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- Blogs, The Blog, Nov 20, 2009
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A New Record Shop Opens in Logan Square
Chicago Independent Distribution opens a record shop, Logan Hardware, in its storefront at Fullerton and Western.
- Music, Music Feature, Nov 19, 2009
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Secret History of Chicago Music
Guitar god Harvey "The Snake" Mandel
- Music, Music Column, Nov 19, 2009
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Requiem for a Room
What to expect from the Sonotheque space in its new life as a Beauty Bar
- Music, Music Picks, Nov 19, 2009
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The List: November 19-25, 2009
Critics' Choices and other notable concerts: Aventura, DJ/Rupture & Matt Shadetek, Fuck Buttons, Saviours, Baroness, and more
- Music, Music Review, Nov 12, 2009
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The New Keepin' It Real
Kid Sister punctures the materialist fantasies of pop radio.
- Music, Music Column, Nov 12, 2009
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Local Release Roundup
A hip-hop response to Derrion Albert's death, a mix tape from "the future of rap," power pop from a garage great, and more
- Music, Music Picks, Nov 12, 2009
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The List: November 12-18, 2009
Critics' Choices and other notable concerts: Devo, Girls, Don Byron, Shrinebuilder, the Reigning Sound, Brother Ali, and more
- Music, Music Review, Nov 5, 2009
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The Quantity Is the Quality
He’s not the best MC and he’s not the worst, but Gucci Mane is crazy enough to put out four albums’ worth of free material in seven days and that’s good enough for me.
- Music, Music Sidebar, Nov 5, 2009
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Umbrella Music Festival
The annual festival of innovative jazz and improvised music, which runs Thursday through Sunday, combines the best talent from the rich local scene with more than a dozen world-class international players.
- Music, Music Picks, Nov 5, 2009
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The List, November 5-11, 2009
Critics' Choices and other notable concerts: Vic Chesnutt, the Black Heart Procession, the Eccentric Soul Revue, Akira Sakata, Surfer Blood, and more
- Music, Music Sidebar, Nov 5, 2009
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Outer Ear Festival of Sound
Presented by Experimental Sound Studio, the festival features sound installations, performances, and workshops through December 13.
- Music, Music Column, Nov 5, 2009
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The Couple That Plays Together
Bang! Bang!’s former frontpeople take a leap into uncharted waters as My Gold Mask.
- Music, Music Picks, Oct 29, 2009
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The List: October 29-November 4, 2009
Critics' Choices and other notable concerts: Ghostface Killah, Dan Deacon, Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, and more
- Music, Music Feature, Oct 29, 2009
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The Ponys Ride Again
Why did one of Chicago's best-loved garage bands disappear at their peak? And after two years, what’s bringing them back?
- Music, Music Feature, Oct 29, 2009
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The Secret History of Chicago Music: CJ
"This is a very special SOCHM, one I very much hope the artist will live to see."
- Music, Music Column, Oct 22, 2009
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Girl Group Tunes With Knife-Flashing 'Tude
On their debut LP, Hollows strike an appealing balance between light and dark.
- Music, Music Picks, Oct 22, 2009
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The List, October 22-28, 2009
Critics' Choices and other notable concerts: Lake, David Bazan, Broadcast, Kelly Clarkson, Mum, Sin Fang Bous, and more
- Music, Music Feature, Oct 22, 2009
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Steve Martin: Play "Ramblin' Man"!
Once you've made the banjo a part of the world's greatest comedy act, it's tough to sell yourself as just another musician.
- Music, Music Sidebar, Oct 15, 2009
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Decibelle
Spread over four days, the festival's seventh installment features Emilie Simon, Meshell Ndegeocello, JD Samson, and Psalm One.
- Music, Music Feature, Oct 15, 2009
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The Secret History of Chicago Music
An impressive trio inspired by electric Miles Davis
