http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:41:10 -0700 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:57:19 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Concert-Review-Shearwater-and-Shellac-81009?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner Shellac's 2007 album, Excellent Italian Greyhound Monday night’s free concert in the park showcased the wide range and quality of sound for which the Jay Pritzker Pavilion has become so famous. Two contrasting acts played in front of an enthus... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:57:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Concert-Review-Shearwater-and-Shellac-81009?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Concert-Review-Wicker-Park-Fest-2009?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner Undoubtedly the most eclectic street festival of the summer season, Wicker Park Fest broke into its new digs along Milwaukee Avenue for the sixth year of rock, indie pop, electronic music and DJ sets. Three stages hosted live music from noon until ... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:27:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Concert-Review-Wicker-Park-Fest-2009?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Wednesdays-random-music-shuffle-The-Clash?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner Today’s random album of the day is pure, unalloyed punk rage and fury. The self-titled debut album from revolutionary kings of punk rock, The Clash (UK version) introduced the world to attacking, unmerciful, energy-filled rhythms. ... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:27:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Wednesdays-random-music-shuffle-The-Clash?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Wednesdays-top-show-Datsuns-at-Empty-Bottle?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.myspace.com/thedatsuns The Datsuns -- Turbo Fruits -- Royal Pines at Empty Bottle 1035 N Western Ave Ukranian Village / West Town 773-276-3600 $12 Formed in London circa 1996, The Datsuns exploded onto the British and Aussie rock scenes b... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:03:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Wednesdays-top-show-Datsuns-at-Empty-Bottle?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Pitchfork-Music-Festival-Review-July-1719-2009?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner Thoughts from a great music festival weekend: --- Global Warming??? Usually the weather that accompanies the Pitchfork Music Festival can be described as scorching, searing, blistering or sweltering – but this weekend the hipsters in tweed sp... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:08:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Pitchfork-Music-Festival-Review-July-1719-2009?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Pitchfork-Music-Festival-Must-see-sets?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner Here are your Chicago Music Scene Examiner's must-see Pitchfork Music Festival sets: *** set of the day Friday: (all set lists chosen by fans) 5 p.m., Tortoise: Local instrumental troupe revolutionized indie rock in the 90s by pumping out ava... Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:46:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Pitchfork-Music-Festival-Must-see-sets?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Album-Review-DInosaur-Jr--Farm?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner   Among the most notable new concert listings this week, Dinosaur Jr. announced a gig at The Vic on October 15. Tickets go on sale this Saturday at 10 a.m. Touring behind their ninth studio album, "Farm" (Jagjaguwar), the triumvirate ... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:38:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Album-Review-DInosaur-Jr--Farm?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Concert-Review-Explosions-in-the-Sky-at-Congress-Theater-7209?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner Explosions in the Sky, with a reputation of putting on intense shows, seemed a bit out of place at the cavernous Congress Theater on Thursday night. The post-rock Texas troupe jammed on their hallmark tension and release tunes, but somehow didn&rsqu... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:31:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Concert-Review-Explosions-in-the-Sky-at-Congress-Theater-7209?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Concert-Review-White-Rabbits-at-Empty-Bottle-7109?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner White Rabbits are: Stephen Patterson, Gregory Roberts, Alex Even, Brian Bettancourt, Matt Clark and Jamie Levinson   On a Wednesday night two hours before the first of three bands hit the stage, Empty Bottle staffers were turning away fans with... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:02:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d2-Concert-Review-White-Rabbits-at-Empty-Bottle-7109?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Pour-one-out-for-Vibe-magazine?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner Vibe, a magazine that once served among the most popular of music news periodicals, is closing immediately according to a spokeswoman for the publication.The news spread early Tuesday by the Web site dailyfinance.com and quickly circulated to other... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:17:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Pour-one-out-for-Vibe-magazine?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Album-Review-Wilco-Wilco-The-Album?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner  Your Chicago Music Scene Examiner would be remiss if he didn’t review Wilco (The Album), the latest from Chicago’s favorite alt-country locals. Most music fans will run out to their nearest music outlet to pick this album... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:33:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Album-Review-Wilco-Wilco-The-Album?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Concert-Review-Steve-Earle-at-Park-West-62509?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner  Prison, drug abuse, the blues and Townes Van Zandt -- all things of which Steve Earle has an intimate knowledge. And all his influences showed through last night at Chicago’s Park West, as Earle showcased tunes from his latest album, Tow... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:10:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Concert-Review-Steve-Earle-at-Park-West-62509?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Lollapaloozas-amazing-aftershows?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner  Attention music freaks:Are 300 bands at a rate of 12 hrs of music per day not quite enough to satisfy your appetite for live music?  Think 45 minute sets aren't nearly enough time to enjoy your favorite acts?  Well, fear not -- the Lo... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:56:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d25-Lollapaloozas-amazing-aftershows?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Concert-Review-Dirty-Projectors--The-Sea-and-Cake--62209?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner The Dirty Projectors are: Brian Mcomber, Amber Coffman, Angel Deradoorian and Dave Longstreth Rarely does an opening act steal the show from a bill’s headliners, but the Dirty Projectors ran away with the second installment of Downtown Sou... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:18:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Concert-Review-Dirty-Projectors--The-Sea-and-Cake--62209?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Free-music-alert-Downtown-Sound-New-Music-Mondays?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner   While most summer concert series are controlled by predominant promoters and exorbitant ticket prices, Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs has stepped up to provide a cheap and unique set of shows this summer. The "Downtown So... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:07:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Free-music-alert-Downtown-Sound-New-Music-Mondays?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Wednesdays-music-scene-highlight-Clapton-and-Winwood?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner "Blind Faith," released August 1969 Long-time friends, former band mates and current rock Gods, Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood, team up for a once-in-a-lifetime reunion tour that hits Chicago’s United Center toni... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:21:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Wednesdays-music-scene-highlight-Clapton-and-Winwood?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Buddy-Guy-celebrates-20-years-of-Legends?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner   There are other shows that might be worth examining tonight, but none more significant than the 20th anniversary of Buddy Guy’s Legends blues club. Guy, a five-time Grammy Award-winning blues God, exploded on the music scene after sittin... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:27:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Buddy-Guy-celebrates-20-years-of-Legends?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Mondays-music-scene?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner Blackshaw June 15, 2009ROCK: Bangalore Torpedoes – Hunting Abroad -- The Owl Stations -- Brian Maloney Elbo Room. 2871 N. Lincoln, 773 - 549-5549. 8:30 p.m, $7 James Blackshaw – Greg Davis & Chris Weisman Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:17:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Mondays-music-scene?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Concert-Review-Phoenix-at-Park-West-61309?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner Phoenix is: Deck D'Arcy, Christian Mazzalai Thomas Mars and Laurent Brancowitz  As the bass beat thumped to the opening tune, “Lisztomania” it became obvious that newly popular Phoenix is here to stay. Less than one month after r... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:39:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Concert-Review-Phoenix-at-Park-West-61309?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d11-This-weekends-Chicago-music-scene?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner Eddie and his axe Friday, June 12 - Blues Fest at Grant Park – Budget cutbacks on city festivals lead to the disappearance of A-listers on the bill, not to mention the elimination of the popular bicycle valet. But don’t let that scare yo... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:00:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12504-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m6d11-This-weekends-Chicago-music-scene?cid=exrss-Chicago-Music-Scene-Examiner