Brian Shamie
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Martin Grebb - 'unsung hero' of music world - dead at 74Jan 02, 2020 5:00 pm - Members of the Chicago music community and beyond recalled the long career and musical legacy of Martin Grebb, whose death was announced Thursday. Grebb, a Blue Island-...
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9 Chicago, suburban acts that surprised, impressed in 2019Jan 01, 2020 5:00 am - I go see bands. My iPhone storage is at least 75 percent photos from local shows. And I almost always have a pair of earbuds on hand. What this means is I'm always worki...
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Concerts: Mel Senese's catchy rock at Joe's Live; Lee DeWyze at Uncommon GroundDec 27, 2019 5:00 am - Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com. Pat McCurdy: 7 p.m. Frid...
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Sound check: Spend NYE with emo icons American Football; Dan Tedesco with the BoDeansDec 24, 2019 5:00 am - A night with American Football Members of American Football put out “LP1” as a way to say “Hey, we were here” before parting ways post-college. They could not have know...
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Where to ring in the New Year with a dash of music in Chicago, suburbsDec 22, 2019 6:15 am - If you haven't had a chance to think beyond next week's holidays to the New Year's Eve celebrations ahead, here are a few ideas for concert outings to welcome 2020 in Ch...
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Concerts: The Infected reunion; Mannheim Steamroller in Rosemont; WGCI Big Jam; and moreDec 20, 2019 5:00 am - Blake Nolan: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com. CASE, An Abstract Tribe, Spills: 7 p.m. Friday, D...
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Sound check: I Fight Dragons release show at Lincoln Hall; Stubhy hosts MS benefit at Bottom LoungeDec 18, 2019 5:00 am - Welcome, Player Two Ah, the good old days sitting in front of flickering video games, with their early computerized sound effects and tinny 8-bit tunes. You can sti...
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Concerts: Jane Lynch swings in Christmas, Dave Koz brings holidays to Chicago TheatreDec 13, 2019 5:00 am - Twenty Bands of Christmas: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Penny Road Pub, 545 Penny Road, Barrington. $15 for Friday; $20 for Saturday. (847) 4...
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New music venue Radius to open in March with Lil Wayne, Alkaline Trio on rosterDec 11, 2019 11:00 am - This week, Nick Karounos, co-owner and operator of Chicago's Concord Music Hall and Prysm Nightclub, announced the March 2020 opening of new music venue Radius at 640 W....
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Sound check: Four nights of Wilco; Holiday Hang with Sister HazelDec 11, 2019 5:00 am - Welcome, Wilco Illinois native Jeff Tweedy has a soft spot in his heart for Chicago. From his connections on the scene to his collaborations with hometown gospel-si...