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, Jan 10, 2013
Jason Soliday may have closed Enemy, but he's still presenting great shows in the space
Long live Post-Enemy and Tritriangle
by Peter Margasak
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, Jul 20, 2012
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Interview: Noise artist Jason Soliday on the closing of Enemy
"I got to have Peter Brötzmann play at my house. I have Z'ev play at my house."
by Leor Galil
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, Jul 17, 2012
The noise scene's lost Enemy, a trumpeter's growth spurt, and one schmaltzy goodbye
Good-bye to Baby Teeth and experimental-music venue Enemy, hello to young trumpeter Marquis Hill
by Leor Galil, Peter Margasak, and Miles Raymer
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, Jan 19, 2012
Show us your . . . springboard
Each week, we ask you to show us something. This week it's Eric Leonardson’s sound-amplification instrument
by Kevin Warwick
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, Oct 4, 2011
Video
Sun rises, Steve Krakow announces several new projects
A new label, an upcoming mix tape, some vast quantity of musical projects, etc.
by Miles Raymer
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, Apr 28, 2011
Soundboard: April 28-May 4
Recommended and notable shows, including Ghe20 Goth1k, David Grubbs, Hunx & His Punx, Femi Kuti & the Positive Force, Dead Milkmen, and more
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Femi Kuti & the Positive Force
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, Mar 30, 2011
Turntablist Ignaz Schick Explodes the Monkey in Chicago This Weekend
Friday and Saturday at Enemy, Ignaz Schick "plays" his turntable with debris and metal and improvises with everyone from free-jazz horn men to abstract noise wizards.
by Bill Meyer
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, Feb 17, 2011
The List: February 17-22, 2011
Critics' Choices and other notable shows
by Steve Langendorf, Miles Raymer, Bill Meyer, Jessica Hopper, Kevin Warwick, Leor Galil, Monica Kendrick, Brian Costello, and Peter Margasak
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, Sep 9, 2010
The List: September 9-15, 2010
Critics' Choices and other notable shows: No Age, Sleep, Oval, Ben Frost, High Places, Joshua Abrams, Thee Oh Sees, and more
by Jessica Hopper, Monica Kendrick, Peter Margasak, Bill Meyer, Kevin Warwick, and Miles Raymer
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Marina Diamandis
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Marina & the Diamonds
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Lesley Flanigan
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Old Town School of Folk Music
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Riviera Theatre
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Claudia Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center
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Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park
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Lincoln Hall
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Old Town School of Folk Music, Maurer Hall
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, Mar 23, 2010
Dinner & a Show: Tuesday, 3/23
Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.
by Whet Moser
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Permanent Records
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Mr. Brown's Lounge
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Seijiro Murayama
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Takashi
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The Red Riding Trilogy
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Music Box
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Lips Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
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The Winter's Tale
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Strawdog Theatre
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, Mar 18, 2010
The List: March 18-24, 2010
Critics' Choices and other notable shows: Joe Lovano & Us Five, Young Jeezy, the Ex, Omar Pene, Golden Triangle, Gunslinger, and more
by Peter Margasak, Miles Raymer, David Whiteis, Bill Meyer, Jessica Hopper, and Monica Kendrick
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Norah Jones
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Governors State University
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Chicago Theatre
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Omar Pene
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Other Minds
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Alex White
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Seijiro Murayama
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Absolut Null Punkt
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Soundworm
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Bond Chapel
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Justin Bieber
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Rosemont Theatre
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Golden Triangle
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Beat Kitchen
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Gunslingers
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, Nov 20, 2009
Lowercase Locals: Graham Stephenson and Dave Barnes
Two subtle and impressive exponents of electroacoustic improv emerge in Chicago.
by Peter Margasak
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Bleader
, Jul 31, 2009
The Toy Killers: from Weasel Walter’s no wave archives to your ears
by Peter Margasak
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Wayne Horvitz
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Susie Timmons
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Nicky Skopelitis
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Aram Shelton
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Josh Berman
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, Jun 26, 2009
Help Joe Raglani and Steve Hauschildt buy new gear
On Saturday night Enemy is hosting a benefit show for Joe Raglani and Steve Hauschildt, who had most of their gear stolen at No Fun Fest in New York.
by Kevin Warwick
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, Jun 8, 2009
The old-fashioned analog drones of Gregg Kowalsky
Oakland drone master Greg Kowalsky does multichannel analog the old-fashioned way.
by Peter Margasak
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Bleader
, May 19, 2009
Minimalism by mail
Local experimentalists Adam Sonderberg and Salvatore Dellaria carry out long-distance sound research for the lovely new Dropp Ensemble album.
by Peter Margasak
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, May 18, 2009
Video
The mysterious noise of Vic Rawlings
Cellist and primitive noisemaker Vic Rawlings improvises Monday night at Myopic and Enemy.
by Peter Margasak
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Michael Bullock
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Bleader
, Apr 3, 2008
French pianist Frédéric Blondy sneaks into town
French pianist Frederic Blondy makes a very low-key Chicago debut with cellist Audrey Chen at Enemy on Friday night.
by Peter Margasak
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