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Home » Bird Names

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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.

If you see any of this equipment in the wild, you should know that it belongs to the band Go Deep.
Posted inMusic

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.

Posted inBlogs

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.

Posted inMusic

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

Posted inBlogs

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.

Posted inBlogs

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

Campfires
Posted inMusic

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.

Bird Names
Posted inMusic

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.

Posted inBlogs

7/30 — Free Bird Names show

by Alex Yablon July 28, 2009August 19, 2021

Local experimental un-pop group/all-purpose weirdos Bird Names play Evanston’s James Park (300 Dodge Ave) Thursday 7/30 at 7:30 PM.

Posted inBlogs

6/25 – ? and the Mysterians

by Whet Moser June 25, 2009August 19, 2021

Garage-rock godfathers ? and the Mysterians play James Park as part of Evanston’s Starlight Concerts series.

Posted inBlogs

Blagorock

by Whet Moser December 20, 2008August 19, 2021

Finally, something genially amusing to end the day for me.

Posted inBlogs

For the Love of Rod

by Philip Montoro December 20, 2008August 19, 2021

Three years ago Bird Names front man David Lineal made an album for and about Rod Blagojevich. Now it’s found its moment.

Posted inBlogs

Loft music

by Whet Moser September 18, 2008August 19, 2021

Some alternatives to the big music festivals this weekend.

Posted inBlogs

6/16 — Bird Names play a free show

by Reader staff June 16, 2008August 19, 2021

Bird Names kicks off the Audible Architecture concert series at Millennium Park this afternoon.

Posted inBlogs

Get in an Open Relationship with Bird Names

by Miles Raymer April 25, 2008August 19, 2021

Bird Names’ excellent “Open Relationship,” a record that deserves two release parties

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