Summerfest 2013 Preview and Playlist

Every summer up in Milwaukee there’s a festival for music fans of all genres. Summerfest runs the gamut from pop to folk, blues and jazz, techno to hip-hop and everything else in between. Over the course of 12 days the festival hosts something like a thousand sets of music. They feature headliners for people young and old with bands like Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, … Continue reading Summerfest 2013 Preview and Playlist

Divine Fits at Taste Of Randolph

Getting used to festival season takes some time. When I covered SxSw a couple years ago, it was chaotic but it was an organized chaos. It’s a little more hectic around here. I found out ten days ago that I could get in for Spring Awakening at Soldier Field, which started yesterday. Thursday at 10pm I found out I could cover Taste Of Randolph, which … Continue reading Divine Fits at Taste Of Randolph

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