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Blogs, Bleader Aug 13, 2018
Confest 2018 and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week

The Sea and Cake at Pritzker Pavilion and more goings on 8/13-8/16
- By Katie Powers
- Tags: Do This, Arts, Film, Music, The Sea and Cake, Pritzker Pavillion, Millennium Park, The African Company Presents Richard III, Oak Park Festival Theatre, Confest 2018, Anatomy of Habit, Summer 1993, Scotty and the History of Hollywood

Blogs, Bleader May 21, 2018
The Sea and Cake and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week

A New Attitude: In Tribute to Patti LaBelle and more goings-on 5/21-5/24
- By Steve Heisler
- Tags: Arts, Do This, Film, Music, a new attitude: in tribute to patti labelle, patti labelle, black ensemble theater, the sea and cake, empty bottle, charlie curtis-beard, reggies rock club, weather warlock, bruce lamont, isle of dogs, wes anderson, courtney barnett, chicago cultural center, black panther

Music, Concert Preview May 11, 2018
Recommended
The Sea and Cake weather major shifts to produce another jewel of glistening guitar pop, Any Day
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: Concert Preview, The Sea and Cake, Any Day, Recommended

Blogs, Bleader Apr 3, 2018
Video
The Millennium Park Summer Music Series announces its 2018 lineup

This year's Millennium Park summer series has one-third fewer concerts than the 2017 version—but on the plus side, some of them are great.
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: Free Shit, Music, Post No Bills, Millennium Park Summer Music Series, Pritzker Pavlion, Sons of Kemet, the Sea and Cake, Moonrise Nation, Whitney, Ne-Hi, Bahamas, Aimee Mann, This Is the Kit, The Kingston All Stars featuring Sister Nancy, Funkadesi, Willie Colón, Canalón de Timbiquí, Anoushka Shankar, Hollie Cook, Melissa Laveaux, the Aces, New Respects, Kahil El'Zabar Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, José James, Video

Blogs, Bleader Apr 19, 2016
Video
Listen to an overlooked 1993 classic from Chicago's Shrimp Boat

Pitchfork and New City both recently tackled Chicago's music scene in 1993, but neither gave much love to the beautiful, eclectic art-pop of Shrimp Boat.
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: 12 O'Clock Track, Music, Post No Bills, Shrimp Boat, the Sea and Cake, Sam Prekop, Ian Schneller, Brad Wood, Cavale, What do You Think of Love, 12 O'Clock Track, Chicago, 1993, Video

Music, In Rotation Apr 21, 2015
Sam Prekop of the Sea and Cake on a reissued minimalist classic

Plus: Artist David Hartt on Starcircleanatomy’s grimy electronics, the Reader’s Peter Margasak on a Ghanaian highlife pioneer, and more
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: In Rotation, E.T. Mensah & the Tempos, King of Highlife Anthology, Scott Walker + Sunn O))), Soused, Sam Prekop, the Sea and Cake, Sine waves, David Borden, Music for Amplified Keyboard Instruments, Annelie Gahl and Klaus Lang, Cage: Melodies & Harmonies, David Hartt, Starcircleanatomy, Always Forgetting, Receiving, Cold/Path, Bruce Langhorne, The Hired Hand, Idaho Transfer, Patricio Guzmán, the Battle for Chile, Costa-Gavras, Missing

Film, Artist on Artist Nov 19, 2013
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Artist on Artist: Fingerstyle guitarist William Tyler talks to Douglas McCombs of Brokeback and Tortoise

"There's definitely a way to be lyrical without lyrics."
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: Artist on Artist, William Tyler, guitarists, fingerstyle guitar, Lambchop, session musicians, Merge records, albums, guitar, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, Douglas McCombs, Tortoise, Eleventh Dream Day, Brokeback, The Hideout, Constellation, Thrill Jockey, Chicago Reader, Milwaukee, Alverno College, Nick Sanborn, Lend Me Your Voice, Megafaun, bands, Duke University, lyrics, instrumental music, Fflashlights, Chris Brokaw, Elliot Dicks, songwriting, singers, Kurt Wagner, Nashville, cover versions, vocals, Daughn Gibson, All Tomorrow's Parties, touring, Europe, The Sea and Cake, Seattle, Los Angeles, west coast, driving, caffeine, coffee, anxiety, jobs, money, Peoria, Illinois, John Fahey, Glenn Jones, Jack Rose, Video

Best of Chicago, Music & Nightlife Jun 19, 2013
Critics' Picks
Best Outcall Soundman

Elliot Dicks of Elliotsound
- By Philip Montoro
- Tags: Music & Nightlife, Best of Chicago 2013, Elliotsound, jumping around on stage, rock shows, Elliot Dicks, live sound, Czar Bar, Fireside Bowl, The Empty Bottle, Che Arthur, Steve Moore, Gary Schepers, block parties, festivals, Do-Division, West Fest, Tortoise, The Sea and Cake, Shellac, Steve Albini, Yob, Flat Iron, Dark Lord Day, High on Fire, Critics' Picks

Blogs, Bleader Dec 20, 2012
Video
Thrill Jockey founder Bettina Richards on the label's 20th-anniversary party

Tonight Thrill Jockey celebrates its 20th anniversary with a party at the Empty Bottle, but just what will happen remains a mystery
- By Leor Galil
- Tags: Do This, Music, Thrill Jockey, Bettina Richards, Empty Bottle, Tortoise, the Sea and Cake, Man Forever, Kid Million, Peter Margasak, Matmos, Video

