Disappears at Lincoln Hall on April 13, 2012

written by: Alex Bahler on April 15, 2012

Taking the phrase “less talk, more action” to heart, Disappears showed atmosphere and muscle aren’t mutually exclusive while keeping the banter to a brief “thanks guys” near the end.

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Wild Flag at Metro on April 5, 2012

written by: Tara Dolan on April 7, 2012

With no light show, no banners, no frills, the ignition was unquestionable when Carrie Brownstein, Mary Timony, Rebecca Cole, and Janet Weiss took the stage.

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Swervedriver at Bottom Lounge on April 3, 2012

written by: Craig Bechtel on April 6, 2012

Although the British act was always Adam Franklin’s show anyway, he provided ample demonstration of the how and why in the environs of the black cavern under Chicago’s el tracks known as Bottom Lounge on Tuesday night.

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Living After Death

written by: Matt Wink on April 6, 2012

He was a gangster-turned-artist who still had a chip on his shoulder.

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