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Home » Brian Costello

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Posted inMusic

Chicago rapper the Boy Illinois headlines his first show since dropping the triumphant Windy EP

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil January 29, 2018August 18, 2021

Chicago rapper the Boy Illinois headlines his first show since dropping the triumphant Windy EP, three current and former Chicagoans set a piece of Finnegans Wake to music, and more.

Posted inMusic

Writer, drummer, and emcee Brian Costello closes the book on two decades in Chicago

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil May 23, 2017August 18, 2021

Writer, drummer, and emcee Brian Costello closes the book on two decades in Chicago, Nasim Williams throws a free 12-hour party at Madison Public House, and more.

Posted inBlogs

A supergroup is on the menu on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti February 1, 2017August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed by local artist Ryan Duggan.

Posted inBlogs

A pinball art exhibit, Adult Swim Drive-In, and more things to do in Chicago this week

by Brianna Wellen September 6, 2016August 18, 2021

First Tuesdays With Mick and Ben, Seinfeldia, and more happenings from September 6-8

Posted inBlogs

Logan Square bar and restaurant crawl, Record Store Day, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Brianna Wellen April 15, 2016August 18, 2021

Tattoos for Tails, About Face Theatre’s Wonka Ball, and more happenings from April 15-17

Posted inBlogs

Your weekend anti-Saint Patrick’s Day agenda includes the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, Spirit Guide Illustration, and more

by Brianna Wellen March 11, 2016August 18, 2021

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton supporters at the Hideout, and more happenings from March 11-13

Posted inBlogs

‘Van Gogh’s Bedrooms,’ Valentine’s Day, and more things to do this weekend

by Brianna Wellen February 12, 2016August 18, 2021

The Brian Costello Show, Lunar New Year Parade, and other happenings from February 12-14.

Posted inBlogs

There goes the Hideout on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti February 10, 2016August 18, 2021

This week’s gig poster was created by local artist Ryan Duggan and features Brian Costello blowing up the Hideout.

Posted inBlogs

Musical-comedy game show Shame That Tune will shame no more

by Kevin Warwick August 20, 2015August 18, 2021

The musical-comedy game show Shame That Tune ends its run tonight at the Hideout.

Posted inMusic

Shame That Tune rides off into the embarrassing sunset

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil August 19, 2015August 18, 2021

Shame That Tune rides off into the embarrassing sunset, Owen and Into It. Over It. release a split EP, and more.

Posted inBlogs

The gig poster of the week shows the creation of a masterpiece

by Luca Cimarusti February 18, 2015August 18, 2021

This week’s featured gig poster was designed and printed by local artist Ryan Duggan.

Posted inBlogs

Writer and Shame That Tune cohost Brian Costello launches his Hideout residency tonight

by Leor Galil February 3, 2015August 18, 2021

The Outer Minds drummer and comedic entertainer takes over Tuesday nights at the Hideout for all of February.

Posted inArts & Culture

Our favorite books of 2014

by Aimee Levitt December 22, 2014August 18, 2021

A look back at the year in lit, from the best reads by Chicago authors to new bookstores and live-lit events.

Shame That Tune cohosts Abraham Levitan and Brian Costello (planets not to scale)
Posted inMusic

Shame That Tune celebrates its golden episode

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil November 12, 2014August 18, 2021

Shame That Tune’s 50th episode, Quinn Tsan’s debut EP, and Bike Cops’ new tape

Posted inArts & Culture

Lit and rock merge at Curbside Splendor’s Words + Music

by Megan Thielking October 14, 2014August 18, 2021

Indie imprint Curbside Splendor releases its first cassingle during Words + Music, October 16 at the Empty Bottle.

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