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- Music, Music Feature Oct 2, 2020
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Spelunking in the Reader of 1971
The music ads in the paper’s very first issues add context—and curiosities—that the stories alone can’t provide.
- Music, Music Feature Feb 5, 2020
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Building on the pillars of Blue Groove Lounge
The history of DJ Jesse de la Peña’s foundational Chicago hip-hop series, in the words of the people who made it work
- Music, Concert Preview Jan 24, 2020
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Cult emo darlings the Anniversary celebrate 20 years since their sudden rise and fall
- Music, Gig Poster of the Week Jan 22, 2020
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Celebrating homegrown music infrastructure on the gig poster of the week
This week's featured gig poster was created by local artist and musician Ethan D’Ercole.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 23, 2019
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The Maypole Folk Festival builds a big tent
Plus: The Goldstars lead a crowded tribute to R&B icon Andre Williams, Chicago producer Please inaugurates his new label with a Teklife EP, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 6, 2018
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Zanies comedy club has lasted 40 years with an old-school stand-up model
The club continues to draw audiences and motivate local comics to obtain a paid slot.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Oct 3, 2017
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The Blue Ribbon Glee Club turns ten with a reunion party for fans, friends, and alums
Plus: Old-school beat party Boombastic returns to Wicker Park, and the Logan Center celebrates five years with a packed daylong festival.
- Arts & Culture, Feature Jul 19, 2017
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Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim still keep each other weird
With the comedians on tour celebrating the tenth anniversary of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, CAN TV variety show host Steve Gadlin talks to his Adult Swim heroes about public-access television, absurdist comedy, and much more.
- Music, Music Feature Jun 7, 2017
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Harmonica master Billy Branch celebrates 40 years leading the Sons of Blues
So many current stars have cut their teeth in Branch’s band that they could fill their own blues festival.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jun 7, 2017
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The Green Music Fest catches Dave Mata’s Royal Hands
Plus: Do312 brings back its Rock ’n’ Roll Market, and Bric-a-Brac Records celebrates four years.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 7, 2017
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Supervillains chill out on the gig poster of the week
This week's featured gig poster was designed by local artist Ryan Duggan.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 4, 2017
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Logan Bay loses half a leg to a driver, keeps programming WLPN from his hospital bed
Plus: CHIRP holds its 15th annual Record Fair, and Seth Vanek moves The Therapy Sessions to Constellation for a one-off birthday party.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jan 25, 2017
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This year’s Winter Block Party celebrates women in Chicago hip-hop
Plus: The eighth Chicago Psych Fest fogs up the Hideout, and FPE Records throws itself a birthday bash at the Empty Bottle.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jan 10, 2017
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A day of pro-choice activism culminates in a #ShoutYourAbortion fund-raiser at Gman Tavern
Plus: Grün Wasser and New Canyons push their recent releases at the Empty Bottle, and the Vinyl Emergency podcast celebrates its first birthday.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 14, 2016
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Glitter Creeps throws itself a second-birthday party headlined by Nobunny
On Wednesday at the Empty Bottle, local punk-rock LGBTQ night Glitter Creeps celebrates two years of being weird and proud.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 7, 2016
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The Hideout family celebrate 20 years on Saturday with a relaxed, neighborly reunion party
The Hideout isn't having a full-blown Block Party this year, but you can still see Eleventh Dream Day, Kelly Hogan, the Lawrence Peters Outfit, Robbie Fulks, the JC Brooks Band, Devil in a Woodpile, the reunited Mr. Rudy Day, and many more.
- Music, Music Feature Aug 29, 2016
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Emo then and now
Five Riot Fest emo acts—Thursday, Tigers Jaw, the Anniversary, Balance & Composure, and Underoath—talk about how the genre’s reputation has evolved along with its sound.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Aug 2, 2016
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Los Crudos celebrate their 25th year with nine days of music and art
Plus: Vamos and Lil Tits play a first-anniversary party for the new Crown Liquors, and postpunk trio Yeesh welcome their second album with a Hideout show.
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jun 14, 2016
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Dan Whitaker & the Shinebenders work hard for hard-working country fans
Plus: ESS hosts its ninth annual Experimental Garage Sale, Myth Fest debuts with an ambitious bill of international electronic music, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 12, 2013
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Kranky turns 20 and cranks it up over the next four nights
Artists from the label's current and old roster convene in Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 26, 2013
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Wolf Eyes play the Owl this Sunday in celebration of the bar's second anniversary
An engraved tooth spread the word about this harsh-noise party.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 7, 2013
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Handlebar celebrates ten years with a showcase of musical staff members
The excellent restaurant celebrates a decade of business with its talented and musical staff.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 9, 2013
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Gig poster of the week
Scott Williams designed this week's featured gig poster, which celebrates the three-year anniversary of Soul Summit
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 3, 2012
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Beer and Metal: Founders Brewing's Bolt Cutter
Bolt Cutter, Founders' 15th-anniversary barleywine, doesn't have anything to do with Bolt Thrower except that they're both great
- Blogs, Bleader May 17, 2012
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Spared the knife
As the police ranks shrink in the first year under Rahm Emanuel, mayoral aides get higher pay
