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Here They Come, Claypool Gold Shines Bright at The Salt Shed

Jun 05, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Harrison Kristoff On a perfect early-summer evening along the Chicago River, Les Claypool brought one of the most ambitious concert concepts of his career to Chicago. ‘Claypool Gold’...

Punks, Freaks & Legends: Riot Fest 2026 Looks Absolutely Unhinged

May 29, 2026 admin_bitlc Breaking News, Features, Music News, Reviews, This Just In 0

By Harrison Kristoff The annual guessing game is finally over. Riot Fest has officially dropped its 2026 Chicago lineup, and somehow the festival once again managed to pull together a […]

Thirty-Five Years Later, Chapterhouse’s Whirlpool Still Resonates Live With Rare US Appearance

May 27, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 1

By James Currie There are reunion tours, and then there are moments that feel like a transmission from another era entirely. On Friday night at the legendary Aragon Ballroom, Chapterhouse […]

Warm Love Cool Dreams Brings Big Heart And Bigger Sound To The Chicago Indie Fest Scene

May 26, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie At a time when independent music festivals are struggling to stay alive across the country, Warm Love Cool Dreams felt like a reminder of why Chicago’s music […]

Theatre Review: Mastery And profundity In Hubbard’s Spring Series

May 19, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci A unique feeling of anticipation proceeds every Hubbard Street Dance performance. While the core qualities of the company – its versatility, its athleticism, its...

Lords of Acid Prove Their Revolving Lineup Still Delivers the Chaos

May 11, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Harrison Kristoff Belgium’s long-running electro-industrial provocateurs Lords of Acid made a quick return to Chicago Wednesday night and still packed the Bottom Lounge only months after their...