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Gidgets Ga Ga - 'The Big Bong Fiasco' + FREE download

Gidgets Ga Ga

Chicago's very own Gidgets Ga Ga has released 'The Big Bong Fiasco'. The band is offering a FREE download of their rocking song, "Good Enough" ... Continue reading

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Inchworm interview - 'We Believe: Chicago and its Cubs' movie, Twitter, recording

Inchworm

Chicago band Inchworm's latest release 'Sheep in Wolf's Clothing' has been in my iTunes player for awhile now, and the tracks continue to shine with each listen. Inchworm is a band that I feel quite passionately about, as I really like their music, with endearing vocals, top notch songs, quality musicianship - and they seem like a cool group of people ... Continue reading

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Riot Fest celebrates 5th anniversary - Chicago + Riot Fest West, LA

Riot Fest

"Riot Fest firmly established itself in 2006 as one of the best showcases for punk and underground music in the country." - Jim Derogatis, Chicago Sun Times
Five years. What does it all mean? Five years equals 25,336 fans, over 150 bands, 946 stage dives ... Continue reading

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Andrew Ripp plays for the troops, watch video + tour dates

Andrew Ripp - Fifty Miles to Chicago

In today’s music market, it takes a truly unique voice to command the attention of listeners. Chicago-native Andrew Ripp combines a voice that invokes both vulnerability and soul with a talent for undeniable hooks, setting the stage for him to be a name you will recognize for years to come ... Continue reading

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Inchworm 'Sheep In Wolf's Clothing' review + CD Release Show, Chicago!!

Inchworm - Sheep In Wolf's Clothing

It's so refreshing putting on music that when the first breath of a note begins, you can already tell the sweetness of what's to come. Inchworm captures that sweetness with ease throughout "Simple Days Without Money", the breezy, catchy opening track on their EP 'Sheep In Wolf's Clothing' ... Continue reading

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Bassist Michael Manson releases Up Front CD and signs with C Sharp Consulting, Ltd

Michael Manson

C Sharp Consulting, Ltd. announces the addition of recording artist Michael Manson to its roster of clients as he releases his third CD, 'Up Front', January 22, 2008 ... Continue reading

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Javelinas new single Red Shoes emerges from Rock and Roll ruins

Javelinas

Emerging from the ruins of this lost decade of rock comes a band that holds the gas can to the bonfire saluting the history of rock music. With a sound as vast at the Midwestern rust belt, created and developed through living and breathing Rock and Roll circa late 60's through the massive explosion of 70's rock, 70's/80's punk [...] Continue reading

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Rush - Chicago concert review

Last month when I posted about the awesome Rush show at Red Rocks, I threatened to go catch the show again before the tour went to Europe. This last weekend I got it all together and made a quick trip … Continue reading

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California Transit Authority in store appearance at Borders Chicago

WHO: CALIFORNIA TRANSIT AUTHORITY (Danny Seraphine - drums, Marc Bonilla - guitar, Peter Fish - keyboards, Mick Mahan - bass, Larry Braggs - lead vocals, Edward Harris Roth - keyboards) WHAT: Ex-Chicago drummer Danny Seraphine makes his triumphant return to … Continue reading

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Chicago Saxophonist/Smooth Jazz Artist Steve Cole Announces Tour Dates With Brian Culberson

Acclaimed jazz saxophonist Steve Cole will be heading out for a national tour along with tour mate Brian Culbertson and dates with The Sax Pack featuring sax players Jeff Kashiwa and Kim Water this summer. The combined tours will begin … Continue reading

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