Blogs, Bleader Dec 20, 2012
Reader's Agenda, Thu 12/20: Thrill Jockey turns 20, "Holiday Fantasia," and Cameron Esposito

What's on the Agenda for Thursday, December 20, 2012
- By Drew Hunt
- Tags: Do This, Arts, Thrill Jockey, Tortoise, the Sea and Cake, Man Forever, Empty Bottle, Salonathon, You’re Gonna Die: A Holiday Fantasia, Metro, Baathhaus, Grades, Shea Coulee, Big Dipper, Details, Leor Galil, Los Angeles, Cameron Esposito, Lincoln Lodge, Bobby Minelli, Adam Burke, Rhea Butcher, Roasted Chestnuts: A Holiday of Jokes

Blogs, Bleader Dec 19, 2012
Video
12 O'Clock Track: Arbouretum, "World Split Open"

Live video of Arbouretum playing at Thrill Jockey's 20th-anniversary show in Baltimore; the Chicago installment happens on Thursday at the Empty Bottle.
- By Peter Margasak
- Tags: 12 O'Clock Track, Music, Post No Bills, Thrill Jockey Records, 12 O'Clock Track, Empty Bottle, Tortoise, the Sea and Cake, Man Forever, Arbouretum, World Split Open, Video

Blogs, Bleader Oct 29, 2012
The Reader's Agenda: Mon 10/29

What's on the Agenda for Monday, October 29, 2012
- By Drew Hunt
- Tags: Do This, No Kids Allowed Night, Legoland Discovery Center, Schaumburg, Mick Dumke, The Sea and Cake, City Winery, Fulton Market, Runner, Peter Margasak, Matthew Friedberger

Blogs, Bleader Oct 25, 2012
Outrageous synth pop, new psychedelic garage, revitalized art-rock, and more on the B Side

Baathhaus, Radar Eyes, Ono, R. Kelly, and more
- By Miles Raymer
- Tags: Music, Baathhaus, Radar Eyes, Knife Party, A.C. Newman, David Behrman, Okkyung Lee, the Sea and Cake, R. Kelly

Blogs, Bleader Apr 5, 2012
This week on the B Side

The weird world of Lil B, a nice talk between two members of the old D.C. punk royalty, a new girl-group tribute act, and more
- By Miles Raymer
- Tags: Music, Lil B, Jon Caramanica, Chris Thomson, Coffin Pricks, Circus Lupus, Mary Timony, Wild Flag, Helium, Autoclave, Girl Group, Zapruder Point, the Sea and Cake, Tampa Red, Shabazz Palaces, Bahamas, Erykah Badu, Outer Minds, Zeke, Perfume Genius

Music, Gossip Wolf Apr 3, 2012
Gossip Wolf: Sisters doin' it for themselves

An all-girl 60s cover group. Plus: Upcoming releases from Zapruder Point, the Sea and Cake, and David Daniell & Doug McCombs
- By Jessica Hopper and Leor Galil
- Tags: Gossip Wolf, Girl Group, Hollows, Rabid Rabbit, Outer Minds, Moonrises, Mia Park, Bobby Conn & the Burglars, Zapruder Point, the Sea and Cake, David Daniell, Doug McCombs

Blogs, Bleader Mar 4, 2009
Video
The Sea and Cake's commercial break

Citibank and the Sea and Cake
- By Miles Raymer
- Tags: Music, Crickets, Chicago, Business, Indie Rock, The Sea and Cake, Citibank, Video

Blogs, Bleader Sep 26, 2008
9/27 -- Macy's Day of Music

9/27: Symphony Hall hosts eight hours of free music, from Mussorgsky to mariachi
- By Sam Feldman
- Tags: Free Shit, Swag, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Sea and Cake, Paulinho Garcia Quartet

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The Sea and Cake at Pritzker Pavilion and more goings on 8/13-8/16

A New Attitude: In Tribute to Patti LaBelle and more goings-on 5/21-5/24

This year's Millennium Park summer series has one-third fewer concerts than the 2017 version—but on the plus side, some of them are great.

Pitchfork and New City both recently tackled Chicago's music scene in 1993, but neither gave much love to the beautiful, eclectic art-pop of Shrimp Boat.

Plus: Artist David Hartt on Starcircleanatomy’s grimy electronics, the Reader’s Peter Margasak on a Ghanaian highlife pioneer, and more

"There's definitely a way to be lyrical without lyrics."

Elliot Dicks of Elliotsound

Tonight Thrill Jockey celebrates its 20th anniversary with a party at the Empty Bottle, but just what will happen remains a mystery

What's on the Agenda for Thursday, December 20, 2012

Live video of Arbouretum playing at Thrill Jockey's 20th-anniversary show in Baltimore; the Chicago installment happens on Thursday at the Empty Bottle.

What's on the Agenda for Monday, October 29, 2012

Baathhaus, Radar Eyes, Ono, R. Kelly, and more

The weird world of Lil B, a nice talk between two members of the old D.C. punk royalty, a new girl-group tribute act, and more

An all-girl 60s cover group. Plus: Upcoming releases from Zapruder Point, the Sea and Cake, and David Daniell & Doug McCombs

Citibank and the Sea and Cake

9/27: Symphony Hall hosts eight hours of free music, from Mussorgsky to mariachi

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