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, Dec 17, 2012
Best shows to see: Extraordinary Popular Delusions, Graham Parker & the Rumour, and People's Temple
As the touring circuit cools down for the holidays, let's take notice of the great Chicago talent that surrounds us all year round
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, 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
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, May 3, 2012
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Nick Butcher completes
Free Jazz Bitmaps Vol. 1
Nick Butcher celebrates the release of
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with a Friday-night reception and visual-art exhibition at Saki Records.
by Peter Margasak
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, Jul 25, 2011
Umbrella Music Festival announces its 2011 program
This year's Umbrella Music Festival features Franz Hautzinger, Ab Baars, Sten Sandell, Tim Berne, John Butcher, Marshall Allen, and Mary Halvorson.
by Peter Margasak
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, May 19, 2011
Three Beats: Local MC Vic Spencer goes in on Odd Future; Jeanine O'Toole leaves the Hideout; My Silence borrows Sharon Van Etten
by Miles Raymer, Brian Costello, and Peter Margasak
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, May 13, 2010
Foreign Investment
The Chicago jazz scene gets a vote of confidence from Portugal's Clean Feed Records.
by Peter Margasak
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, Apr 15, 2010
The List: April 15-21, 2010
Critics' Choices and other notable shows: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Best Coast, Finntroll, Hot Chip, the Amir ElSaffar & Hafez Modirzadeh Quartet, and more
by Miles Raymer, Peter Margasak, Steve Langendorf, Bill Meyer, Monica Kendrick, and David Whiteis
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, Nov 26, 2009
The List: November 26-December 2, 2009
Critics' Choices and other notable concerts: the Big Pink, the Jesus Lizard, Melt-Banana, the King Khan & BBQ Show, Municipal Waste, and more
by Peter Margasak, Miles Raymer, Monica Kendrick, Bill Meyer, Kevin Warwick, and Ann Sterzinger
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