LIVE REVIEW: INNERVIEW DOES LOLLAPALOOZA, DAY THREE
Day Three at Lollapalooza brought a mixture of light rain and torrential downpours, with Cage the Elephant offering a performance for the ages in the slop. The bold choice of wearing all white did not...
View ArticleMeet Chicago’s Newest Festival: ElSounds to Set Up Shop in Logan Square
A collection of Chicago-centric indie publications is hosting a new underground music festival in Logan Square featuring over 25 local bands called ElSounds, taking place August 23-24 at Cole’s Bar —...
View ArticleThe Breeders, Unknown Mortal Orchestra to Play 312 Urban Block Party
Goose Island has announced the initial lineup for this year’s 312 Urban Block Party, taking place September 20 at its main brewery location at 1800 W. Fulton St. Bands include The Breeders, Unknown...
View ArticleCongress Theater Allowed to Reopen…By Banning All EDM Shows
In a scene out of Footlose, the City of Chicago has banned EDM shows at the Congress Theater. The venue has been shut down since May 2013 and, according to a new report in DNAInfo.com, will be allowed...
View ArticleDave Chappelle to Host Common’s New Festival in Union Park
Chicago will welcome yet another new addition to its ever-expanding festival scene on September 21, when Common brings his new AAHH! FEST to Union Park. The local music festival, designed to “let the...
View ArticleRiot Fest Announces Schedule, Pussy Riot Speaking Panel
As part of Riot Fest’s 10-year anniversary festivities, the festival has announced the inaugural installment of the Riot Fest Speaks series. The new panel will take place at Chicago’s Riot Fest on...
View ArticleLIVE REVIEW: INNERVIEW AT RIOT FEST, DAY ONE
Entering Riot Fest through the main entrance Friday night was a scene right out of Michael Jackson’s Thriller. The “Zombie Containment Unit”, Riot Fest’s version of a haunted house, released monsters...
View ArticleLIVE REVIEW: INNERVIEW AT RIOT FEST, DAY TWO
Saturday brought sunshine while Die Antwoord brought an energy-packed zef-side performance, entering the stage wearing orange jumpsuits which Ninja and Yo-Landi Vi$$er tore off during their hyperactive...
View ArticleLIVE REVIEW: INNERVIEW AT RIOT FEST, DAY THREE
With Sunday came more sunshine and warmer temperatures atop a ground now fully tilled by foot traffic. Kurt Vile kicked off with “Wakin’ On A Pretty Day”, a sentiment undoubtedly held by many three-day...
View ArticleSmoking Banned at Chicago Parks Where Festivals Are Held
The Chicago Park District’s Board of Commissioners has voted to ban cigarettes, cigars, pipes, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, and medical marijuana from all 580 city parks. This includes parks where many of...
View ArticleTomorrow Never Knows Announces Initial 2015 Lineup
Tomorrow Never Knows, taking place at venues around Chicago January 14-18, has announced its initial 2015 lineup to include Cloud Nothings, Zola Jesus, Jukebox the Ghost, The Both (Ted Leo & Aimee...
View ArticleLollapalooza Expands to Berlin In 2015
Lollapalooza has broken into Europe with the announcement of Lollapalooza Berlin 2015, taking place September 12-13 at Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport. Germany will join Chile, Brazil and Argentina as the...
View ArticleLollapalooza Announces 2015 South America Lineups
Lollapalooza has announced lineups for its 2015 festivals in Chile, Brazil, and Argentina. The fifth edition of Lollapalooza Chile takes place March 14-15 at O’Higgins Park in Santiago. The festival’s...
View ArticleChicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival Announces 2015 Lineup
The Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival is really stepping up its game this year, announcing a 2015 lineup that features 22 bands playing six local venues over a six-week period this winter...
View ArticleGrateful Dead to Reunite for Three Shows at Soldier Field in July
In the realm of “holy shit!” news, The Grateful Dead have arisen from the dead to play three shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field July 3-5, with Phish’s Trey Anastasio playing the role of Jerry Garcia. The...
View ArticlePhases of the Moon Relocates to Arkansas Ozarks
Phases of the Moon Music + Art Festival, which held its inaugural edition last September in downstate Danville, has relocated to the Arkansas Ozarks for 2015. The 2015 festival will be held October...
View ArticleSpring Awakening Announces 2015 Lineup
Spring Awakening, taking place at Soldier Field June 12-14, has announced its 2015 lineup to include headliners Tiesto, Diplo, Afrojack, Zedd, Hardwell, Eric Prydz, plus a “surprise headliner” to be...
View ArticleEmpty Bottle to Host Outdoor Street Festival…In February
Since no one died during last year’s inaugural Music Frozen Dancing street festival held outside the Empty Bottle last winter, the venue has announced the return of the festival for 2015. To be held...
View ArticleWilco to Headline 2015 Pitchfork Music Festival
Pitchfork Music Festival, hosting its 10th anniversary edition July 17-19 in Chicago’s Union Park, has announced its 2015 lineup to include Wilco, Sleater-Kinney, Chance the Rapper, New Pornographers,...
View ArticleLive Review: Sleater-Kinney at the Riviera 2/17
The hushed sold-out crowd bathed in blue light erupted into cheers as Janet, Corin and Carrie snuck onto the stage decked out in flowing pantsuits, dresses and jeweled shirts. The huge grey fabric...
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