The Future Laureates Look To The Past At Bottom Lounge

   After many reassurances over the last week or so, The Future Laureates have made it clear that they are not breaking up. Rather, the time has come to try some new things as individuals and live a life free from the burdens of being in a band-at least for a little while. After 8 years of making music together, one could certainly understand the … Continue reading The Future Laureates Look To The Past At Bottom Lounge

The Future Laureates at Metro 6/5/2015

Friday night Metro held a local showcase featuring Jeff Brown & The New Black headlining. Common Shiner opened the concert, playing their last big set as a band before they go their separate ways. The Lauren Wolf Band, a great blues band worth checking out, was there as well. And of course our friends The Future Laureates, who we’ve seen play live a whole bunch … Continue reading The Future Laureates at Metro 6/5/2015

SxSw Send-off For Chicago Bands At Bottom Lounge 3/7/2015

There’s a party going down at Bottom Lounge this Saturday, and it’s gonna be a great time. 4 Chicago bands will be playing their last sets in town before heading down to Austin, TX for the South By Southwest music festival. Molehill will be headlining the night, and they’ll be joined by some of my favorite acts: The Future Laureates, Vintage Blue, and Steve Stone. … Continue reading SxSw Send-off For Chicago Bands At Bottom Lounge 3/7/2015

The Future Laureates At Double Door 10/25/2013

Friday night Double Door hosted one of the more collaborative shows I’ve seen in Chicago this year. The Future Laureates were the headliners, but it definitely felt like a team effort, with many shout outs to the three other bands featured on that stage throughout the evening. One thing I’ve always appreciated about Future Laureates is how gracious they are, quick to point out that … Continue reading The Future Laureates At Double Door 10/25/2013

Great Shows All Week Long: Your Guide To The Best Concerts 8/12-8/17

After a slow week with not much going on following Lollapalooza weekend, we’re right back in the swing of things starting tomorrow. There’s too much going on for me to waste a lot of time with an intro, so let’s just dive right in… Tuesday August 13th The Future Laureates will be performing at House Of Blues. Q87.7 is sponsoring, and if you go LIKE … Continue reading Great Shows All Week Long: Your Guide To The Best Concerts 8/12-8/17