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- City Life, Public Service Announcement Nov 13, 2020
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Stuck inside ain't that bad
Upcoming events and distractions from our listings coordinator
- Music, Chicagoans of Note May 12, 2020
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Billy Helmkamp, co-owner of the Whistler and Sleeping Village
“This is gonna devastate our industry. We were the first to close; we’re gonna be the last to reopen. A lot of venues aren’t gonna make it.”
- Music, Music Feature Sep 25, 2019
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Keeping the beat
Chicago’s beat scene has to do without the attention the city’s rappers get, but it’s a vital incubator for adventurous, ambitious instrumental hip-hop.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 9, 2019
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Chicago pop insurgents White Ppl play a fund-raiser for Hoist Fest
Plus: The former Mama jammers in Bandy celebrate a new tape, and DJ and soul historian Duane Powell shines a light on songwriter Eugene McDaniels.
- Music, Music Feature Jan 23, 2019
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Why won’t City Hall fight for Chicago’s homegrown music scene?
The Chicago Independent Venue League shouldn’t have to push back against the Live Nation handouts in the Lincoln Yards development—but the city doesn’t protect its own treasures.
- Music, Music Feature Dec 13, 2018
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Honoring the vanishing musical culture of Wicker Park
In some ways, Dorian’s is just one more boutiquey bar and restaurant. But its record store and music bookings connect it to the neighborhood’s 1990s arts community.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jul 10, 2018
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Transcontinental indie rockers Man’s Body celebrate their debut album in Chicago
Plus: Hardcore collective CB Radio Gorgeous throw a skateboard-centric benefit for detained immigrants, and the Whistler hosts battling beat makers at Fresh Roasted.
- Blogs, Bleader May 1, 2017
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The One-Minute Play Festival, a May the 4th Star Wars party, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Female Chicago Comics Panel, Chiang Mai Thai New Year Celebration, and more happenings from May 1-4.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 13, 2017
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Young M.A, a new series at Kusanya Cafe, Slo ’Mo’s fifth anniversary, and more music stories from around the Web
Over the past week the Reader has collected these music stories that are still worth your time today.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jan 17, 2017
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This weekend’s No Walls benefit helps Chicagoans help the people in Trump’s crosshairs
Plus: Bobby Conn answers the inauguration with two sets at the Hideout, and the Whistler launches a free music service.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 18, 2016
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Book Fort Fair, Hot Heels Club, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
Dance Theatre of Harlem, Sub Chroma, and more happenings from November 18-20.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 14, 2016
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Dining With Goose, Death, Sex & Money, and more things to do in Chicago this week
Feminist Happy Hour, Sauced Market, and more happenings from November 14-17.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 26, 2016
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An exit interview with departing clarinetist James Falzone and a rare set by Chris Dammann’s Restroy
Clarinetist James Falzone is moving to Seattle after landing a gig at Cornish College of the Arts.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Sep 23, 2015
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The Thons reissue their whole discography in meatspace
Plus: Fast Decay play a free matinee at an art show in their neighborhood library, and the Whistler celebrates seven years in business.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 27, 2015
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Chicago Singles Club continues to unite the city's vast music community
The local music site has helped create new bonds among the diverse array of local musicians it's documented for more than two years.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Aug 12, 2015
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The Black and Brown Punk Show Collective's annual festival returns
Plus: The Lemons and Paul Cherry collaborate on a split cassette, and the Peekaboos debut a new lineup.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 26, 2015
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Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival is now Logan Square Arts Festival
Logan Square Arts Festival—formerly the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival—gets underway in a new location this weekend.
- Music, Gossip Wolf May 6, 2015
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James Swanberg of Today's Hits plays 100 songs at one show
Plus: Swearwords celebrate an EP that grew into an LP, and the You Are Here festival sets up a maze beneath Thalia Hall.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 15, 2015
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This year White Mystery's spring surprise is the tour movie That Was Awesome
Plus: New shows and new music from local punks Mama and singer-producer Justin Demus
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 29, 2014
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Best shows to see: Earth, Il Sogno del Marinaio, Dre Green
The best shows to see on Mon 9/29 through Wed 10/1
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 28, 2014
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Listen to local dream-pop outfit Savage Sister cover Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love'
The local three-piece recorded this sullen track to prepare for next week's Kate Bush tribute at the Whistler.
- Best of Chicago, Music & Nightlife Jun 25, 2014
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Best smoking area
Ugly Hookah Cafe
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 3, 2014
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James Swanberg of Today's Hits and the Lemons made me a song
. . . and all I did was buy the Lemons' excellent debut cassette from Bric-a-Brac Records.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 3, 2014
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Reader's Agenda Mon 3/3: A jambalaya cook-off, Movieoke, and Fred Frith
What's on the Reader's Agenda for Monday, March 3
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 3, 2014
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Get to know your Jean Banchet Award winners
How this year's crop of top chefs have performed in Reader features.
