Music, In Rotation Nov 29, 2016
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The U. of C.’s Seth Brodsky on Kendrick Lamar’s instructions for resistance

Plus: SAIC assistant professor Seth Kim-Cohen on why it’s not time for pretty songs, Reader writer Peter Margasak on the epitome of Memphis roots music, and more
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: In Rotation, Andrew Cyrille, The Declaration of Musical Independence, ECM, Coltrane Time, drummer, Bill Frisell, Richard Teitelbaum, Ben Street, James Luther Dickinson, Jim Dickinson, Dixie Fried, Memphis, Mac Rebennack, Dr. John, Dixie Flyers, reissue, Laurence Crane, Asamisimasa, Sound of Horse, Hubro, Paul Robeson, Donald Trump, Joanna Newsom, Divers, Sapokanikan, Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp a Butterfly, The Blacker the Berry, Clover Hope, Igor Stravinsky, Le Sacre du Printemps, Video

Blogs, Bleader Oct 13, 2015
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Revisit the irresistible charm of Dr. John's Night Tripper phase

"Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya," a track from the New Orleans legend's new singles collection
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: 12 O'Clock Track, Music, Post No Bills, Dr. John, Mac Rebennack, New Orleans, The Atco/Atlantic Singles 1968-1974, "Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya, " 12 O'Clock Track, Night Tripper, Dan Auerbach, Locked Down, Video

Blogs, Bleader Jun 15, 2014
Reader's Agenda Sun 6/15: Chicago Blues Festival, Sketchbook 14: 2049, and a Wax Trax Pop-Up Shop

What's on the Reader's Agenda for Sunday, June 15
- By Kerry Cardoza
- Tags: Do This, Arts, Chicago Blues Festival, Aaron Neville, Chicago Delta Blues Band, Dr. John, Grant Park, Collaboraction, Sketchbook 14: 2049, Wax Trax, Metro, Cocksure

Music, Music Feature Jun 9, 2014
The Reader's guide to the 31st annual Chicago Blues Festival

Bettye LaVette, Dr. John, and Billy Boy Arnold headline a diverse lineup that includes several underappreciated treasures on the fest's smallest stages.
- By David Whiteis, Bill Dahl, Peter Margasak, and Leor Galil
- Tags: Music Feature, Chicago Blues Festival, blues, soul, R&B, roots rock, Bettye LaVette, Dr. John, Dorothy Moore, Billy Boy Arnold, Mark Hummel, Mark Hummel's Harmonica Blow Out, Willie Clayton, Cicero Blake, Nikki Hill, Otis Taylor, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Theo Huff, Sugar Blue, Pat Brown, Homemade Jamz, Deitra Farr, Peaches Staten, Nellie Travis, dining, nonprofits, Windy City Blues Society, Koko Taylor Celebrity Aid Foundation, Fenando Jones, Blues Kids Foundation, Larry McCray, Jeremy Marre, Rob Riesman, books, Chicago Blues Angels, Hollee Thee Maxwell, Shirley King, Liz Mandeville, WXRT, Bill Perry

Blogs, Bleader Jan 14, 2013
My favorite albums of 2012, numbers 40 through 31

My belated countdown of my 40 favorite albums of the year
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: Year in Review, Music, Post No Bills, Mike Wexler, Jeremy Pelt, Ivar Grydeland, Huntsville, Kevin Drumm, Eivind Opsvik Overseas, Neneh Cherry, the Thing, J.D. Allen Trio, Aaron Dilloway, Wolf Eyes, Dr. John, Dan Auerbach, Henry Threadgill Zooid, favorite records of 2012, Year in Review 2012, Variations on a Theme

Music, In Rotation Oct 29, 2012
In Rotation: Wild Belle's Natalie Bergman on Malian photographer Malick Sidibé

Plus: The Reader's Tal Rosenberg on Kendrick Lamar, and designer Elise Bergman on Sharon Van Etten's Puritan nudie video
- By Tal Rosenberg
- Tags: In Rotation, Kendrick Lamar, The Roches, Amazing Blondel, Natalie Bergman, Wild Belle, Malick Sidibe, Dr. John, Melina Matsoukas, Elise Bergman, Sharon Van Etten

Blogs, Bleader Jun 7, 2012
The Chicago Blues Festival, Ribfest Chicago, and more on the B Side

