Skanking Lizard’s new vinyl retrospective, Original Chicago Reggae: 1978-1996, quadruples the number of formally released tracks in their discography.
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Farewell to unsung house-music architect Rodney Bakerr
Rodney Bakerr led early Wax Trax! group Strange Circuits, ran underground label Rockin’ House, and wrote ubiquitous house-music rhythm patterns for Roland.
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The saga of Punkin’ Donuts
How a doughnut-shop parking lot became a confluence of Chicago youth subcultures—and what killed it off
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What turns kids punk?
The new musical Verböten uses the story of Jason Narducy’s forgotten early-80s band to talk about the power of subculture.
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Eardance made polished, idiosyncratic prog rock that sank without a trace
Recorded in Chicago in 1982, Eardance’s sole album had tons of gorgeous conservatory-trained playing but got almost no distribution.
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Lithuanian American power poppers Dead Freddie defy their own demise
This short-lived 80s band put together a new lineup in 2011 and released their first album last year.
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The Trouble Boys brought dumb punk fun to the U. of C. in the late 70s
The Trouble Boys never made a record, but guitarist and singer Don Hedeker went on to play in Algebra Suicide and the Polkaholics.
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The Reader’s Key Ingredient Cook-Off, Ferris Fest, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend
The Cool Party, Zombie Prom, Rhys Chatham, and more happenings from May 20-22
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This year White Mystery’s spring surprise is the tour movie That Was Awesome
Plus: New shows and new music from local punks Mama and singer-producer Justin Demus
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Foo Fighters take a trek through Chicago’s musical history on HBO’s Sonic Highways, with mixed results
The alternative-rock titans come to Chicago in the first episode of their HBO series, named after their forthcoming record.
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Foo Fighters play the Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville this Friday
The band will play an intimate show as part of their Sonic Highways HBO series.
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Reader’s Agenda, Sat 12/8: Christmas bar crawl, Oliver Twist, and Young Jeezy
What’s on the Agenda for Saturday, December 8, 2012