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Craig Reptile: Your Sunday Sonic Sundowner writesYou Only Live Once: Remembering Mark Lanegan
Mark Lanegan died one year ago today, at the age of 57. In retrospect, it’s surprising he lived as long as he did. While remembered as lead singer of Seattle’s Screaming Trees, his work as a solo artist and a frequent collaborator may have been more important and has had a more lasting impact.
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Feb 20 - Feb 26)
Upcoming Events:
- Tuesday February 21: CHIRP DJ Night at The Native
- Friday Feburary 24: CHIRP Radio welcomes The Beths to Thalia Hall
- Saturday February 25 - Sunday February 26: CHIRP Radio Sponsors Lincoln Square Winter Brew
- Monday February 27: CHIRP Radio welcomes Gilla Band to Lincoln Hall
- Friday March 10: CHIRP Radio welcomes Os Mutantes to Lincoln Hall
- Wednesday March 22: CHIRP Radio welcomes Andy Shauf to Thalia Hall
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Feb 13 - Feb 19)
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday February 15: The deadline to cast your vote for the Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2022
- Tuesday February 21: CHIRP DJ Night at The Native
- Friday Feburary 24: CHIRP Radio welcomes The Beths to Thalia Hall
- Saturday February 25 - Sunday February 26: CHIRP Radio Sponsors Lincoln Square Winter Brew
- Monday February 27: CHIRP Radio welcomes Gilla Band to Lincoln Hall
- Friday March 10: CHIRP Radio welcomes Os Mutantes to Lincoln Hall
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 2/6/23:
King Tuff – Smalltown Stardust (Sub Pop)
CHIRP Radio writesCHIRP Radio Weekly Voyages (Feb 6 - Feb 12)
Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday February 15: The deadline to cast your vote for the Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2022
- Tuesday February 21: CHIRP DJ Night at The Native
- Friday Feburary 24: CHIRP Radio welcomes The Beths to Thalia Hall
- Saturday February 25 - Sunday February 26: CHIRP Radio Sponsors Lincoln Square Winter Brew
- Monday February 27: CHIRP Radio welcomes Gilla Band to Lincoln Hall
On the Podcast:
- Mick R. interviews Anna Holmquist of Ester
Top of the CHIRP Charts for the week of 1/30/23:
July Talk – Remember Never Before (Six Shooter)
CHIRP Radio writesYour 2023 CHIRP Radio Voting Guide: The Best of Chicago!
Every year the Chicago Reader canvases the local popluation to find out the oustanding people, places, and things that make Chicago so special. This year is no different - Ballots are now being accepted for the Chicago Reader's annual poll of the Best of Chicago (2022 Edition)!
CHIRP Radio is honored to have recevied several nominations this year. Vote for CHIRP Radio in the following categories:
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Best Overall Radio Station
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Best Blog
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Best Music Podcast
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Best Radio DJ (Ninja)
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Best Beard (Tony Breed)
Polls close on February 15 at noon, so make sure to send yours in before then. Thanks! for your support!