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The Charlatans Are What’s “Happening” At The House of Blues Chicago

Nov 16, 2015 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Amy Hughes Remember what a Happening was? If you’re like this grizzled veteran of pop culture, that was a term reserved for a hip, cool gathering of people. It’s […]

Power Pop Bill at Beat Kitchen Shakes The Walls With SF Band The Flamin’ Groovies

Nov 14, 2015 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Christopher David Very few genres shake my action more than power-pop, so Thursday’s bill at Beat Kitchen was a blast from start to finish, starting out local and finishing […]

Metro Celebrates 33 1/3

Nov 10, 2015 admin_bitlc Breaking News, Features, Music News 0

The Metro is celebrating 33 1/3 years in business after Joe Shananhan first opened the Smart Bar in July of 1982. The following month, Joe’s production company, Latest Creations, booked...

Grace Potter Shows Off Her Versatility At The Chicago Theatre

Oct 28, 2015 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Christopher David When it comes to the greatest, most versatile showmen and women of rock n’ roll, there are precious few left; most have left us. Prince comes to […]

Pentagram Headline Occult Drenched Line Up At Abbey

Oct 21, 2015 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Christopher David Friday night at The Abbey was a diabolical one indeed, with a solid lineup of occult-drenched rock and metal, capped off by the one and only Pentagram. […]

Al Jourgensen Doesn’t Fucking Care, But You Should

Oct 14, 2015 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 6

A night with Ministry’s Al Jourgensen at the HVAC Pub in Chicago where we discuss his birthday, new musical project and album, the Blackhawks and prostates. By James Currie October […]