Chicago – Over the past month, Jesse Marchant has been surfing U.S. highways in his Audi station wagon, drifting from one city to the next, putting on a one-man show, with songs new and old. Thursday night Jesse Marchant found his way to Schubas, where an admiring Chicago audience took in his bewitching performance. The
Milwaukee – The Windy City is often void of live music in the weeks surrounding Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, and Riot Fest. Tours often skip over Chicago and much of the Midwest thanks to those wonderful radius clauses. However, this past weekend 2014 Lollapalooza performers Grouplove and Portugal. The Man managed to book a show in Milwaukee,
Chicago – When I was a teenager, Rage Against the Machine was a band that represented more than music; it was a symbol of the power that each of us hold within ourselves to change the world, stand up for what you believe in, and to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Sure,
Chicago – Jesse Marchant, the artist formally known as JBM, is ready to release a new album and a new sound. The Canadian singer-songwriter has taken his years of music exploration to create an album that is less folky, filled with a “broader palette” of sound and sheer emotion. He is the Bruce Springsteen of
Chicago – Sunday night the main floor of Chicago’s House of Blues was tightly packed with gaggles of girls. The last time I found myself in such close quarters with so many screaming teenagers, I was at NKOTB’s The Magic Summer Tour. This time around I wasn’t a crying tween excited to see my favorite
Chicago – If you haven’t heard, Chicagoans love a good street festival. There’s nothing better than taking in some people watching over a nice cold beer while listening to some of your favorite local bands just blocks from your home. This past weekend in Rogers Park, two up and coming Chicago bands played the Glenwood
Chicago – Between Kongos’ phenomenal stage presence and their outstanding debut album Lunatic, it is no surprise the single “Come With Me Now” went platinum. Hands down, Kongos put on one the strongest sets at Lollapalooza this year! From Dylan jumping around the stage bare foot while playing his bass to Johnny wowing the crowd
Chicago – Having never been to a Youngblood Hawke show before, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the six indie rockers. My curiosity peeked when I overheard a young man passionately whisper to his girlfriend, “My blood burns for Youngblood Hawke.” A spark ignited in his eyes and an excited grin spread across
Chicago – LA trio Wildcat! Wildcat! don’t play around. That’s not to say they don’t know how to have a good time – as you can see in our interview – but these guys work hard and pride themselves in it. Not only did they perform at Lollapalooza this year, but bassist Jesse Taylor, keyboardist
Chicago – Sunday festivalgoers at Lollapalooza can be divided into two camps. First you have 3-day pass holders. They are having a lazy Sunday, moving at a snail’s pace, mustering up every ounce of energy in them, to fit in as many new bands as possible, but settling for lounging in the grass listening to