written by: Ciara Shook
on September 28, 2014
Truly, the overall theme of Voir Dire seems to be a desire to connect with those nearest to us in earnest—as the Latin expression implies—with no interest in reaching far-flung audiences who are invariable removed from the current dialogue.
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written by: Ciara Shook
on September 11, 2013
Not doing anything next Saturday? We might be able to help you with that.
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written by: Ciara Shook
on August 26, 2013
The Love Language’s Stuart McLamb Tries a New Sound on Ruby Red.
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written by: Ciara Shook
on August 4, 2013
Thought we were done giving away free tickets? Think again.
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written by: Ciara Shook
on February 15, 2013
White Mystery are the type to play their tracks with the same spit and vigor as on their albums, but with the added pogo jumping and headbanging that makes seeing them live an experience beyond the canned heat on the albums.
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written by: Ciara Shook
on October 6, 2012
Crocodiles put on a short-but-sweet set that left little room for filler or chatter. The close quarters and reckless acoustics of Subterranean fused the sound with anyone who could hear it.
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written by: Ciara Shook
on May 21, 2012
A former Chicagoan by way of the Mid-Atlantic, the Windy City was certainly a stop Pug was looking forward to, and he was welcomed back with open arms for a two-night stint at a venue he’d previously appeared at.
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written by: Ciara Shook
on May 6, 2012
By the end of the 20-song set, the evening was more of a Carolina Chocolate Drop experience than a Carolina Chocolate Drops show.
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written by: Ciara Shook
on April 20, 2012
Here’s to another two decades, Pavement.
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written by: Ciara Shook
on April 5, 2012
Chicago rockers Minor Characters have joined forces with Chicago HOPES to present Bright Lights for Bright Kids IV, on April 14, 2012, at Beat Kitchen.
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written by: Ciara Shook
on April 1, 2012
Here are 10 of 500 albums Amazon is offering for $5 each during the month of April.
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written by: Ciara Shook
on February 15, 2012
With as many arms flying and balls in the air as the cover of 2011’s Confetti illustrates, the group had a way of getting carried away in each song while keeping the sound firmly grounded.
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