Brian Shamie
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Sometimes you need to 'Burn It Down,' says Broken RobotsFeb 09, 2021 5:00 am - In a world that sometimes feels overrun with oversharing and loudly expressed personal opinions on social media, Kat and Tony Baker of Broken Robots know the power of th...
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With 'DEARMAN Down' EP, Mitchell Jay is tired of feeling helplessFeb 06, 2021 6:15 am - Mitchell Jay knows his experiences, like most people's, are unique to him, but not so unique that they're not relatable. With his single "I Don't Know," out last fall, ...
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Black Bolts puts its onstage revelry into new EP, livestream release showFeb 05, 2021 5:00 am - For garage-rock band Black Bolts, 2020 was a time to get serious. “I never really pursued sending our stuff out as much,” said Henry Scherrer, the band's lead vocalist ...
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Sound check: Recent L.A. releases via the Chicago areaFeb 03, 2021 5:00 am - Larry Anthony Erstwhile “Rookie of the Year” and “American Pie” star Thomas Nicholas recently dropped a new single out in L.A., but it gets much of its flavor from right...
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Sound check: Ramsey Lewis' new streaming jazz series launches this weekJan 27, 2021 5:00 am - Jazz legend Lewis Contemporary jazz just got a little more modern. Grammy-winning Chicago icon Ramsey Lewis is back on the streams after his popular 2020 livestream...
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Irving Ave's new indie-pop single 'Clearly' an exploration of society, beliefsJan 22, 2021 5:00 am - The first thing one might notice about Irving Ave's music is a lightness. Not that it's frothy or lacks heft in its subject matter. Quite the opposite. With songs explo...
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Sound check: Jeff Tweedy, Cuban jazz fest, Superkick streamingJan 20, 2021 5:00 am - Tweedy time As the Chicago-area music scene lockdowns have gone on, livestreams have taken on new growth. Artists and venues have been stepping up the game, some mo...
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Sound check: Livestream Andrew Salgado, Jimmy Eat World, MLK Day specialJan 15, 2021 5:00 am - Hometown country Suburban country boy Andrew Salgado may have moved down to Nashville, but in healthier times he makes regular visits home, playing local bars and v...
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Suburban musician Matthew Kopecky heads online for solo debut livestreamJan 13, 2021 5:00 am - Throughout the pandemic, Matthew Kopecky has been fortunate to keep playing gigs fairly regularly since summer. Just a man and his guitar, Kopecky has entertained crowds...
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Chicago, Elgin alt-pop band Beach Bunny on Kimmel WednesdayJan 13, 2021 5:00 am - Lili Trifilio dreamed of some day being known for her music. And over the last few years, she has brought that dream to life. On Wednesday, Jan. 13, the Chicago native ...