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Posted inMusic

Skanking Lizard helped birth Chicago’s live reggae scene

by Steve Krakow June 17, 2021August 18, 2021

Skanking Lizard’s new vinyl retrospective, Original Chicago Reggae: 1978-1996, quadruples the number of formally released tracks in their discography.

Rodney James Baker, who performed and recorded as Rodney Bakerr, sent these photos to the author in 2013.
Posted inMusic

Farewell to unsung house-music architect Rodney Bakerr

by Jacob Arnold June 14, 2021August 18, 2021

Rodney Bakerr led early Wax Trax! group Strange Circuits, ran underground label Rockin’ House, and wrote ubiquitous house-music rhythm patterns for Roland.

Posted inMusic

The saga of Punkin’ Donuts

by Leor Galil April 8, 2020August 18, 2021

How a doughnut-shop parking lot became a confluence of Chicago youth subcultures—and what killed it off

Posted inMusic

What turns kids punk?

by Leor Galil January 14, 2020August 18, 2021

The new musical Verböten uses the story of Jason Narducy’s forgotten early-80s band to talk about the power of subculture.

Posted inMusic

Eardance made polished, idiosyncratic prog rock that sank without a trace

by Steve Krakow December 2, 2019August 18, 2021

Recorded in Chicago in 1982, Eardance’s sole album had tons of gorgeous conservatory-trained playing but got almost no distribution.

Posted inMusic

Lithuanian American power poppers Dead Freddie defy their own demise

by Steve Krakow June 18, 2019August 18, 2021

This short-lived 80s band put together a new lineup in 2011 and released their first album last year.

Posted inMusic

The Trouble Boys brought dumb punk fun to the U. of C. in the late 70s

by Steve Krakow December 20, 2016November 9, 2022

The Trouble Boys never made a record, but guitarist and singer Don Hedeker went on to play in Algebra Suicide and the Polkaholics.

Posted inBlogs

The Reader’s Key Ingredient Cook-Off, Ferris Fest, and more things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Chicago Reader May 20, 2016August 18, 2021

The Cool Party, Zombie Prom, Rhys Chatham, and more happenings from May 20-22

Posted inMusic

This year White Mystery’s spring surprise is the tour movie That Was Awesome

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 15, 2015August 18, 2021

Plus: New shows and new music from local punks Mama and singer-producer Justin Demus

Posted inBlogs

Foo Fighters take a trek through Chicago’s musical history on HBO’s Sonic Highways, with mixed results

by Leor Galil October 20, 2014August 18, 2021

The alternative-rock titans come to Chicago in the first episode of their HBO series, named after their forthcoming record.

Posted inBlogs

Foo Fighters play the Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville this Friday

by Sasha Geffen October 14, 2014August 18, 2021

The band will play an intimate show as part of their Sonic Highways HBO series.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Cubs Bar

by Chicago Reader June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

Cubby Bear

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda, Sat 12/8: Christmas bar crawl, Oliver Twist, and Young Jeezy

by Drew Hunt December 8, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Saturday, December 8, 2012

Posted inBlogs

The Reader’s Agenda: Mon 7/2

by Drew Hunt July 2, 2012August 19, 2021

What’s on the Agenda for Monday, July 2, 2012

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Cubs Bar

by Chicago Reader June 20, 2012August 19, 2021

Cubby Bear

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