Ben Harper, Twin Peaks to play Taste of Chicago
Ben Harper and Twin Peaks are the first headliners to be announced for the Taste of Chicago music lineup. The food festival, scheduled for July 5-9 in Grant Park, opts...
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Jennifer Hall embraces the past to step into her future
"I really think I was late to the game," says singer-songwriter Jennifer Hall. "I know many fantastically talented people who say they started singing and writing songs when they were...
Bold beach stripes for your home
When the warm weather returns, folks tend to think of one place: the beach. That didn't slip the minds of designers, who drew endless inspiration from the beach and all...
Japanese metal act Loudness cancel show at Reggie’s after entry to U.S. denied
The classic Japanese metal band, Loudness, was denied entry into the United States Tuesday night after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport due to the new immigration policies from the...
Rise Against playing free show at House of Vans Chicago
Chicago hardcore band Rise Against is coming home for a free show at the newly opened House of Vans on Friday. After the Chicago date, the group will head to...
A guide to Record Store Day in Chicago
In 2007, Record Store Day was conceived with the idea that celebrating and spreading the word about record store culture would keep the bond between independent record shops and the...
Jeff Tweedy announces stripped, songbook album ‘Together at Last’
Wilco's Jeff Tweedy is entering songbook album-land. No he's not going the full-Dylan and re-recording selections from the American songbook, but is redoing his own. Tweedy's new solo album, "Together...
5 ways to jump-start a healthy morning
The alarm goes off and you hit "Snooze," maybe even twice. While brushing your teeth, you begin to check your work email. There never seems to be enough caffeine in...
Empty Bottle to party like it’s 1992 for its 25th
Twenty-five years ago the Empty Bottle opened the doors at its original location, 935 N. Western Ave., to host exactly one show. The landlord quickly quashed owner Bruce Finkelman's plans...
Chance the Rapper to celebrate 24th birthday benefiting Social Works at Studio Paris
On April 16, Chance the Rapper will celebrate his 24th birthday benefiting Social Works - the volunteer organization he co-founded to encourage youth through arts, education and community engagement. In...