Sure there are a few potential shows left this year, but party planners city-wide will be demanding my presence at their events so I'll need to publish what I can now. I'll edit later as needed. If I feel like it. Don't tell us what to do. You saw how that worked out last time. We quit writing until y'all went away and proved our point. So there.
Cold War Kids - Metro
Throw down unique sounds
Catchy high energy but
Not memorable
Death From Above 1979 - Metro
Two guys, lots of noise
But not a White Stripes ripoff
Bass and drums on 'roids
Joy Formidable - Double Door
She looks quite docile
But Ritzy will melt your face
Guitar and vocals
Arctic Monkeys - HOB
I knew I liked them
But with the very first song
Their stock skyrockets
Amy LaVere - Schubas
With an upright bass
High heel shoes, dress and a mask
Tunes with attitude
This Must Be The Band - Ravenswood Fest
Talking Heads tribute
Mixed feelings on cover bands
But this one was fun.
Soul Train Anniversary - Millennium Park
Don Cornelius
And historic soul
Wish I had a 'fro
Jim Jones Revue - Schubas
Little Richard with
A chainsaw and a nosebleed
I stole that review
Broken Social Scene - Wrigleyville
Free show near Wrigley
Even up on a rooftop
Got down with their sound
Fleet Foxes - Chicago Theater
Best beards on the road
With amazing harmonies
Quite a mellow night
X - Bottom Lounge
First couple of punk
John and Exene can still rock
But they're looking old
Imelda May - Park West
Groovy hair and shoes
And Irish rockabillly
Make for a good time
Wild Flag - Empty Bottle
Women who rock hard
Already reviewed them once
They just get better
Screaming Females - Schubas
Shredding the guitar
Is child's play for Marissa
With a unique sound
Rhett Miller - Schubas
Call it a man crush
He delivers energy
And quality tunes
The Damned - Metro
Legendary punks
Captain Sensible
Is anything but
Shelby Lynne - Lincoln Hall
An angelic voice
But a little depressing
Cheer up buckaroo!
Lonie Walker - Wonder Bar
Main goal: make sure that
Everyone has a good time
Mission accomplished
Ronnie Hicks - BLUES
Do not watch youtube
Get your butt to a live show
Crazy better live
White Mystery - SubT
I did not like them
They can't play or sing very well
Just like my writing
Le Butcherettes - SubT
A bloody apron
And Mexican attitude
Crazy good rock show
Marti Jones & Don Dixon - Abbey Pub
Big Don Dixon fan
Brought his wife for a bonus
Did not disappoint
Airborne Toxic Event - Riv
I was on the fence
But I left the show a fan
Genuine music
tune-yards - Lincoln Hall
Indescribable
Such a freak but makes it work
I love you Merrill
Meat Puppets - Double Door
Still alive today
On my playlist a long time
Glad you're together
Monte Montgomery - Fitzgerald's
Top notch guitar skills
Incredible back up band
But left wanting more
Suzanne Vega - SPACE
Last year she surprised
I went again this year and
Was bored this time 'round.
Split Lip Rayfield - Double Door
Impromptu trip to
Double Door had me dancing,
Wanting more banjo.
Legendary Shack Shakers - Double Door
Is that guitarist
The dude from Jesus Lizard?
His new band, mad fun
Lykke Li - Vic
She's got that goth thing
But she's not annoying like
All that Twilight shit
Ftiz and the Tantrums - Metro
A second visit
But we need a new record
Fitz says it's coming
Architecture in Helsinki
Crazy Aussie fun
B-52's with indie
Slant from down under
City & Colour - Vic
Surprisingly strong
Did not expect much live but
The songs came to life
John Doe - OTS
X, Knitters, solo
Doe does no wrong in my world
Play it, I'll be there
Robbie Fulks - Hideout
With guest Jon Langford
Dueling styles keep it fresh
Both know how to write
Poi Dog Pondering - Metro
This band's been around
I prefer the Austin years
Fun to see and hear
Fishbone - Bottom Lounge
Been twenty years since
I've seen them last; holy crap.
Insanity live
Wilco - Riv/Vic/Lincoln Hall
Part of it is hype
But they back it up no problem
Every show stellar
Joy Formidable - Metro
She looks demure but
Ritzy is a powerhouse
Melt my face, hot stuff.
Gold Motel - Lincoln Hall
Happy fun music
But felt like New Year's Eve in
A hotel ballroom
