- Blogs, Bleader, May 17, 2013
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Rare Sun Ra sounds and images from Corbett vs. Dempsey
Corbett vs. Dempsey releases a new CD and book of Sun Ra-related brilliance.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 26, 2013
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Humboldt Park recording studio Phantom Manor: An oral history
Recording studio Phantom Manor closes; Chicago musicians share its history.
- Blogs, Bleader, Mar 7, 2013
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New releases capture Chilean rock from the present and the past
Recent new releases by Follakzoid and Holydrug Couple and a reissue of Los Vidrios Quebrados spotlight Chilean rock.
- Blogs, Bleader, Feb 26, 2013
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Blake Shelton and that old fart Dale Watson
Hard-core honky-tonk singer Dale Watson, defending his tradition from Blake Shelton, returns to Martyrs' for a show Wednesday night.
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 30, 2009
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DJ Khaled Now Taking Over the Hot Beverage Game
DJ Khaled yells at you about the McCafe.
- Blogs, Bleader, Sep 26, 2012
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Thursday: Melody's Echo Chamber, Houndmouth, the Robert Glasper Experiment
More live music options for your Thursday evening: Melody's Echo Chamber, Houndmouth, and Robert Glasper Experiment
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 5, 2013
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ICP celebrates 45 years; Eric Reed celebrates Monk
A recent box set collects the entire history of ICP Records, while on his latest album pianist Reed salutes Thelonious Monk.
- Blogs, Bleader, Sep 21, 2011
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John Paul Keith's Americana
Memphis rocker John Paul Keith, who plays at the Hideout Thursday night, lassos a huge variety of American music into his sound.
- Blogs, Bleader, Oct 11, 2012
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Friday: Bill Frisell plays his score for the new Bill Morrison film
Guitarist Bill Frisell plays his live score for Bill Morrison's new documentary The Great Flood
- Blogs, Bleader, Apr 26, 2013
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Saxophonist and Morton Grove native Jon Irabagon heats up
Saxophonist Jon Irabagon, a native of Morton Grove, is reaching an artistic high lately.
- Blogs, Bleader, Oct 17, 2011
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Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor debuts his new project Cant
Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor debuts his new solo project Cant on Tuesday with a show at Lincoln Hall.
- Blogs, Bleader, Oct 31, 2012
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Premiere: Super Minotaur's "Werewolf"
Celebrate Halloween with the premiere of Super Minotaur's "Werewolf"
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 5, 2011
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Nina Nastasia and Bonnie "Prince" Billy at this year's Letters to Santa benefit
This year's Letters to Santa 24-hour benefit starts Tuesday night and includes performances by Nina Nastasia and Bonnie "Prince" Billy.
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 21, 2012
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Trumpeter Russ Johnson raises his Chicago profile
The underrated trumpeter Russ Johnson leads a terrific Chicago band through a set of his music at the Hideout on Wednesday
- Blogs, Bleader, May 17, 2012
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Jennifer Herrema of RTX goes Black Bananas
Black Bananas, a new project from Jennifer Herrema of RTX, play Lincoln Hall on Sunday
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 7, 2012
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Local saxophonist Ernest Dawkins plays it Afro Straight
On his new album, the AACM stalwart takes on jazz standards
- Blogs, Bleader, Jun 18, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: Pleasure Forever, "Wicked Shivering Columbine"
"Wicked Shivering Columbine" from Pleasure Forever's 2003 album, Alter
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 18, 2013
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The blustery blowouts of saxophonists Colin Stetson and Mats Gustafsson
The first-time meeting of singular saxophonists Colin Stetson and Mats Gustafsson has been released as Stones.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jul 10, 2012
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12 O'Clock Track: Tim Maia, "Que Beleza"
A lost classic from Brazilian soul great Tim Maia
- Blogs, Bleader, Feb 14, 2013
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An overlooked Cairo Gang recording gets another chance
Twyxt Word, an obscure chapter in the story of Emmett Kelly's group, is uncovered for wider consumption.
