Wesley Stace (who used to operate under the moniker John Wesley Harding) is set to welcome his new album, Self-Titled, on September 7 via Yep Roc Records...
As discussed, A.V. Fest // Hideout Block Party 2013 is set to take place on September 6 & 7 this year. They've just announced their HUGE initial lineup of Neko Case, Superchunk, The Walkmen, The Hold Steady, BOTH (Aimee Mann + Ted Leo), Trampled by Turtles, Mavis Staples, and more...
Irving Park-based label Bloodshot Records are turning 18-years old in 2013-- they'll be able to vote, and purchase tobacco and smut. They'll celebrate their entrance into adulthood with a birthday party, dubbed Barely Bloodshot, at Mayne Stage on September 22...
Tom Morello @ Newport Folk Festival in 2009 (more by Jim Brueckner)The non-profit arts organization portoluz has produced a once-in- a- lifetime concert honoring the legendary American Folk hero Woody Guthrie...
Andre Williams @ Jay Pritzker Pavilion in May (more by Grant MacAllister)
The once Chess Records-signed, Detroit R&B artist Andre Williams is set to unveil his new album, Hoods and Shades, on February 28th via Bloodshot Records...
Azita @ Empty Bottle in 2009 (photo by Lee Klawans)
Chicago-based solo artist Azita (Azita Youssefi) released her most recent LP, Disturbing the Air, back in September via Drag City...
Shel Silverstein (who originally hailed from Chicago) may be known best for his children's books, but there's a lot that is overlooked about the writer...
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...