Monthly Archives: September 2009
Sam Roberts will rock you
Sam Roberts played the opening set for Lollapalooza on Sunday at 11:30am. It was blazing hot, the crowd was Canadian, and he still managed to put on a great show. Check out his album “Love at the End of the … Continue reading
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Support the little guy and spread good music
I will be attending my first meeting on Wednesday, click HERE for more info
I just can’t seem to get it right today-Joe Purdy
Today, was a good day… but sometimes when things are bad this jam makes sense. If you like this check out his other songs: the city, chi-town tonight, and brand new set of wings
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The Double Door Session-the kid from California
I met A.J. on the street when I was walking home from the El after a long day at work. He was smiling genuinely at everyone when they walked by so I decided to ask him if he minded if … Continue reading
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An English band singing about the Lone Star State
Sometimes… I wish I had a job back in Texas. Band of Bees- Got to Let Go
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French rockers
These guys are coming to the Aragon in Chicago on 9/23. Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/04004304B8D83A55?artistid=946877&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60
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Fruit Bats-The Blessed Breeze
These boys are coming to Chicago and a doing a few shows at Schubas, they are gonna rock the house. If you like this song, go buy the album or find it on iTunes and support the band.
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The Fineprint Chicago
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A film suggestion
Sam Jones did a documentary about Wilco back in 2002 called “I am trying to break your heart”. If you have never seen it, do yourself a favor and check it out. Here is the opening scene filmed in Chicago.
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Still livin’ out these American late-night blues
Son Volt- Highways and Cigarettes
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The sweetest winds they blow across the South
Ryan Adam’s “Heartbreaker” album makes me feel normal. A buddy and I played “Oh my Sweet Carolina” last night and the line “The sweetest winds they blow across the South” struck me and reminded me of how much this song … Continue reading
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Peter put me on the list
Schuba’s on Southport and Belmont is a cozy, intimate joint and the setting for The Cave Singers performance last night. So intimate in fact, that it sold out 20 minutes before I arrived. Thankfully, I recognized Peter Quirk, the … Continue reading
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What do you do with the pieces of a broken heart?
Don’t worry, my heart is healthy and fine. After last night, my liver might not be in the best condition but nobody is perfect. M. Ward’s “Chinese Translation” is the inspiration today. I once had a great talk with my … Continue reading
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