Reviews
Tuesday, April 19 2011
Liam Finn: 5 April 2011 - Chicago
The only thing in the room that could even compete with Liam’s restless energy was his impressive talent as a musician.
Wednesday, June 16 2010
Besnard Lakes + The Ponys: 24 May 2010: Chicago
The opening night of the “Downtown Sound” Series proved what was already assumed from the lineup: this will be the best way to spend your Monday evening in Chicago for the next couple of months.
Thursday, November 5 2009
Yo La Tengo: 6 October 2009 - Chicago
Even in the moments when they seem to be teetering on the edge of control, like during one of Ira’s guitar tirades, every single note and squall of feedback feels necessary.
Monday, October 12 2009
Bloodshot Records Beer B-Q at Hideout Block Party: 12 September 2009 - Chicago
Acting as a final curtain call on summer festivals in Chicago, the Hideout Block party was back for its 13th installment, but what a difference a year can make.
Monday, August 24 2009
The Dead Weather: 28 July 2009 - Chicago
This show managed to dwarf the entire theatre and on occasion felt too large to have any business trying to fit inside.
Blogs
Friday, October 28 2011
Austin City Limits: Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr + Fleet Foxes + Arcade Fire
When you get right down to it, very few bands are truly capable of commanding a festival size crowd and won't be getting any easier, as attention spans get ever shorter.
Thursday, October 27 2011
Austin City Limits 2011: Wanda Jackson + Cut Copy
Much like Loretta Lynn experienced back in 2004, Wanda Jackson was recently given some new musical life, through a collaboration with Jack White.
Wednesday, October 26 2011
Austin City Limits 2011: James Blake + Kurt Vile
When it comes to James Blake’s music, it has been an extremely slow journey towards appreciation for me, which might just be an appropriate pace given his style of music.
Thursday, November 11 2010
Jónsi: 3 November 2010 - Chicago
Simply put, the show is the greatest 80-minute dream you will ever have. The evening transcends a mere rock show and proves to be a complete audio and visual experience which will leave you in complete and utter awe.
Thursday, August 12 2010
Seu Jorge: 3 Aug 2010 - Chicago
Despite a scorching temperatures and oppressive humidity, Brazilian native Seu Jorge delivered a performance filled with energetic rhythms and grooves.
