Monday, 25 April 2011 08:12
Interview with "Next to Normal's" Jeremy Kushnier!
Written by Kevin Pollack
From the director of Rent comes the most talked about new show on Broadway, NEXT TO NORMAL, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Score. Alice Ripley who received the 2009 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, will reprise her…
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Aktar Aktar is four young men from Chicago who are exploring the boundaries of danceable rock music. They first released a self-titled album which pushed them out of the dingy dive bars where they found their original following. With a core group of high energy fans they had the privilege…
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Thursday, 28 October 2010 17:51
James Apollo - An Interview With Someone You Should Want To Know
Written by Tracy Walsh
James Apollo's music is somewhat roots rock/Americana/folk with an, also, Old Wild Wild West sound that triggers individuals to partake in certifiable-maniac-looking dancing at his shows. The Art of James Apollo is additionally characterized as having more than several vastly relatable songs, regarding life's heavy blows and woes. At The Underground…
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Runner Runner is a band who has a schedule just like their name. They are a promotional powerhouse and aren't ready to stop. From being signed to David Letterman's record to being on the latest *Now That's What I Call Music *compilation, they are ready to become the next best…
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Eric Johnson, Peppino D’Agostino and Andy McKee are setting off on the "Acoustic Masters" tour starting October 21, 2010. Heading through the Midwest to the East Coast and finishing up on multi-date tour of California venues, the three talented guitarists will be bringing their particular brand of acoustic guitar mastery…
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Gwar has been a tour de force since their beginning 25 years ago. And they've apologized for nothing. They've embraced what they've become and they haven't looked back.Hailing from outer space and landing in Antarctica, Gwar has evolved from creatures that created humanity (by committing adultery with apes) to watching…
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Monday, 20 September 2010 14:51
Doctor Demento - Still Winding His Radio in the Land of Dementia
Written by Roger Reis
And now, folks, my story has ended. I think it is time I should quit. If any of you feel offended, stick your head in a barrel of ??? It takes time to become a legend; this is not something that can happen overnight. It takes years, a lot of…
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Shonen Knife, the all-female pop-punk band from Osaka, Japan, is still going strong. With their new release, Free Time, the band is heavily touring the world including a stop in Chicago at Schuba’s on September 21st – a show not to be missed. Naoko Yamono, Knife’s only original member since…
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Grass Widow, the surf-punk trio from San Francisco, has rapidly been making their mark on the music scene with their distinctive sound that can be heard on their latest release, Past Time on Kill Rock Stars records. Made up of three talented women, Hannah Lew, Lillian Maring and Raven Mahon,…
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Legendary musicians come around once in a blue moon, bringing joy to their fans, giving them a new deity to worship. Some of these musical artists have actually been thought of in God like status. We put them on pedestals, raising them up high, and will imitate them as we…
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Eyes Set to Kill is a band that follow their name. The fierce and intimidating looks from vocalist Alexia Rodriguez are like she’s ready to take your soul. Alexia and male vocalist Cisko Miranda bring a co-op presence to the stage similar to that of Joe Perry and Steven Tyler.…
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Flatfoot 56 is an Irish punk band that hails from Chicago’s Irish south side. Their live show message is simple: Forget your pain and live like you haven’t lived before. They base their music on Gaelic folk songs and encourage the audience to release all of their negative energy at…
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Grammy-Award-Winning-Artist, Jonny Lang, is bound to loosen up the most tense of folks when he plays the House of Blues in Chicago this Friday, July 16th, with a big sha-bang! The still, somewhat, young buck and his band are notorious for playing, even tighter than Richard Simon's rump cheeks, and…
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