For the second time in two months Odetta Hartman graced a stage in Chicago to deliver some of her incredible tunes to a new audience. Filling her set with songs from her latest album, Old Rockhounds Never Die, she took a crowd that was mostly three sheets to the wind and blew them all away. Unlike her previous show here she entered dramatically, walking through … Continue reading Odetta Hartman at Schubas 10/27/18
It’s near the end of September and I’ve just received my first press release for a new album of Christmas music that’s coming out next month. After years of working in restaurants and retail spaces where they force the workers to listen to Christmas music from Thanksgiving to Christmas Day every year, I try to avoid any kind of holiday tunes as much as possible. … Continue reading Lindsey Stirling-Warmer In The Winter
Friday night I had the opportunity to take some pictures at the Loci Records Showcase at Lincoln Hall. The headlining artist on this tour is Emancipator, performing a set with Lapa (who also opens the show). Tor and Chicago’s own Edamame are the other two featured artists. They had the stage set up with one long table that held laptops and mixing gear that all … Continue reading Loci Records Showcase at Lincoln Hall 12/16/2016
It’s been a little while since I checked out what Jared Rabin was up to. Last time I saw him he was playing with a band called Falldown that makes pretty great alt-country tunes around Chicago. Back in September he self-produced his first solo record, Something Left To Say. I’m a bit late to the party, but it’s a good listen. Style-wise he stays … Continue reading Jared Rabin-Something Left To Say
I love orchestral strings. Violin and cello are my two favorites, but I can get down with some viola and harp as well. It’s amazing how few people are known for their work on these instruments compared to the ones you find in traditional rock and pop music like guitar, piano, or drums. Hannah Thiem (she cuts the last name for stage use), is an … Continue reading HANNAH-“Brym Al Mar”
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