The 30db / Van Ghost pairing was just one of the many inspired double (sometime triple & quadruple) bills that the Abbey Pub has been programming lately and certainly one of the most high profile, considering the national prominence of the artists involved, yet a strong sense of Chicago hung in the air all night.  [...]

I was recently turned on to Fort Atlantic by a friend.  Turns out they are releasing their new album on  modded NES cartridge A big screen showing of Martin Scorcese’s seminal Band Documentary The Last Waltz will go down at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn on May 3.  There will also be an additional 30 minutes of [...]

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For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here. The visual setlist probably isn’t the best way to get what this show is all about (but it helps), so I’m adding a full audio stream and download [via taperchef on archive.org] The Stream Dowload Entire Show (.zip mp3) >View [...]

As an Umphrey’s McGee fan, Chicagoan, and blogger, I knew I had to get a post out about the head scratcher of a tune that they were commissioned to write and record to bolster the city’s tourism industry.  Hilariously deemed a “tourist anthem” or city theme song, it basically plays to none of Umphreys’ strengths [...]

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A drunken, embittered arena employee provides some hilarious tips to those attending events.  Written for sports over at Deadspin, but may come in handy for concerts. I hope somebody got fired for this.  The UK Olympic Committee contacts The Who’s management about Keith Moon’s availability for the London Games. You know where I rank Chicago, [...]

UPDATE (4/26):  A word from the band about why this has not been highly publicized.  Keep it civil tonight, you guys. An error in the ticketing system inadvertently released more tickets than the total Park West capacity (approximately 150). It is unfortunate but it is what it is and we are going to do our [...]

For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here. >View Umphrey’s McGee Rotation< >View All Spring Tour Visual Setlists<

For a write-up on how to read and interpret visual setlists, click on over here. >View Umphrey’s McGee Rotation< >View All Spring Tour Visual Setlists<