Bahamas at Pritzker Pavilion 8/6/18

I wasn’t a big fan of the new Bahamas record, Earthtones, when it came out earlier this year. Still, I saw him play at Metro with The Weather Station and found myself enjoying the tunes more when they were played live. That continued last night at Pritzker Pavilion, where he played a free set with Bad Bad Hats. The venue wasn’t as packed as it … Continue reading Bahamas at Pritzker Pavilion 8/6/18

Weekend Picks & Peeks: July 26-28

The weekends in major cities can be overwhelming-so much to do and see with so little time. In order to make your life a little easier, I’ve decided to tell you exactly where to be and when, so the only decision you’ll need to make is whether you need another beer or should you get a funnel cake. There’s a couple different cool fests going … Continue reading Weekend Picks & Peeks: July 26-28

Michael Kiwanuka At Park West 9/26/12

Last night Park West in Chicago played host to three great performances by wildly different artists. While their approaches varied greatly, there were some common bonds found between them throughout the night. There were a lot of songs about love and loss, and some great musicianship on display. There was never a dull moment, and you can’t ask for much more than that. Malaysia-born singer … Continue reading Michael Kiwanuka At Park West 9/26/12