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Home » MP Shows

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Posted inMusic

Chicago jazz guitarist Tim Stine drops an engagingly off-kilter new trio album

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil May 26, 2020August 18, 2021

Chicago jazz guitarist Tim Stine drops an engagingly off-kilter new trio album, a 26-track compilation benefits the staff of the shuttered Crown Liquors, and more.

Posted inBlogs

MP Presents leaves Fizz Bar

by Leor Galil August 3, 2015August 18, 2021

The punk-focused music-booking company bids adieu to the Lakeview bar, and many of MP Presents’ August shows have been moved to 1st Ward in Wicker Park.

Posted inBlogs

Township has parted ways with MP Shows [UPDATED]

by Leor Galil November 25, 2014August 18, 2021

The longtime local booking company will no longer be working with the Logan Square venue-slash-restaurant.

Dead to Fall at Reggie's Rock Club
Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Metal Bookings

by Philip Montoro June 19, 2013August 19, 2021

This club’s sound can be frustrating, but the quality of its metal bookings is such that it’s still worth going to all the time.

Posted inBlogs

Chief Keef’s probation, the Ultra Lounge shooting, and more music news

by Leor Galil December 5, 2012August 19, 2021

Chief Keef’s probation hearings, the Wednesday-morning shooting at Logan Square’s Ultra Lounge, and White/Light’s upcoming performance with Kim Gordon

Posted inBlogs

The venue formerly known as Pancho’s

by Luca Cimarusti February 9, 2012August 19, 2021

Logan Square venue Pancho’s changes its name (and lots of other things) to become Township

Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: Parasol folds halfway

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

Parasol shutters its store and distro, Pancho’s goes upmarket, and more

Michael Shannon as Kim Fowley in The Runaways
Posted inMusic

Everybody Wants to Be in Pictures

by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson May 13, 2010August 19, 2021

Interpol gets less dapper, Def Leppard makes a coffee-table book, a “secret” movie fundraiser with David Yow and Michael Shannon, and more

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