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Home » Scott Ligon

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Dennis J. Leise has a tiny farm in Gary, Indiana, and he sells eggs—and plays music—all over Chicagoland.
Posted inMusic

Dennis J. Leise grows his own

by Mark Guarino July 1, 2021August 18, 2021

Dennis J. Leise’s Indiana farm doesn’t just produce food—it’s also the wellspring for his smart, witty country and rockabilly tunes.

Posted inMusic

Mavis Staples drops a benefit single to help Chicago seniors survive the pandemic

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 7, 2020August 18, 2021

Mavis Staples drops a benefit single to help Chicago seniors survive the pandemic, Mukqs embarks on a weekly series of live-recorded experimental EPs, and more.

Posted inBlogs

Irony-free zone, part two: “Kites Are Fun”

by Kate Schmidt April 2, 2012August 19, 2021

Kites are fun, and dis Miss Kelly Hogan at your peril, asshole.

Posted inBlogs

The long-overdue return of Kelly Hogan

by Peter Margasak March 5, 2012August 19, 2021

Kelly Hogan releases her first new album in 11 years on June 5.

Fiery Furnaces
Posted inMusic

The List: December 24-30, 2009

by Peter Margasak, Monica Kendrick, Ann Sterzinger, Bill Meyer, Miles Raymer and Steve Langendorf December 24, 2009August 19, 2021

Critics’ Choices and other notable concerts: Robbie Fulks, Roy Hargrove, Josh Berman’s Old Idea, Fiery Furnaces, and more

Posted inBlogs

Chris Ligon’s party for “Look at the Birdy”

by Peter Margasak April 10, 2009August 19, 2021

Chicago oddball Chris Ligon celebrates a great new compilation of wacky recordings with a Saturday-night show at the Hideout.

Posted inNews & Politics

The Opposite of Selling Out

by Anne Ford September 27, 2007August 19, 2021

How a month of “Margaritaville” and a bald man with a hair dryer convinced Scott Ligon to get serious about music

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