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Home » The Ponys

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Posted inBlogs

The Empty Bottle is possessed by evil blobs on the gig poster of the week

by Luca Cimarusti June 8, 2016August 18, 2021

This week’s gig poster was designed by local artist Josh Davis.

Posted inBlogs

The Ponys reunite to celebrate the publication of the Empty Bottle oral history

by Luca Cimarusti May 13, 2016August 18, 2021

The June 8 release party for The Empty Bottle Chicago: 21+ Years of Music / Friendly / Dancing comes with a Ponys reunion—and tickets go on sale today.

Posted inMusic

An oral history of the Empty Bottle

by John Dugan April 20, 2016August 18, 2021

An excerpt from The Empty Bottle Chicago: 21+ Years of Music / Friendly / Dancing

A Studious Amplifiers two-by-ten combo with vinyl exterior
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: An Emperor veteran launches Studious Amplifiers

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil June 11, 2014August 18, 2021

An Emperor veteran launches Studious Amplifiers, Hoyle Brothers guitarist Brian Wilkie gets a benefit for a stolen pedal steel, and more.

Robert Plant
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: Robert Plant has a whole lotta love for Alcala’s

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil July 17, 2013August 19, 2021

Robert Plant has a whole lotta love for Alcala’s, and more.

Jace Lasek of the Besnard Lakes
Posted inMusic

Photo Pit: Besnard Lakes, the Ponys

by Jim Newberry May 27, 2010August 19, 2021

May 24, Millennium Park

Posted inBlogs

Dinner & a Show: Monday 5/24

by Whet Moser May 24, 2010August 19, 2021

Recommended events paired with nearby restaurants.

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
Posted inMusic

The List: May 20-26, 2010

by Peter Margasak, Barbara Yaross, David Whiteis, Miles Raymer, Monica Kendrick, Brian Costello and Bill Meyer May 20, 2010August 19, 2021

Critics’ Choices and other notable shows: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Arbouretum, Chainsaw DuPont, Roberto Carlos, Buzzcocks, the Besnard Lakes, and more

Posted inBlogs

Around Town: A surgeon speaks, Shanahan dances, and more

by Whet Moser April 11, 2007August 19, 2021

A surgeon speaks, Shanahan dances, and more.

Posted inBlogs

The Ponys and Miguel “Anga” Diaz

by Peter Margasak August 11, 2006August 19, 2021

Locals sign to Matador; a Cuban conguero dead at 45.

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