Localpalooza Returns 7/22/2017 At Lincoln Hall

Michael Vogus’ fundraiser for The Patrick Grange Memorial Foundation for ALS research is returning for it’s second year next week. Lincoln Hall will play host to some great bands with a suggested donation of $10. I’ve seen a couple of these bands before, most notable The Ivory’s. They put on a great set at House Of Blues in May of last year, opening for another great … Continue reading Localpalooza Returns 7/22/2017 At Lincoln Hall

Phillip-Michael Scales Returns To Chicago 6/17, 18

For a few years there was a great singer/songwriter living and performing around Chicago called Briar Rabbit. That wasn’t his real name, of course; rather a pseudonym that hinted at the kind of music you might expect if you’re old enough to remember Disney’s racially charged Song Of The South. Briar Rabbit was a character of cunning wit and smarts. All of the singer Briar … Continue reading Phillip-Michael Scales Returns To Chicago 6/17, 18