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Chicago’s underground rock scene remembers inspirational superfan Ray Ellingsen

by Leor Galil May 7, 2015August 18, 2021

He went to more shows than most folks half his age, and the people he supported and befriended honor his memory this month at the Empty Bottle.

Music

Gossip Wolf: Brooklyn band Go Deep want their stolen gear back

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil May 28, 2014August 18, 2021

Brooklyn band Go Deep want their stolen gear back, the Whistler gives away the last of 1,000 free LPs, and more.

Blogs

This week on the B Side

by Luca Cimarusti December 8, 2011August 19, 2021

Tim Daisy chats with Roy Haynes, Bon Iver heads to the Grammys, and more.

Music

Gossip Wolf: Nick and Nora’s finite variety show

by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson December 8, 2011August 19, 2021

Nick and Nora pull a Sonny & Cher, Superchrist drops a Holy Shit, Beauty Bar celebrates R. Kelly

Blogs

Free Monday-night music: Cave and Ramon Lopez

by Peter Margasak November 7, 2011August 19, 2021

Fantastic instrumental rock quartet Cave and Spanish jazz drummer Ramon Lopez both give free live performances this evening.

Blogs

This Week in Reader Music

by Miles Raymer March 3, 2011August 19, 2021

A nice surprise from Tiger Bones, two helpings of great lo-fi pop, SoundCloud’s decision to alienate its DJ friends, hot Pitchfork Music Festival news, and more

Music

Dirty by Design

by Ryan Reed March 3, 2011August 19, 2021

Campfires and Bird Names like their music better when they don’t try to make it sound perfect.

Music

Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival

by Kevin Warwick July 30, 2009August 19, 2021

The inaugural Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival features over three miles of local music, art galleries, and other entertainment this Friday through Sunday.

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