Jamie Lidell Defies Nature in Chicago
The beatboxing British electro-soul whiz jacks up the heat in the city that summer forgot.
By Lizz Kannenberg 06.05.08 3:41 PM
Chicago's weather may be barely warm enough for short sleeves, but Jamie Lidell still managed to set Chicago's Abbey Pub ablaze last night (June 4), singing like he was possessed by the soul of Ray Charles.
Colin Meloy's Musical Tales Serenade Chicago Fans
Behind his new solo set, Sings Live!, the Decemberists bandleader strums out six-string stories for Windy City faithfuls.
By Lizz Kannenberg 04.22.08 12:30 PM
"I'm going to play some songs for you," Colin Meloy announced rather unnecessarily as he took the stage at Chicago's posh Park West venue last night (April 21).
Basia Bulat Melts Away the Icy Cold
CHICAGO: The blonde songstress helps fans thaw out with her warm folk-pop set.
By Lizz Kannenberg 02.08.08 3:00 PM
Two major blizzards in the past week -- psssh -- won't stop a real Chicagoan from taking in a buzz-worthy show, and last night (Feb. 7) at Schubas was no exception as smoky-voiced Canadian sprite Basia Bulat brought her folk-tinged indie pop to the Windy City masses.
The Swell Season's Greetings Heard 'Once' and for All
CHICAGO: From screen to stage, the magical music of an indie film's soundtrack is as real as it gets.
By Lizz Kannenberg 11.26.07 10:20 PM
Even if you'd arrived late to the Vic Theatre last night (Nov.25), you could have shimmied all the way to the front and rested yourelbows on the stage.
Wilco is Trying To Break Your Curfew
CHICAGO: Hometown crowd's love affair with its favorite sons is a beautifully long engagement.
By Lizz Kannenberg 09.13.07 3:00 AM
Bowerbirds Build a Fancy Nest
CHICAGO: These North Carolina pop darlings soar with quirkiness and plenty of pluck.
By Lizz Kannenberg 08.30.07 3:00 AM
