There’s a lot that makes going to shows magical besides the live music, and no one knows this better than Empty Bottle art director Bill Connors. The Illinois native never expected to be guiding the aesthetic of one of Chicago’s most beloved independent venues, but the job has proved a natural fit: Since high school, […]
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Bathe in the cosmic sunshine on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by South African artist Simon Berndt in collaboration with Rob Fitzpatrick of Levitation.
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That first step’s a doozy on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mobley for his upcoming online tour.
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A transatlantic livestream on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by musician and artist Misisipi Mike.
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HotHouse meets Havana on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed for the HotHouse by graphic designer and photographer Shelley Hiam.
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Rudolph took a personal day on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was designed by the Empty Bottle using a photo illustration by John Sturdy.
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A monument to Pierre Kezdy on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by local artist and musician Jay Ryan.
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A different kind of ‘car jams’ on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by designer Brandon Graham of Welldamme.
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The wrong kind of cowgirl on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist Steve Walters, proprietor of Screwball Press.
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The Human Pretzel sings on the fantasy gig poster of the week
This week’s featured fantasy gig poster was created by local artist and musician John Vernon Forbes.
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Adam and Eve hunt for apples on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist and publisher Yewon Kwon.
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A Juneteenth livestream for Black lives on the gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicago designer Julie Yost, the programming director at Rebuild Foundation.
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A tribute to Big Floyd on the (fantasy) gig poster of the week
This week’s featured fantasy gig poster was created by local illustrator and designer Teshika Silver.
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Take the TARDIS to see Ben Folds Five on the (fantasy) gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist Scott Baker.
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Celebrate Go Skateboarding Day on the (fantasy) gig poster of the week
This week’s featured gig poster was created by Chicago artist Erik Sanchez.