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Bellweather Chicago

I'm just the messenger on this one so you'll have to check out the schedule to see if it's right for you.  But seeing & doing anything at the Hideout is usually fun.  Welcome to Bellweather Chicago.

Beer Can'd Festival

Sort of far for me but this looks fun!

The Thermals at Lincoln Hall

The Thermals play Lincoln Hall tomorrow and Chicagoist gives us a preview.  And a video.  See ya there!

Rocker Magazine

I'm not sure what to make of this "zine" for mature hipsters.  One thing for sure is Rocker is making sure the old guys & gals don't fade away any time soon.

Lollapalooza 2013 Schedule

Here's your schedule for the three days of Lollapalooza 2013.  I did make one day last year but it's doubtful I'll attend this time around.  The Cure would be great to see though!

West Fest 2013

Here is just a little info on the upcoming West Fest, July 13-14.

Main Stage: Programmed by Empty Bottle Presents

Saturday, July 13th

Tortoisen (headliner) 

Javelin

Sunday, July 14th

The Oblivians (headliner) 

Born Ruffians

More to come....

 

USA Today & 25 Albums

I'm not going to guess as to Whitney's exact age but I'm guessing I might be just a few years ahead.  Here's a rare "best of" list out in May and Best Albums of Last 25 Years and I've been listening to a lot of the same stuff.

Little Boots

The new album from Little Boots is out today and they play Lincoln Hall tomorrow.

Pygmalion Music Festival

I've heard good things about Pygmalion Music Festival and this small festival might be a nice change from some of the larger ones.  Tickets are on sale now, fest runs September 26-28 in Champaign, IL.

ACL 2013

Here's the lineup for ACL 2013.  Looks good to me.  You'll have choices of October 4-6 or October 11-13 so until the schedule is released it may be difficult to choose your weekend.

Bill Callahan Tonight

Bill Callahan is a pretty cool guy.  And versatile too.  He plays Garfield Park Conservatory tonight and we're all interested in just how they'll have the venue set up.  Here's a preview. 

Goat

I'm going to see Goat tonight at Empty Bottle.  If you get a 911 text from me please send help!

Wicker Park Fest

Here's a "first wave" look at artists for this year's Wicker Park Fest, July 27-28.

Saturday, July 27th 

North Stage @ Damen

Man Man

Bahamas 

South Stage @ Paulina

Cults 

Center Stage

TBA 

Sunday, July 28th 

North Stage @ Damen

Roky Erickson 

South Stage @ Paulina

Ted Leo and the Pharmacists 

Center Stage:

TBA

 

Yoshimi Live!

Leave it to the Flaming Lips to do something memorable at SXSW.  Here's their full show performing "Yoshimi".  Pretty sweet!

Venues That Rock

Rolling Stone Magazine takes a look at The Best Big Rooms In America and includes Chicago's Metro.  I LOVE Metro, don't get me wrong.  But Rolling Stone is wayyy out of touch with music, did you see their "Best Albums" list from last year?  Ugh.

Ridiculous Indie Rock Band Photos

Here are some ridiculous Indie Rock band photos.  Wondering if there is actually a good way to take a band photo....

The Rain Parade

Word is The Rain Parade has re-formed and is playing shows.

Do Division Fest

And here's what we have for the Do Division Fest May 31 - June 2.

Friday, May 31st

Torche, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, Brown Bird 

Saturday, June 1st 

Ariel Pink, Night Moves, Tilly and the Wall, He's My Brother She's My Sister

Sunday, June 2nd

Gaslamp Killer, Beat Connection,Jeff The Brotherhood, Bailiff

 

 

Green Music Festival

This Chicago fest has had some good acts in recent years.  While I don't believe their website has full details yet, Green Music Festival takes place June 22-23 in Wicker Park.  Right now I'm looking at Sunday with Joe Pug, Ha Ha Tonka and This Must Be The Band.  Looks like Saturday's headliner is Manchester Orchestra.  More to come.

Alternative Albums of the 1960's?

Yes there is such a list and Spin Magazine has put it together.  Pretty darn interesting.