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Mike Bennett writesFriday iPod/MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday David Thomas Edition
It’s time to wish a happy birthday to the man once known as Crocus Behemoth. David Thomas helped found the short lived but extremely important proto-punk band Rocket From The Tombs, and once they split, formed Pere Ubu, the self-proclaimed avant-garage band. With the large and oddly compelling front man whose quavering high voice somehow was perfect for an ultra-arty take on rock tropes, Pere Ubu has been making important music over five decades. From spooky to rocking to pretty darn catchy (the band’s Cloudland album is one of the great pop albums of the ‘80s), Thomas has managed to put his stamp on everything he’s done. And he’s had some nifty side projects too. In honor of Thomas, please grab your iPod or MP3 player, hit shuffle and share the first 10 songs that come up.
Kelsey Phillips writesTime for the 6 Corners BBQ Fest!
You all know the intersection. For the third year in a row, Chicagoans will descend upon Milwaukee, Irving Park, and Cicero for some live music and, of course, darn good barbecue for the 6 Corners BBQ Fest. This Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, you can enjoy all the pulled pork and baby back ribs you care to consume, all from six local restaurants.
Accompanying your turkey legs will be two stages that will host local musicians like folk artist Ezra Furman and alt-rockers Molehill (check the website for a full lineup). No worries if you can't find a babysitter, this is a kid-friendly fest complete with a Kids Corner that you'll probably enjoy just as much as the kids will.
This is a great local festival hosted by the Six Corners Association, which was founded in 2002 by local businesses to revitalize their district. Live entertainment starts at noon both days, and a $5 donation is appreciated. Stop by the CHIRP table and say hello!
Alli Klein: Family of Noise writesKiller Moon, Rabble Rabble, Creepy Band, and Plastic Crimewave Syndicate at Double Door (6/7/13)
The Double Door, a rock club rich in Chicago history, welcomed four local groups last Friday night for an evening of music that can only be described as heavy. Wicker Park’s Double Door housed a bunch of transplants from a neighborhood a little farther north west, as all four bands have at least a few members (and fans) from the Logan Square area. Competing with a number of summer Chicago street festivals this weekend, I was pleased to see Killer Moon, Rabble Rabble, Creepy Band, and Plastic Crimewave Syndicate playing to an ample sized crowd.
Steve Krakow (Plastic Crimewave Syndicate)
Clarence Ewing: The Million Year Trip writesWeekly Voyages: Friday 06/14 to Thursday 06/20
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Friday June 14
Lou Shields & Friends
Abbey Pub 9pm, 21+
The Handcuffs, The Diffrerents, The Safes
Beat Kitchen 9pm, 21+
Mr. Pauer
Beauty Bar 21+
Bustle In Your Hedgerow
Bottom Lounge 9pm
Animale, Dani Deahl
Congress Theater 9pm
Sex Therapy, The Truss, Out For Hours, Villains Company
Double Door 8:30pm, 21+
The Hoyle Brothers
Empty Bottle 5:30pm, 21+
Mike Bennett writesFriday iPod/MP3 Shuffle—Happy Birthday Prince Edition
He’s enigmatic, charismatic, and a-u-t-o matic. Prince turns 54 years old today, and while he hasn’t wowed anyone with his new recordings lately, he is still a king on the concert stage, and why not? With his deep catalog, ace bands, killer guitar skills, amazing dance moves and total command of an audience, he is one pop music’s all time great live attractions. On top of that, he built a musical empire in the ‘80s. A studio rat, he played everything on his earliest records, mixed funk with new wave sounds, and pushed the envelope lyrically and visually, taking an androgyny page out of the David Bowie playbook. Then, in the mid-80's, he was one of the biggest stars, and deservedly so. I still remember the electricity at the Yorktown Theatre, watching Purple Rain in packed movie house, everyone going nuts when “Let’s Go Crazy” kicked in. In honor of this legend, please grab your iPod or MP3 player, hit shuffle, and share the first 10 songs that come up.