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The Native
2417 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago
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IL
60647
(872) 206-5526
21+
Join us Tuesday February 11 for our first installment in 2025 of CHIRP DJ Night at the Native! This month DJ Shannon Duffy (@shannon_candy) will be spinning her favorite selection of tunes from 9PM til close. No cover at this dog friendly and cash only bar! The Native is located at 2417 N Milwaukee Ave in Logan Square.
Gman Tavern
3740 N Clark St
Chicago
,
IL
60613
(773) 549-2050
21+
It's almost Valentine's Day, so why not celebrate your long love affair with record stores? The CHIRP Music Film Fest presents Empire Records on Wednesday, February 12 at Gman.
Join us as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of this cult classic of Gen X cinema following the day in the life of a group of twentysomethings working in a small independent record shop. Starring Liv Tyler, Renee Zellwegger, and Maxwell Caulfield as the washed up pop idol Rex Manning, and with a stellar soundtrack featuring a who’s who of 90s indie rock and pop including Gin Blossoms, the Cranberries, Cracker, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Edwyn Collins, and more!
Check out the trailer!
Wear your best 90s gear to add to the fun. You might win a prize!
Door at 6:30pm, trivia and screening start at 7:30pm.
You're welcome to bring outside food.
Your $5 suggested donation benefits CHIRP.
Schubas
3159 N. Southport
Chicago
,
IL
60657
(773) 525-2508
21+
CHIRP welcomes The Vulgar Boatmen back to Schubas on Saturday, February 15th with Chicago's own 6kitty!
Formed and abandoned in Florida in the early ’80s by future Silo Walter Salas-Humara, the Vulgar Boatmen eventually came to rest, in a most irregular remote collaboration, on the mutual shoulders of singer/guitarists Ray (at the time a graduate student in Indiana) and Lawrence (a veteran of Bloomington’s goofy punk Gizmos who had taken a course taught by Ray).
After Ray returned to Florida, the two exchanged tapes by mail, jointly crafting songs that took shape as a sublime semi-electric pop sound melding the patient intensity and precision of the Feelies, the driven certainty of quiet Velvet Underground and the shapely melodic force of classic pop artisans.
While Ray maintained a Vulgar Boatmen in the Southeast, Lawrence formed a group called Right to Left (later renamed the Vulgar Boatmen) to play the material that would eventually appear on the band’s first album.
Over time, the Indiana contingent became an exceptional live act of diverse talents and unassuming intensity, augmenting its original creations with one of the most eclectic cover repertoires on the planet.
Beermiscuous
2812 N Lincoln
Chicago
,
IL
60657
21+
The Whistler
2421 N. Milwaukee
Chicago
,
IL
60647
(773) 227-3530
21+
On Sunday, February 23rd, CHIRP Night at the Whistler returns with The Slaps and Sick Day!
Every last Sunday of the month is CHIRP Night at the Whistler — an evening where you can enjoy the music of CHIRP-curated local artists, the Whistler’s take on classic cocktails, and the good feeling of supporting independent radio.
This January, we're excited to welcome Chicago's own The Slaps and Sick Day to the Whistler stage. As usual, there is no cover for this 21 and over event, and the night kicks off with Sick Day at 8:00 PM.
Northeastern Illinois University Auditorium
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago
,
IL
60625
(773) 442-4050
All Ages
CHIRP is proud to partner with the Chicago Film Society for a 35mm screening of "Light of Day"
Paul Schrader’s 1987 film “Light of Day” is a melodrama starring Michael J. Fox and Joan Jett as working class siblings in a struggling rock band, inspired by the popular real-life Cleveland band The Generators.
Check out the trailer here!
Tickets and additional information about the Chicago Film Society here.
Schubas
3159 N. Southport
Chicago
,
IL
60657
(773) 525-2508
21+
Step into a realm where the music takes center stage and vinyl records reign supreme.
Introducing Both Sides Now: A CHIRP Vinyl Listening Bar -- a monthly oasis for music aficionados and introverts alike. Nestled in the cozy upstairs room of Schubas Tavern, this unique event happens every first Wednesday of the month.
