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As the doors opened and people began entering , we found a big empty space with risers at the far edges. The black curta...
02/15/2023

As the doors opened and people began entering , we found a big empty space with risers at the far edges. The black curtains at one end eventually drew our attention, but folks were happy to sit on the risers and gather in the back. The chatter was loud and the tension was thick by the time the curtains drew back.

The lineup was and . Click the link in our bio to get a full dig on how the show went.

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The fact that it was a school night, the Beat Kitchen was a great setting for a show. That didn’t stop folks from crowdi...
02/10/2023

The fact that it was a school night, the Beat Kitchen was a great setting for a show. That didn’t stop folks from crowding the room with knit hats, pints of beer, and chit-chat between sets. The evening showcased three great math rock bands from Chicago all bringing a special flavor to the stage.

The lineup was , , and , all amazing bands who brought power to the stage. Click the link in our bio to get a full dig on how the show went.

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There was a house show vibe as folks chatted not just in the twos or fours you usually see, but in growing gaggles and w...
02/08/2023

There was a house show vibe as folks chatted not just in the twos or fours you usually see, but in growing gaggles and with the bands on stage. It was a local show with local vibes. But don't think that means sparse. From the first band, the crowd was thick.

The lineup was , , and , all amazing bands who brought power to the stage. Click the link in our bio to get a full dig on how the show went.

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There was a crisp edge to the friendly atmosphere of the Bottle, as little clusters of happy chatting formed, pulled tog...
02/01/2023

There was a crisp edge to the friendly atmosphere of the Bottle, as little clusters of happy chatting formed, pulled together for the warmth. It was the kind of cold that gets me excited to move, like bouncing while waiting for the bus.

The lineup was , , and and they were primed for moving. Click the link in our bio to get a full dig on how the show went.

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It was a dark and rainy evening sneaking up on Lincoln Hall on January 18th but that didn’t stop the throngs of people p...
01/22/2023

It was a dark and rainy evening sneaking up on Lincoln Hall on January 18th but that didn’t stop the throngs of people piling to the front of the stage for a triple stack of bands ranging from jazz to hip-hop to rock ‘n’ roll.

The lineup was a Chicago quartet .night.laundry, Detroit artist with Late Night Dive Home from El Paso rounding out the night.

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The moody interior of was perfect for a blustery Tuesday evening in Chicago. We couldn’t ask for a better night to hear...
12/05/2022

The moody interior of was perfect for a blustery Tuesday evening in Chicago. We couldn’t ask for a better night to hear some live music and shake it with friends and loved ones.

The lineup was a Chicago powerhouse with headlining and opening the evening. Madison, WI duo was in the middle of the hometowners sandwich.

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It’s been a hot minute, but we’re making our way back onto the scene. What better way to get back into the swing of thin...
10/05/2022

It’s been a hot minute, but we’re making our way back onto the scene. What better way to get back into the swing of things than with Live, Vol. 1!

There were so many great bands, DJs and vendors. We’d love to hear what live music y’all are enjoying out there. Leave a comment or hit us in the DMs.

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Happy Halloween, ghoulish surfers! We had the pleasure of going to the single release celebration at the last Tuesday...
10/31/2021

Happy Halloween, ghoulish surfers! We had the pleasure of going to the
single release celebration at the last Tuesday night. They brought a party vibe wrapped in an incredible seven-piece band.

opened the evening evoking the macabre.

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Check out our latest photo essay from taken inside the on October 2nd! Three bands took the inside stage and slayed! ...
10/15/2021

Check out our latest photo essay from taken inside the on October 2nd!

Three bands took the inside stage and slayed! and brought out a great evening of garage rock!

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We saw two prolific song weavers making great use of the Thalia Hall stagescape on September 29th. started the night off...
10/05/2021

We saw two prolific song weavers making great use of the Thalia Hall stagescape on September 29th.

started the night off bathed in red light and draped in a bedazzled denim gown. took to the stage and gave an unbridled delivery of modern American rock.

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Wanna hear about some awesome live music from a Chicago band? takes an avant-garde mentality and fuses it with a musica...
09/22/2021

Wanna hear about some awesome live music from a Chicago band?

takes an avant-garde mentality and fuses it with a musically eclectic storm, expressing emotional syncopation.

They are the Arias brothers and have been playing together for years. Their talent comes from hard work and a family background steeped in music and entertainment.

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Got in some live music last Wednesday! Saw two killer bands and it was amazing! kicked off their tour with a seriously...
09/19/2021

Got in some live music last Wednesday!

Saw two killer bands and it was amazing!

kicked off their tour with a seriously slick rock band called .

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Seeing live music gives us joy, and it is our mission, in these trying times, to spread some of that joy to you. We don’t just want to spread it, we want to share it; which is why we are a crowd-sourced publication. We want you to join us: to write about, and share pictures of, the shows you attend, the new albums you love, the bands you adore, and any other thing that has to do with seeing, performing, or experiencing music in Chicago. We are always looking for more contributors! Please send an email to [email protected] to get started.

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