SxSw Send-off For Chicago Bands At Bottom Lounge 3/7/2015

There’s a party going down at Bottom Lounge this Saturday, and it’s gonna be a great time. 4 Chicago bands will be playing their last sets in town before heading down to Austin, TX for the South By Southwest music festival. Molehill will be headlining the night, and they’ll be joined by some of my favorite acts: The Future Laureates, Vintage Blue, and Steve Stone. … Continue reading SxSw Send-off For Chicago Bands At Bottom Lounge 3/7/2015

Vintage Blue-No Going Back EP

One of my favorite live acts in Chicago is Vintage Blue. They always put on a great, energy-filled show that leaves me smiling. Tomorrow night they’ll be headlining Metro to celebrate the release of their new EP, No Going Back. The new EP trades in some of those howling guitars from Strike The Mics for a warmer, quieter sound. Ben Bassett still rips a couple … Continue reading Vintage Blue-No Going Back EP

The Future Laureates At Double Door 10/25/2013

Friday night Double Door hosted one of the more collaborative shows I’ve seen in Chicago this year. The Future Laureates were the headliners, but it definitely felt like a team effort, with many shout outs to the three other bands featured on that stage throughout the evening. One thing I’ve always appreciated about Future Laureates is how gracious they are, quick to point out that … Continue reading The Future Laureates At Double Door 10/25/2013

Taste Of Chicago 2013 Preview

The middle of July is quickly approaching, and the rising temperatures tell me that Taste Of Chicago is almost upon us. The city’s finest restaurants will supply the food, and a few of Chicago’s finest bands will be putting on free shows sponsored by Bud Light. So save up your nickels and dimes for the fun to start on Friday July 12th. Some folks have … Continue reading Taste Of Chicago 2013 Preview

Vintage Blue At House Of Blues 6-1-2013

I’ve talked about Vintage Blue at length many times over the past 18 months, so I won’t bore you with minutiae. Hammerfest was once again upon us over the weekend, and The Lovehammers set up a great rock show that had Chicago’s favorite sons as the final band before Marty Casey and company blew the roof off the House Of Blues. It was a full … Continue reading Vintage Blue At House Of Blues 6-1-2013