Join us upstairs at Schubas! The decks start spinning at 7:30pm.
This month's menu comes from CHIRP DJ Paul LaScolea: No God Only Religion
album choices TBA
Schubas
3159 N. Southport
Chicago
,
IL
60657
(773) 525-2508
18+
CHIRP is happy to welcome The Bevis Frond to Schubas on Thursday, March 6th!
The Bevis Frond (guitarist and songwriter extraordinaire Nick Saloman) have ultimately become the UK’s leading underground psychedelic rock band. Their music is an iconoclastic collision of distinctly British psychedelia, space-rock, grunge, slow-burning soulful laments, even grizzled folk and more than occasional moments of sublime pop genius.
If there is any artist who could be considered as having followed a tangential path from Hendrix to Big Star to Spacemen 3, that would be The Bevis Frond -- and that’s not hyperbole, the evidence is to be found in countless albums over 30 years of thrilling musical innovation that few have matched.
Yet, he remains the best kept secret in Rock ‘n’ Roll. Isn’t it about time you discovered one of England’s finest songwriters and insightful lyricists?
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago
,
IL
60614
(773) 525-2501
18+
On Friday, March 7th, CHIRP welcomes Pom Pom Squad to Lincoln Hall!
The Brooklyn-based indie rock band that has been making waves since 2019 with their distinctive blend of punk, grunge, and pop influences. Led by vocalist and songwriter Mia Berrin, Pom Pom Squad was originally conceived as a solo project, but evolved into a full-fledged band as she assembled a talented lineup to bring her musical vision to life.
Their music delves deep into themes of identity, vulnerability, and personal growth, often drawing from Berrin’s own experiences with mental health challenges and societal pressures.
Architectural Artifacts / Artifact Events
4325 N. Ravenswood
Chicago
CHIRP is proud to support the Lincoln Square Chamber's International Women's Day Market March 8th and 9th at Architectural Artifacts in Ravenswood.
The two-day market features pop-up shops from local, women-owned businesses selling jewelry, beauty products, home goods, food, drinks, and more.
Stop by the CHIRP table to say hello!
Empty Bottle
1035 N. Western Avenue
Chicago
,
IL
60622
(773) 276-3600
21+
CHIRP Radio 107.1FM welcomes KOKOKO! to Empty Bottle on Sunday, March 9!
Pioneers of Kinshasa’s sonic revolution, KOKOKO! have captivated global audiences with their striking sonics and energetic performances since 2017. Their accolades include best live band award by AIF, NPR Tiny Desk and Boiler Room slots, appearances at festivals including All Points East, SXSW, Green Man and Pitchfork Festival, and a placement on the Grand Theft Auto and FIFA soundtracks. Their critically acclaimed debut album Fongola achieved global praise, with DJ Mag labelling it “quite unlike anything else you’ll hear”, while The Guardian called the group a “commanding new voice”.
Chicago Athletic Association Hotel
12 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago
,
IL
21+
Join us at the beautiful White City Ballroom at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel for Fireside With!
Fireside With is a music event that features a live conversation and concert with rising local artists, showcasing diverse representation of Chicago’s music talent. In taking the performance out of the traditional concert venue and into our historic spaces, the series offers Chicagoans and visitors a unique experience to connect with artists and their community.
This event had started as a series, but is being combined into a single evening on March 11th featuring singer-songwriter Tasha, rapper J. Bambii, and alternative neo-soul singer m.e.h.
Doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7.
CHIRP DJ Marites Velasquez will spin in the Game Room following the show.
Beermiscuous
2812 N Lincoln
Chicago
,
IL
60657
Martyrs’
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago
,
IL
773.404.9494
21+
Join us on March 19th at Martyrs' for the next installment of CHIRP's unique storytelling and live music series, The First Time, with the theme "First Course."
