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Home » John Forbes

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Posted inMusic

The Human Pretzel sings on the fantasy gig poster of the week

by Salem Collo-Julin July 1, 2020August 18, 2021

This week’s featured fantasy gig poster was created by local artist and musician John Vernon Forbes.

Posted inMusic

The Third Coming of the Jesus Lizard

by Kevin Warwick December 6, 2017August 18, 2021

On the eve of their latest return home, the Jesus Lizard talk about why they chose Chicago—and how they became its most beautiful noise-rock monsters.

Posted inBlogs

‘Eye five’ for a free show on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti August 3, 2016August 18, 2021

This week’s gig poster was created by Tijuana Hercules front man John Forbes.

Posted inMusic

Best of Chicago winners Melkbelly drop a new single

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil July 1, 2015August 18, 2021

Best of Chicago winners Melkbelly drop a new single, the Velcro Lewis Group makes an album with John Forbes, and more.

Posted inBlogs

A look inside John Forbes’s brain

by Philip Montoro September 14, 2011August 19, 2021

The Tijuana Hercules front man has made another baffling animated video, and this one will be screened at Friday’s Seen and Heard Music Video Showcase at Chicago Filmmakers.

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