http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:14:45 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:55:31 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d19-CD-review-The-Streets-on-Fire--Hot-Weekend?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner Chicago indie four piece The Streets on Fire formed in the not-too-distant past in a rundown currency exchange, setting the stage for what would become their debut release, Hot Weekend. 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Now, the Chicago... chicago bands record review music New Music Releases fall music Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:24:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d7-CD-review-The-Yearbooks--Have-a-Great-Summer?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Chicago-musicians-win-an-opening-slot-for-Mark-Ronson-on-New-Years-Eve?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner If you're a Chicago-based musician looking to score some exposure, here's an opportunity worth getting on your radar.Beck's Music Export is calling for submissions from bands in the Windy City, one of which will win the chance to open for DJ and prod... chicago bands chicago shows music promotion music Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:40:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Chicago-musicians-win-an-opening-slot-for-Mark-Ronson-on-New-Years-Eve?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Lollapalooza-asks-fans-to-be-the-booking-agent?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner From now until November 10, Lollapalooza is asking fans to "be the booking agent" and submit the top five artists they'd like to play the fest in 2010, slated for August 6-8. 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The band's debut EP notably marked a distinct change in direction for front man Stubhy Pandav -... chicago bands record review music New Music Releases fall music Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:30:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d26-CD-review-The-Insecurities--Show-Your-Teeth?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d21-QA-with-Violetness?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner Photo by Justin JamesIf you follow the indie music scene in a city as big as Chicago, it’s inevitable that you’re going to come across musicians who don’t sound very unique. A lot of them, probably. 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The band will he... chicago bands music New Music Releases free music fall music Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:02:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d20-The-Kickback-offer-free-songs-videos-for-download?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Pixies-add-third-Chicago-date-to-Doolittle-anniversary-tour?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner In July the Pixies announced dates for a U.S. tour honoring the 20th anniversary of their most renowned record, Doolittle, including two Chicago shows - November 20 and 21 - at the Aragon Ballroom. 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To... chicago bands chicago shows chicago venues concert preview music free music Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:45:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Hideout-to-host-benefit-show-for-Scotland-Yard-Gospel-Choir?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d15-CD-review-Static-in-Verona--LifeSized-Replica-free-download?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner After debuting early this year with a full-length record called Be Quiet As You Leave, Chicago's Static in Verona (a.k.a. singer-songwriter Rob Merz) is back with a free four-song EP, Life-Sized Replica. Listeners might already be familiar with Merz'... chicago bands record review music New Music Releases free music fall music Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:06:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d15-CD-review-Static-in-Verona--LifeSized-Replica-free-download?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Ted-Leo-to-headline-Lincoln-Halls-October-25-grand-opening?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner Photo by Shawn BrackbillLast week Chicago's newest concert venue, Lincoln Hall, announced most of its fall show schedule (kicking off October 16 with Mike Doughty), and today the club has revealed details for its official grand opening show on Sunda... chicago shows chicago venues concert preview music Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:00:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Ted-Leo-to-headline-Lincoln-Halls-October-25-grand-opening?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d12-This-Friday-Old-Canes-at-Bottom-Lounge?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner myspace.com/oldcanesFeral Harmonic, the sophomore album from Old Canes - a project fronted by The Appleseed Cast's Chris Crisci - is set to drop October 20, and the band will make a Chicago stop this Friday, October 16 at Bottom Lounge as part of th... chicago shows chicago venues new release concert preview music New Music Releases free music Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:23:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-427-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d12-This-Friday-Old-Canes-at-Bottom-Lounge?cid=exrss-Chicago-Rock-Music-Examiner