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, Nov 20, 2012
Gossip Wolf: Ratso & the Rabbits arrive!
The furry supergroup finally plays its first show. Plus: New albums from Shiloh and Dark Fog
by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil
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, Aug 21, 2012
Artist on Artist: Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran talks to Mia Park
"I think if we knew exactly where inspiration came from, then I would bottle it and sell it." —Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran to Mia Park
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, Jun 14, 2012
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and a Spotify playlist for "Spoon's Last Dance"
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by Jake Austen
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Chicagoans
, Mar 20, 2012
This week's Chicagoan: Mia Park, kids' show host
"Vanilla Ice was afraid of our puppet, Ratso. Lemmy from Motörhead wouldn't talk to the puppet."
by Anne Ford
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Bleader
, Nov 3, 2011
This week on the B Side
Our guide to the Umbrella Music Festival and much more
by Miles Raymer
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, Oct 20, 2011
This week on the B Side
Psychedelic dance music, a tip on uncynical music writing, local news and gossip, and more
by Miles Raymer
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, Oct 20, 2011
Roctober
’s stubborn eccentricity
The new book
Flying Saucers Rock ’n’ Roll
anthologizes the under-the-radar zine and its underappreciated subjects
by Philip Montoro
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Bleader
, Nov 19, 2010
The Goblins Return to Play Caveman-a-Go-Go Tonight
The Goblins play Caveman-a-Go-Go tonight at Bottom Lounge, performing a set of their own material for the first time in nearly ten years.
by Brian Costello
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Gossip Wolf
, Sep 2, 2010
Who Is Bibi Merhdad?
An alter ego for A----, an art contest for hesher doodlers, a box of Sonnenzimmers, and more
by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson
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Music Column
, May 6, 2010
Video
If You Weren't There . . .
Two of Chicago's earliest punk bands, Da and Tutu & the Pirates, reunite for a double record-release party
by Miles Raymer
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You Weren't There: A History of Chicago Punk 1977-1984
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No Head From Darlene
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Bleader
, Oct 3, 2008
10/5 -- Chic-a-Go-Go at Garfield Park
10/5: Chic-a-Go-Go at Garfield Park
by Kevin Warwick
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Bleader
, Sep 28, 2008
Video
Rapmaster Maurice live on Chic-a-Go-Go
Rapmaster Maurice live on Chic-a-Go-Go.
by Alison True
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Bleader
, Jul 25, 2008
7/25-7/26 -- The Goblins and Chic-A-Go-Go
Chic-a-Go-Go dance party with the Goblins at Millennium Park
by Katie Buitrago
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Bleader
, Jun 2, 2008
Video
Chic-a-Go-Go in the park
Chic-a-Go-Go hosts two free dance parties at Millennium Park tomorrow afternoon.
by Reader staff
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Bleader
, Feb 28, 2008
Chic-a-Go-Go movie premiere this Sunday
The Chic-a-Go-Go movie premieres at the Portage.
by Kiki Yablon
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Bleader
, Jun 8, 2007
Chic-a-Go-Go movie premiere Sunday
Chic-a-Go-Go goes big
by Miles Raymer
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Bleader
, Mar 9, 2007
Can Ratso even count to 500?
Chic-a-Go-Go tapes its 500th episode on Saturday.
by Monica Kendrick
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Bleader
, Dec 15, 2006
Chic-a-Go-Go: the Movie
Be an extra in the Chic-a-Go-Go movie this Sunday.
by Miles Raymer
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