Loci Records Showcase at Lincoln Hall 12/16/2016

Friday night I had the opportunity to take some pictures at the Loci Records Showcase at Lincoln Hall. The headlining artist on this tour is Emancipator, performing a set with Lapa (who also opens the show). Tor and Chicago’s own Edamame are the other two featured artists. They had the stage set up with one long table that held laptops and mixing gear that all … Continue reading Loci Records Showcase at Lincoln Hall 12/16/2016

Mister Lies at Schubas 10/10/2013

I generally don’t go in for sets when it’s just going to be a guy behind a laptop. I listened to Mister Lies new release Mowgli and decided to check him out because there is something in his music that gets into your head. He was doing an opening set for the Montreal band Young Galaxy, and it didn’t seem like there was much interest … Continue reading Mister Lies at Schubas 10/10/2013

Chicago’s Taste Of Randolph Festival 6/14-6/16

Last week I put up a post about how crazy Chicago gets during the summer. Every weekend is filled with festivals that bring in huge bands from around the country and shine a light on great local bands. This weekend is no different, with Taste Of Randolph featuring headliners Divine Fits, The Joy Formidable, and Milo Greene. There’s a ten dollar suggested donation, and that’s … Continue reading Chicago’s Taste Of Randolph Festival 6/14-6/16

K. Flay-West Ghost

It’s been almost three years since the first time I saw K. Flay perform. I had no idea who she was, opening a night at Northern Illinois University’s basketball stadium where Passion Pit was headlining. She is a one-person band-singing, rapping, making beats-and she does them all well. I walked away from that show far more impressed with her set than I was with Passion … Continue reading K. Flay-West Ghost