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CIMMFest opening night: The Smart Studios Story revisits the Madison recording studio that helped birth indie rock

by J.R. Jones April 11, 2016August 18, 2021

The Smart Studios Story, opening the Chicago International Movies & Music Festival, revisits the Madison recording studio that nurtured the indie rock of the 90s.

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Dinner & a Show: Friday, 1/22

by Whet Moser January 22, 2010August 19, 2021

Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.

Behemoth
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The List: January 21-27, 2010

by Monica Kendrick, Brian Costello, Peter Margasak, Jessica Hopper, Ann Sterzinger, Bill Meyer and Kevin Warwick January 21, 2010August 19, 2021

Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: Nile, the Great Society Mind Destroyers at Psychfest, Freedy Johnston, Between the Buried and Me, Frode Gjerstad, Behemoth, and more

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