Ezra Furman + The Boy-Friends At Chop Shop 3/2/2017

I hadn’t planned on reviewing this show, seeing as I paid for a ticket like everyone else and didn’t bring the main camera or anything. I had a point and shoot with me (it’s a really nice one, but still), so the pictures kind of suck, but the show was amazing. This was already my third time seeing Ezra Furman (once solo, second with the … Continue reading Ezra Furman + The Boy-Friends At Chop Shop 3/2/2017

Ezra Furman + The Boy-Friends at Lincoln Hall 1/12/2017

I’ve already seen Ezra Furman twice this year. Last week he was solo at Space in Evanston, and last night he was joined by his band for a headlining set at Lincoln Hall. While they were completely different experiences, one thing ties them together: Furman’s mindblowing ability to captivate in either setting. In total I’ve seen him over a dozen times, and I can’t wait … Continue reading Ezra Furman + The Boy-Friends at Lincoln Hall 1/12/2017

Ezra Furman Live At Lincoln Hall 8/11/2015

Even Jim Halpert couldn’t fathom the eye roll that I imagine follows this sentence: “Oh cool, Music.Defined. is writing about Ezra Furman…again.” That’s fine. Trust me, I’m as baffled as you are. Since I first started listening to Ezra back in 2010 I’ve probably written about him 20 times. Easily more than any other artist I’ve covered (maybe Sons Of An Illustrious Father is close). … Continue reading Ezra Furman Live At Lincoln Hall 8/11/2015