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Mike Bennett writesFriday iPod/MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday David Yow Edition
Let’s pay tribute to a leader of a legendary Chicago band. David Yow first came to prominence with the noise rock band Scratch Acid. Scratch Acid quickly built a reputation for its visceral music (one journalist compared them to The Birthday Party) and Yow established himself as one of the most unhinged frontmen anywhere. After Scratch Acid dissolved, Yow and guitarist David Wm. Sims hooked up with Duane Denison to from The Jesus Lizard who came from a similar place, but developed a more sophisticated musical approach, with Yow’s antics contrasting increasing intricate (and somewhat arty) noise. I’ve seen Yow stage dive off the Metro stage with no one to catch him. A July 3 Didjits show at the old Exit found members of the audience wielding protest signs that said F— The Pigs, while Yow came out to introduce the band wearing a Nazi uniform and then gave a speech in convincing German (or something that sounded like German). This same wild man is an accomplished cook, who has worked at restaurants here and in Austin, Texas. Earlier this year, he released a limited edition solo LP of experimental music that was packaged in a concrete monolith. Yow is a true original. Let’s wish him a happy birthday 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 08/02 to Thursday 08/08
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Friday August 2
Tony, Aaron & Rebecca of The Tossers
Abbey Pub 9:30pm 21+
Ballroom Boxer, Cassettes on Tape
Beat Kitchen 9:30pm
Hot Chip (DJ Set)
Beauty Bar 21+
Death Grips
Bottom Lounge 10pm
The Bright Light Social Hour, The Mowgli's
Double Door 11pm 21+
Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Bare Mutants, Netherfriends
Empty Bottle 10pm 21+
Blake Burkhart writesMusic in Pictures: The 2013 Pitchfork Music Festival
Every year the Pitchfork Music Festival showcases the best in modern music, and 2013 was no exception. From Friday's opening chords by Frankie Rose to R. Kelly's titanic closer on Sunday, we enjoyed another brilliant weekend of non-stop sights and sounds.
Blake Burkhart was up close for a bunch of sets, and produced thse photos to remember P4K13 by...
Joanna Newsom
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesWeekly Voyages: Friday 07/26 to Thursday 08/01
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Friday July 26
Teenage Bottlerocket, The Reaganomics, Sore Subjects
Beat Kitchen: 10pm
PANIC! Dance Party
Beauty Bar 21+
Desert Noises
Bottom Lounge 7pm
The Main Squeeze
Double Door : 8:30pm, 21+
The Elements of Style, The Sweeps, The Peekaboos, Bummer
Empty Bottle : 9:30pm 21+
The Hoyle Brothers
Empty Bottle : 5:30pm, 21+
Mike Bennett writesFriday iPod/MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday Mick Jagger Edition
Let’s give it up for Mick Jagger on his birthday! The Rolling Stones may have not made any relevant music in ages (and let’s not forget Superheavy...or perhaps we should?), but Mick is still a bundle of energy fronting them on their 50th anniversary tour. Moreover, while the Stones may not have ever been the World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band (in the ears of the beholder), they are pretty darn great. And Mick may not have been the best of the blues obsessed British Invasion singers, but he brought something distinctive to it that allowed the Stones to adapt over the years and make so many great records. Moreover, he seems to have a great sense of humor about the whole thing. In honor of Mr. Jagger, please grab your iPod or MP3 player, hit shuffle and share the first 10 songs that come up.