It seems like April just brings John Darnielle to Chicago whether he’s got a new album out or not. Maybe it’s because he loves the Cubs and wants to see them early before they start to suck. Or maybe it’s the feeling of Spring in his bones getting him out of the house and on the road. Whatever it is, I’m always happy to have … Continue reading Mountain Goats at City Winery 4/11/2016
In the fall of 2003, for my birthday, a friend made me a mix cd, titled something like “A Birthday Just Isn’t a Birthday Without a Crappy Mix CD”. It was my first year at college, and along with the depression, extreme acne, and longing to play shows in basements rather than study physics in the library, I was also discovering the music that would … Continue reading On a personal note…with Christopher The Conquered
As if sensing my growing doubt that anyone can rock as hard as Ted Leo, The Poison Control Center took to the stage at Schubas last night and unleashed a ferocious set that started loud and fast and never let up. Not a surprise if you’ve ever seen the band before. This show was number 259 or 260 of their neverending tour that started about … Continue reading The Poison Control Center at Schubas 7/27/11
I thought tonight would be a good time to put up my review of last week’s Mountain Goats for a couple reasons. One, it’s been a week almost. Due to some unforeseen issues I decided I couldn’t write it immediately, so it got put on the backburner. Second, I noticed last night that Miles from Chaperone completely steals the line “I am gonna make it, … Continue reading The Mountain Goats @ The Vic 4/5/2011
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