Over the last couple years or so, since he left his stage name behind and started playing under his own, Phillip-Michael Scales has been playing any and every venue. He’s actively looking for his big break rather than passively waiting around doing the same old stuff, and for that I admire him. Some of those gigs require him to play mostly covers, so he’s got … Continue reading Phillip-Michael Scales Plays Tonic Room 3/21/19
As a rule I don’t write reviews of shows that I had a hand in putting together. I did take some pictures that I wanted to share, though. I did think the show was amazing for a lot of reasons, first and foremost all the great people that came out to support the show. This was my third time seeing the band in Chicago and … Continue reading Sons Of An Illustrious Father at Tonic Room 3/11/2017
You probably know Donnie Biggins from the booking wing of his business, Harmonica Dunn. He puts on great shows all around Chicago, showcasing local talent and up-and-comers from around the country. Or maybe you know him from Tonic Room, the bar he owns and operates in Lincoln Park. You SHOULD know him as a member of The Shams Band, and now as a solo artist … Continue reading Donnie Biggins-Profiles Release Show 12/2/2016
Sometimes you get the opportunity to see an artist perform great material before the masses have a chance to latch on and send a new star into the pop music ether. Sometimes you get to do it three times in a calendar year, as I have with Christopher The Conquered in 2015. Last night at Tonic Room was the first time since I’ve heard … Continue reading Christopher The Conquered At Tonic Room
Making a good music video is one of the hardest things to do. There are so many cliches a group or an artist can fall victim to, it’s hard to imagine why they even make them anymore. But, every once in a while a video will transcend the form and become as much a short film as it is a simple promotional tool for a … Continue reading Tristen-“Catalyst” (Video)
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