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An illustration of blues bassist Bob Stroger embedded in the title card for the Secret History of Chicago Music
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Blues bassist Bob Stroger drops a new album 70 years into his career

by Steve Krakow February 23, 2022February 24, 2022

In the more than 15 years I’ve been writing the Secret History of Chicago Music, I’ve often tried to give props to the past and present venues and labels that support the underappreciated musicians I cover. Local label Delmark Records is the epitome of such an institution. The infamous Bob Koester ran the label from […]

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Blues bassist Calvin ‘Fuzz’ Jones made Muddy Waters sound his best

by Steve Krakow March 26, 2019August 18, 2021

Calvin “Fuzz” Jones, who spent most of his five-decade career in Chicago, was one of the most prominent sidemen in electric blues.

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Bassist Eric Revis works at the conflux of the mainstream and its far-out tributaries

by John Corbett August 27, 2018August 18, 2021

The quartet that bassist Eric Revis brings to Jazz Fest is packed with inside-outside explorers: pianist Kris Davis, reedist Ken Vandermark, and drummer Chad Taylor.

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Bluesman Benny Turner has spent decades as a sideman—including to his brother, guitar god Freddie King

by Steve Krakow March 14, 2018August 18, 2021

Benny Turner has often seemed content to stay 20 feet from stardom, but 60 years into his career he’s finally making a name for himself.

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Karissa Talanian of Eye Vybe Records on a new online mecca for Chicago underground music

by Kevin Warwick July 25, 2017August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of Eye Vybe Records founder Karissa Talanian, singer-songwriter Drea Smith, and Reader associate editor Kevin Warwick

Posted inBlogs

Ruido Fest announces its 2017 lineup

by Austin Brown March 16, 2017August 18, 2021

This year’s Ruido Fest spans genres and generations, with Intocable, Bomba Estéreo, Molotov, Julieta Venegas, Titán, El Guincho, Ruido Rosa, and many more.

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The Chicago blues pantheon needs more women—and Queen Sylvia Embry deserves a spot

by Steve Krakow February 14, 2017August 18, 2021

Queen Sylvia Embry’s bass playing and warm, soulful singing made her a hit in local clubs and on transatlantic tours.

Posted inBlogs

‘There’s no one sadder than someone who’s sat on their own violin,’ says a Chicago luthier

by Anne Ford March 11, 2016August 18, 2021

Ryan McLaughlin makes and repairs stringed instruments.

Posted inBlogs

Tinkerbelles return home from their Guinness world-record attempt on Sunday

by Luca Cimarusti June 26, 2015August 18, 2021

Their flawless jam “Rotten Tanx” is today’s 12 O’Clock Track.

Metallica during the Jason Newsted era
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In Rotation: The Owl’s Aaron Dexter on his soundtrack to endless winter

by Luca Cimarusti March 10, 2014August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of the Owl’s Aaron Dexter, the Sueves’ Joe Schorgl, and the Reader‘s Luca Cimarusti

Norwegian folk singer Unni Løvlid
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In Rotation: Saxophonist Nick Mazzarella on John Coltrane in his own words

by Peter Margasak November 4, 2013August 19, 2021

Current musical obsessions of saxophonist Nick Mazzarella and drummer Frank Rosaly

Seth Sher and Jon Ziemba of Coughs at Mr. City in October 2005
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Best Fallout From a Breakup

by Philip Montoro June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

No matter what these weirdos get up to, it’s worth your time.

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Bassist Jason Roebke in musical conversation

by Peter Margasak June 14, 2013August 19, 2021

Ubiquitous Chicago bassist Jason Roebke makes himself heard on a strong new duo album with reedist Tobias Delius.

Posted inMusic

The Secret History of Chicago Music: Athanor

by Chicago Reader June 13, 2013August 19, 2021

Obscure psych-pop duo Athanor split the difference between the British Invasion and Amon Duul II on three mid-70s singles.

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Wire’s gooey-sweet Change Becomes Us and 15 more record reviews

by Peter Margasak, Miles Raymer, Kevin Warwick, Leor Galil, Monica Kendrick, Tal Rosenberg, Philip Montoro and Luca Cimarusti April 1, 2013August 19, 2021

Reviews of 16 fresh releases from all over the map: Wire, Aosoth, Julia Kent, DJ Koze, Pedrito Martinez, Sax G, and lots more

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