Six readers will share true stories of their "first course," however they choose to interpret the theme. Each reader also chooses a song that relates to their piece, known only to them and our fab house band, The First Time Three. Once the reader finishes their piece, the band plays the related song, often with a unique arrangement.
The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini.
Evanston SPACE
1245 Chicago Avenue
Evanston
,
IL
60202
(847) 492-8860
All Ages
On Wednesday, April 9th, CHIRP welcomes Nubya Garcia to SPACE in Evanston!
Garcia isn’t an artist you can easily classify. Is it jazz? Sure, the London-born saxophonist, composer and bandleader grew up studying the genre under the noted pianist Nikki Yeoh at Camden Music.
But it isn’t until you listen to albums like 2020’s Source and 2024’s Odyssey that you hear broader creativity shining through: It’s jazz, classical, dub, R&B and whatever else Garcia wants to convey. It all comes from a place of exploration and self-study, of wanting to do all the things across all disciplines while ignoring arbitrary boxes that don’t fit.
Beermiscuous
2812 N Lincoln
Chicago
,
IL
60657
21+
Metro
3730 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60613
Chicago
,
IL
60613
(773)-549-4140
18+
On Thursday, April 17th, CHIRP welcomes Mogwai to Metro!
Mogwai formed in 1995 in Glasgow. The band consists of Stuart Braithwaite (guitar, vocals), Barry Burns (guitar, piano, synthesizer, vocals), Dominic Aitchison (bass guitar) and Martin Bulloch (drums). Since 1997, the band have released ten studio albums, with their most recent, 2021’s As The Love Continues, being a commercial and critical success, reaching number 1 on the Official UK Album Charts, amassing a Mercury Prize nomination and winning the Scottish Album of the Year award.
The band have also contributed to and written scores for projects with Amazon Prime and Apple TV+. Earlier this year, it was announced that Blazing Griffin, Adler Entertainment, Rock Action Records and Screen Scotland had completed post-production of Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound, a first documentary about the band, directed by longtime collaborator Antony Crook. The documentary had its World Premiere at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, in March 2024 and is currently being shown at film festivals across the world.
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago
,
IL
60614
(773) 525-2501
18+
CHIRP is excited to welcome SPELLLING to Lincoln Hall on Tuesday, May 13!
California-based artist Chrystia Cabral records fantasy-like, genre-blurring experimental pop under the appropriately magical pseudonym Spellling.
Her self-released 2017 debut, Pantheon of Me, was a haunting set of dreamy, loop-based avant-folk. After the album received acclaim, she signed with Sacred Bones Records and released Mazy Fly, a more fleshed-out blend of dark synth pop, art pop, and hazy soul, in 2019. Her third album, 2021's The Turning Wheel, was even more expansive, with lusher orchestration and more progressive arrangements. She reworked songs from her first three albums for 2023's Spellling & the Mystery School.
Schubas
3159 N. Southport
Chicago
,
IL
60657
(773) 525-2508
18+
On Friday, May 16th, CHIRP welcomes Half Gringa to Schubas!
Over the course of her first two full-length releases as Half Gringa, Chicago-based singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Isabel Olive has demonstrated stunning emotional intelligence and songwriting elegance. And it has not gone unnoticed. The Chicago Reader named Half Gringa’s debut, Gruñona as among Chicago’s Best Albums of the Decade while VICE named her sophomore full-length, Force to Reckon as one of 22 Essential Albums of 2020, saying that Half Gringa specializes in “empathic and twangy songs about grief and getting stuck in your own thoughts.”
True as that may be, her third and latest album Cosmovisión represents a shift. Recorded in Chicago by veteran Califone and Iron & Wine producer Brian Deck, Cosmovisión captures Olive at her most self-possessed, addressing “mythology, mortality, and everything in between,” ideas that Olive says are “too hot to touch, too huge to hold.”
Olive commonly switches between English and Spanish in her songs. It’s a tribute –– as is the band name –– to her upbringing by a Venezuelan mother and an American father in a Midwestern town.
Beermiscuous
2812 N Lincoln
Chicago
,
IL
60657
21+