Critics' Choices and other notable shows: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Arbouretum, Chainsaw DuPont, Roberto Carlos, Buzzcocks, the Besnard Lakes, and more
By Peter Margasak, Barbara Yaross, David Whiteis, Miles Raymer, Monica Kendrick, Brian Costello, and Bill Meyer
Staff members and musicians share stories of the venerable nightclub in this excerpt from The Empty Bottle Chicago: 21+ Years of Music / Friendly / Dancing.
The June 8 release party for The Empty Bottle Chicago: 21+ Years of Music / Friendly / Dancing comes with a Ponys reunion—and tickets go on sale today.