Ah yes finally I have a new awkward conversation to post fresh off the presses. And, you might say it was a day late as I usually try to post these on fridays but I prefer almost a week early. I had a lovely afternoon out with a couple of good friends, Gina [...]
3/20/07
Empty Bottle in Chicago
Last Tuesday at the Bottle was a real treat because there were not just one or two but three great bands to see, who oddly enough were all composed of exactly three people. Portland Oregon’s Menomena played a fantastic set with a good collection of songs that varied between more typical [...]
Schubas in Chicago
3/15/7
I’m a huge fan of both Luna and Galaxie 500 and it’s clear to me that after this length of time Dean Wareham has not only built up a fantastic back catalog of albums and songs but still has the magic to create more. Singing alongside his enchanting wife Britta Phillips (also [...]
3/12/7
Schubas in Chicago
If Prototypes were to write the Zombies song “Time of the Season” they might had written a triumphant “It’s the time of the season for dancing.” Fronted by the captivating and energetic Isabelle De Loussal, this French pop four piece swung open their arms to the welcome of the happily moving crowd [...]
Ah it’s been awhile…and I am a day late.
This awkward conversation took place at one of my favorite clubs, Schubas, on Thursday night when I went to see Dean and Britta of Luna fame (Dean Wareham was also in Galaxie 500 prior to Luna) Note: I will be posting a setlist, pictures and a review [...]
March 9th,2007
Steppenwolf in Chicago
The above photo was taken earlier this summer at Intonation Music Festival. You can find more pictures from this set here
What a joy it is to see Jon Brion…not only does he have a great personality but his extremely flexible and versatile way of creating music and seeing all of the trends [...]
Ah the lovely Sarah Assbring…she is understated and subtle but when she sings, you know she means the easily anthemic words that make up her songs. The key to the music is that the lyrics are simple enough (usually one or two lines) for you to know the songs right away and for the [...]
Pitchfork recently announced a whole slew of great bands that will be playing their THREE (!) day festival Friday July 13th-Sunday July 15th. Though I think it will be interesting and a nice variety to hear bands like Clipse and Girl Talk, I am most looking forward to seeing and hearing Cat Power and [...]
2/24/07
Empty Bottle in Chicago
In case anyone missed it, Cinchel posed a review to Radio Free Chicago of the wonderful Canadian band Do Make Say Think. Though it was a really dark set, it was great to see so many instruments and talented musicians fill the stage with their lovely sounds. We had [...]
3/4/7
Schubas in Chicago
It’s not that I’m in love with Rob Dickinson exactly but there really is something special about him. Although I became a Catherine Wheel fan in high school, I was never able to see and hear him perform with his bandmates, which is regrettable. Suffice it to say that if you are a [...]