Lots of blues, lots of ribs, and lots more
- By Luca Cimarusti
- Tags: Music, B Side, Chicago Blues Festival, Ribfest Chicago, Rockin' Johnny Burgin, Charlie Musselwhite, Moritat, Ghetty, Jason Shanley, Cinchel, Clark, Marduk, the Eternals, Dragged Into Sunlight, Dr. John, Radiohead

Blogs, Bleader Jun 7, 2012
Shows to see: Dragged Into Sunlight, Swimsuit Addition, Radiohead, and more

Gnarly bubblegum, incomprehensible Lovecraftian horror, and Dr. John
- By Miles Raymer
- Tags: Do This, Music, Soundboard, Swimsuit Addition, Lemonade, Le1f, Radiohead, Dragged Into Sunlight, Dr. John, Iron & Wine

Blogs, Bleader Mar 20, 2009
B.B. King's endless farewell

Blues legend B.B. King won't quit the road even at 83, and he's coming to the Venue at Horseshoe Casino on Monday.
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: Music, Post No Bills, blues, Horseshoe Casino, B.B. King, T Bone Burnett, Dr. John, Jim Keltner

Music, Music Review Mar 30, 1989
Wrong place, right time: Dr. John vs the Moulin Rouge
- By David Whiteis
- Tags: Music Review, Rock, etc., Dr. John, Maria Muldaur

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Veteran singer-songwriter Susan Werner on the future queen of bluegrass

Plus: Musician and artist Scott Montgomery on the very same Susan Werner, Reader coeditor in chief Karen Hawkins on a song to restart your heart, and more

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Deacon Jones cofounded the legendary Baby Huey & the Babysitters—and that was just for starters

Trumpeter and organist Deacon Jones played for Curtis Mayfield, Freddie King, and Carlos Santana, and spent 18 years with John Lee Hooker.

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The U. of C.’s Seth Brodsky on Kendrick Lamar’s instructions for resistance

Plus: SAIC assistant professor Seth Kim-Cohen on why it’s not time for pretty songs, Reader writer Peter Margasak on the epitome of Memphis roots music, and more

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Revisit the irresistible charm of Dr. John's Night Tripper phase

"Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya," a track from the New Orleans legend's new singles collection

Reader's Agenda Sun 6/15: Chicago Blues Festival, Sketchbook 14: 2049, and a Wax Trax Pop-Up Shop

What's on the Reader's Agenda for Sunday, June 15

The Reader's guide to the 31st annual Chicago Blues Festival

Bettye LaVette, Dr. John, and Billy Boy Arnold headline a diverse lineup that includes several underappreciated treasures on the fest's smallest stages.

My favorite albums of 2012, numbers 40 through 31

My belated countdown of my 40 favorite albums of the year

In Rotation: Wild Belle's Natalie Bergman on Malian photographer Malick Sidibé

Plus: The Reader's Tal Rosenberg on Kendrick Lamar, and designer Elise Bergman on Sharon Van Etten's Puritan nudie video

The Chicago Blues Festival, Ribfest Chicago, and more on the B Side

Lots of blues, lots of ribs, and lots more

Shows to see: Dragged Into Sunlight, Swimsuit Addition, Radiohead, and more

Gnarly bubblegum, incomprehensible Lovecraftian horror, and Dr. John

B.B. King's endless farewell

Blues legend B.B. King won't quit the road even at 83, and he's coming to the Venue at Horseshoe Casino on Monday.

Wrong place, right time: Dr. John vs the Moulin Rouge

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Plus: Musician and artist Scott Montgomery on the very same Susan Werner, Reader coeditor in chief Karen Hawkins on a song to restart your heart, and more

Trumpeter and organist Deacon Jones played for Curtis Mayfield, Freddie King, and Carlos Santana, and spent 18 years with John Lee Hooker.

Plus: SAIC assistant professor Seth Kim-Cohen on why it’s not time for pretty songs, Reader writer Peter Margasak on the epitome of Memphis roots music, and more

"Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya," a track from the New Orleans legend's new singles collection

What's on the Reader's Agenda for Sunday, June 15

Bettye LaVette, Dr. John, and Billy Boy Arnold headline a diverse lineup that includes several underappreciated treasures on the fest's smallest stages.

My belated countdown of my 40 favorite albums of the year

Plus: The Reader's Tal Rosenberg on Kendrick Lamar, and designer Elise Bergman on Sharon Van Etten's Puritan nudie video

Lots of blues, lots of ribs, and lots more

Gnarly bubblegum, incomprehensible Lovecraftian horror, and Dr. John

Blues legend B.B. King won't quit the road even at 83, and he's coming to the Venue at Horseshoe Casino on Monday.

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