Copresented by British music magazine the Wire, this festival features five nights of music at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, and three film screenings at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State. The Bottle shows are $15, and a pass good for all five costs $60; for more information call 773-276-3600 or 800-594-8499.
SATURDAY16
Gene Siskel Film Center
:00 You’re Gonna Miss Me (see Movies)
WEDNESDAY20
Empty Bottle
:00 Tim Hecker, Jana Hunter, Rhys Chatham’s Essentialist c, Jandek c
THURSDAY21
Gene Siskel Film Center
:00 You’re Gonna Miss Me (see Movies)
Empty Bottle
9:00 Edan c, Badgerlore c, Hive Mind, Coughs
FRIDAY22
Empty Bottle
9:00 Tetine, Colleen, Yellow Swans, Spires That in the Sunset Rise
SATURDAY23
Empty Bottle
9:00 Om, Subtle, Punks, Paul Flaherty/Frank Rosaly Duo
SUNDAY24
Gene Siskel Film Center
5:00 Slomo (see Movies)
Empty Bottle
9:00 Steinski, Hamid Drake/William Parker Duo, Trapist, Kayo Dot