In The Loop Magazine

Riot Fest 2015: Highlight’s Review

Sep 14, 2015 James Currie Music News, Reviews 0

By Christopher David 2015 was a year of change, for better or worse, in the literal and figurative landscape of Riot Fest. While preemptive noise complaints and a location change boiling in...

Aloooooha! Fong Fest At Chef Shangri-La Returns!

Sep 13, 2015 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 1

By James Currie Sept 12th, 2015 Tiki adorned building, surf and rock a billy bands playing in a corner parking lot, go go girls dancing, Dr. Fong drinks flowing, a […]

ALERT! Drums Stolen! Look Out Chicago!

Sep 13, 2015 James Currie Breaking News, Music News, This Just In 0

UPDATE! DRUMS FOUND! They turned up in a local pawn shop in Chicago. Police notified Dull earlier today (Monday Sept 14th). He sends his thanks to all who helped make […]

Reggies Thrash Bill With Revocation & Black Fast Produces The Future Sounds of Death Metal

Sep 12, 2015 James Currie Music News, Reviews 0

By Christopher David, If ever there was any question that Chicago is home to more shows than one can possibly attend on any given date, Reggie’s Rock Club on Wednesday was […]

Local Hospital Sues to Keep Riot Fest Away

Sep 07, 2015 James Currie Breaking News, Music News, This Just In 0

Our friends over at the Chicago Tribune are reporting that St. Anthony Hospital near the festival grounds are trying to stop the organizers for letting the event happen at all. […]

Join Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and Nels Cline Tonight For Live Reddit

Sep 01, 2015 James Currie Breaking News, Music News 0

Easthampton, — September 1, 2015 — Jeff Tweedy, founder of the acclaimed Chicago rock band Wilco, chats live with fans this evening at 6 pm CT via a reddit AMA. Approximately […]