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Rachel Woodall writesJoin Us for CHIRP Night at the Whistler with Flesh Panthers and The Lemons!
It's time again for CHIRP Night at the Whistler! This month, on February 10, we welcome local bands Flesh Panthers and The Lemons. Both bands were recently featured on Loud Loop Press' list of "14 Chicago Bands to Watch in 2014." Flesh Panthers are a group of whiskey-loving, punk rock guys who describe their music as "fuzz garage punk." Formed in 2011, the group has already made an impact on the Chicago local music scene. When you combine their on-point vocals and electrified guitar riffs with their party-lover personalities, you get a great performance!
The Lemons are a '60s inspired pop band. Their music is delightfully retro--with a modern edge. The pop guitars and layered vocals bring a sixties sound to their charming vocals. It's not all sunshine and rainbows; the group also has a psychedelic edge with lo-fi vibes and more modern sounds. As they say on their band camp page, come enjoy their songs where they talk about their love for "animals, friends, and food." Simple, fun, and talented.
Come out Monday, February 10!
10 pm / 21 +
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesWeekly Voyages: Friday Feb. 7 to Thursday Feb. 13
(Weekly Voyages is CHIRP Radio's listing of concerts in Chicago at select venues. Information about tickets can be obtained from the venues' Web sites. Do you have corrections or updates for this list? Send us an e-mail.)
Friday February 7
Mr. Blotto
Abbey Pub 21+
Elway, The Please & Thank Yous, Typesetter
Beat Kitchen 8:30pm
Crybaby, Stufy The Sidekick, Bullfights on Acid, Marykate
Bottom Lounge 6pm
Swizzle Tree, Workout Music, Brighton MA, The Dead On
Double Door 8:30pm, 21+
The Hoyle Brothers
Empty Bottle 5:30pm, 21+
Mike Bennett writesFriday iPod/MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday John Lydon Edition
He was discovered by Malcolm McLaren at designer Vivienne Westwood’s boutique, Sex. He snotty nosed fellow wearing a Pink Floyd shirt, to which he had painted on the words “I hate.” This earned him an audition for The Sex Pistols. Today is the birthday of John Lydon a/k/a Johnny Rotten, one of the most important figures in punk and post-punk music. Whether the Pistols were musically innovative can be debated. What isn’t debatable is that Lydon’s presence and lyrics fit the stance of a band challenging societal norms. He was someone who wanted to do more than entertain. And The Sex Pistols lit the fuse for a new music explosion. Hence, they burned out quickly, but Lydon moved onto Public Image, Ltd., with Keith Leven and Jah Wobble. PiL are really the starting point for post-punk, leading to all sorts of cross-breeding and experimentation, making the late ‘70s and early ‘80s perhaps the most fruitful period for rock post-mid-‘60s. Let’s pay tribute to Mr. Lydon by grabbing your iPod or MP3 player, hitting shuffle, and sharing the first 10 songs that come up.
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesWeekly Voyages: Friday Jan. 31 to Thursday Feb. 6
(Weekly Voyages is CHIRP Radio's listing of concerts in Chicago at select venues. Information about tickets can be obtained from the venues' Web sites. Do you have corrections or updates for this list? Send us an e-mail.)
Friday January 31
Echoes Of Pompeii
Abbey Pub 9pm, 21+
Ideaman, Voice of Addiction, Downtown Brown, Maggot Twat, Something Involving A Monkey, Stuck Underwater
Beat Kitchen 7:30pm
Carbon Tigers, Suns, Secret Colours, Wedding Dress
Double Door 8pm, 21+
Sklut and Weston, Mike Flood and Co, Duck and Goose
Elbo Room 9pm, 21+
The Hoyle Brothers
Empty Bottle 5:30pm 21+
JD Samson & MEN, Teen Witch Fan Club
Empty Bottle 9:30pm, 21+
Screaming Females, Fake Limbs
Hideout 10pm, 21+
Savoy
House of Blues Chicago 8:30pm, 17+
Caleb Hawley, GoldFord, Tall Walker, Mighty Fox
Lincoln Hall 8pm 21+
Kelsey Phillips writesJoin CHIRP for Bass Drum of Death at the Empty Bottle on Thursday Jan. 30!
Nothing beats being frozen solid like getting your ears busted (in a positive, non-literal way) by a bass drum.
This Thursday, CHIRP welcomes Bass Drum of Death to the Empty Bottle for a truly dope lineup. Hailing from Oxford, Mississippi, John Barrett's one-time solo act has evolved into a trio over the years, banging out some gritty garage rock that can get downright evil. BDOD is joined by local four-piece Blasted Diplomats, sure to bring us some solid hooks and straight blue-collar rock. Opening up the night with some good vibes is Chicago's own The Lemons, who's pop-rock is guaranteed to make you feel warm even in the negative 25 degree windchill.
This is one serious lineup that you won't want to miss. Head to the Empty Bottle this Thursday, January 30th and check it out. The 21+ show starts at 9pm and tickets are only $10. See you there!