watch Nardwuar’s Chicago-themed interview w/ Fred Armisen, Chic-A-Go-Go footage included
Nardwuar was busy this past SXSW meeting with characters like Snoop Lion, the Flatbush Zombies and even Chicago's not-really-own Fred Armisen...
Fred Armisen
Fred Armisen and Questlove had a drumoff on ‘Fallon’ (video)
In addition to special guest Common, Jimmy Fallon also had Fred Armisen on the show last night. Armisen was there to promote the upcoming season of Portlandia, which will premiere on IFC this Friday (1/4) at 10PM Eastern / 9PM Central, and also had a drumoff with Questlove...
Fred Armisen told us his favorite LPs of 2012, played with Yo La Tengo & Dinosaur Jr.
Fred Armisen @ Petty Fest 2012 (more by David Andrako)
Fred Armisen, of SNL and Portlandia fame (and oh yeah, the Simpsons), is one of the many performers taking part in the "Letters to Santa" benefit tonight (12/18), and has been keeping super busy...
‘Letters to Santa’ streaming tonight (schedule includes Jeff Tweedy, Fred Armisen, Kim Deal, Bonnie Prince Billy, Glen Hansard & more)
It's time for "Letters to Santa"! If you don't have a ticket, stream the 24 hour Chicago event live from their website. More info and the full and updated schedule below...
Jeff Tweedy, Steve Albini with Nate Silver, Kim Deal & more @ The Second City’s Letters to Santa Benefit
The Second City are gearing up for their annual Letters to Santa Benefit, which will be taking place at their home base from December 18-19...
Fred Armisen & Carrie Brownstein brought Portlandia to The Hideout (pics & review)
Tim Tuten, owner of Chicago's most loved small venue The Hideout took to the stage early Wednesday night to welcome everybody to the show and to explain that after 16 years as a Chicago institution and mainstay, they still haven't quite figured out how to order enough Old Style for a Friday night...
What’s going on Sunday?
Fred Armisen @ Mercury Lounge in May (NYC) (more by Toby Tenenbaum)
today in Chicago
* Wilco, Fred Armisen @ Lincoln Hall
* The Flat Five @ Hideout (Early & Late Shows)
* Black Hole Trio, Gemini, Alex Hoffer @ Stage Bar
* A Tundra, Pillars and Tongues @ Saki (Free Show)
* Dir En Grey, The Birthday Massacre @ House of Blues
* Shiloh, Couched, Oshwa, Universe Contest @ The Spaceship
* Outdoor Velour, J...
Wilco week begins tomorrow…
Tomorrow (Monday, December 12), marks the start of unofficial Wilco week here in Chicago. The band kick off their 5-night run of hometown shows at the Civic Opera House with support from Nick Lowe...
Portlandia (Fred Armisen & Carrie Brownstein) is touring, visiting the Hideout
This winter, the city of Portlandia is coming to a town near you. As we get ready for the second season of IFC's hit comedy (January 6th!), the stars and creators of "Portlandia," Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, are hitting the road and heading out on a six- city tour...
Nick Lowe, Fred Armisen, & more to support Wilco in Chicago
Nick Lowe @ Central Park Summerstage (more by Jessica Amaya)
Though we already told you The Paulina Hollers will be opening for Wilco at Metro, the band have now announced all of the support acts for their four other area shows...