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Home » Mike Weis

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Jonn Wallen of Oui Ennui marks his 17th post-COVID record with a live show

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

Jonn Wallen of Oui Ennui marks his 17th post-COVID record with a live show, the second Make Noise Myanmar comp rallies musicians against the military coup, and more.

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The Slow Bell Trio features some of Chicago’s most adventurous experimentalists

by Joshua Minsoo Kim August 2, 2019August 18, 2021

A few years ago, percussionist Mike Weis recorded the sounds of the Rockefeller Chapel’s carillon and then slowed down the tape he’d used to capture them. Entranced with the result, he named a new project after the endeavor. The Slow Bell Trio includes Weis and two fellow Chicago experimentalists, woodwind player Keefe Jackson and drummer […]

Posted inMusic

Three local improvisers converge for the first time

by Bill Meyer November 9, 2017August 18, 2021

Chicago hosts one of the world’s most vibrant improvisational scenes, so it’s not automatically remarkable when three of the city’s musicians get together to create in a live setting. But this combination stands out because of the unusual affiliations each member brings to this first-time encounter. In addition to playing low-key rock music with Zelienople […]

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Jon Mueller and Mike Weis meditate with drums at the Zen Buddhist Temple-Chicago

by Bill Meyer May 24, 2017August 18, 2021

In paired solo sets this Saturday, Jon Mueller and Mike Weis will use drums and gongs to draw out the acoustic qualities of a Zen temple.

Posted inMusic

Mike Weis of Zelienople on the perfect musical pain relievers

by Luca Cimarusti December 1, 2015August 18, 2021

Plus: Steven Hess of Locrian on mind-bending death metal, the Reader‘s Luca Cimarusti on Jandek and John Mayer, and more

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Sun 5/11: Brunch with mom, Chicago Critics Film Festival, and Mike Weis

by Taylor Tolbert May 11, 2014August 18, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Sunday, May 11

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Best shows to see: Off!, Young Fathers, Teen, Mike Weis

by Leor Galil May 8, 2014August 18, 2021

The best shows to see through the weekend include Off!, Young Fathers, Teen, and Mike Weis.

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Experimental trio Good Stuff House almost reunites

by Peter Margasak September 17, 2013August 19, 2021

The Zelienople side project almost gets back together to play its first show in four years as its eponymous 2006 debut gets reissued.

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This week on the B Side

by Miles Raymer September 29, 2011August 19, 2021

Love for Lana Del Rey, a tribute to Norwegian eccentric Ole Bull, tons of stuff to do this weekend, and more

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Kevin Junior needs help with his heart

by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson September 29, 2011August 19, 2021

The Chamber Strings front man is having a little trouble with his medical bills. Plus: New recordings from My Gold Mask, Mike Kinsella solo project Owen, Zelienople drummer Mike Weis, and more

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Dinner & a Show: Friday 1/21

by Sam Worley January 21, 2011August 19, 2021

Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.

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6/23 – Good Stuff House, Silver Pines, Silent Land Time Machine at the Whistler

by Whet Moser June 23, 2009August 19, 2021

The languid Texas country-psych quintet Silver Pines opens for Good Stuff House, featuring members of Souled American and Zelienople, at the Logan Square cocktail lounge the Whistler.

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