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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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The One AM Radio Turn the Dial to 'Stellar'
CHICAGO: The L.A.-based collective layers cathartic songcraft with inspiration for diverse crowd.
By Lizz Kannenberg 08.28.07 3:00 AM
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