HoZac Blackout Fest 2012: Davila 666, Spider Fever, Video, Plateaus

Sharon Lewis & Texas Fire play fiery and dynamic modern blues. Lewis' style is fresh and contemporary, while building from a solid foundation of standard Delta, Texas and Chicago blues forms. …more»

Kurt Vile has a way of tying time in knots. You can hear it on his new album Smoke Ring For My Halo from the get-go the pinwheeling guitars and reaching atmospheres of Babys Arms are as stran…more»

Some call him a genius, others claim he's certifiably insane, a madman. Truth is, he's both, but more importantly, Lee Perry is a towering figure in reggae -- a producer, mixer, and songwriter…more»

One of the first Christmas presents that Brad and Andrew Barr received were two pairs of red boxing gloves. They set up a makeshift ring in their basement in Providence, RI and hung a bell…more»

There are songwriters who sing their songs, and then there are songs who sing their writers. Alejandro Escovedo is one with his muse and his music. Over a lifetime spent traversing the br…more»

Anders Osborne is among the most original and visionary musicians performing today. In a city overflowing with stellar artists, bands and performers, Osborne is one of the Big Easy’s favorite …more»

The once self-proclaimed antichrist Bobby Conn is in a league all his own when it comes to performing live as well as creating his tongue-in-cheek chameleon-like pop that genre-hops with a dec…more»

Poi Dog Pondering Poi dog pondering, "The little big band with the strong back and supple / stubborn heart", has been following it's intuition for 20 years now. From bohemian street buskers t…more»

A FRIEND CALLED FIRE.. is a high-octane rock trio hailing from The Windy City. With a foundation based upon an infectious rhythmic assault, the band's music is a pairing of heavy grooves based…more»

Poi Dog Pondering Poi dog pondering, "The little big band with the strong back and supple / stubborn heart", has been following it's intuition for 20 years now. From bohemian street buskers t…more»

DownTown Sound: New Music MondaysMay 28—July 30, Mondays at 6:30 p.m.Check out an eclectic mix of cutting-edge indie rock, pop and rock veterans with ten concerts beginning Memorial Day a…more»

Essentially the rotating project of indie pop adventurer Shawn Rosenblatt and friends, Netherfriends plays an ethereal brand of rock, layering Rosenblatt's Beach Boys-esque coos over shimmerin…more»

The 13 songs that compose Langhorne Slim & The Law's new "The Way We Move" are road-tested, rollicking and very rock 'n' rolling tunes that the songwriter perfected with his loyal band, and co…more»

Benefiting - Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Hopefest featuring LOS LOBOS is a benefit concert for the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. The band will celebrate the 20th anniversary of …more»

Doors 6:00 PM / Show 6:30 PM All Ages. http://www.bttls.com/ When you see a band you really like, the reason you really like them is because you wish youd had that idea. And when I saw Battles…more»

The Out of the Basement Tour starring Steve Dahl with Special Guests Kevin Matthews and Dag Juhlin General Admission Seated - 18 & over

My Gold Mask We are two people who like to make music together. Gretta sings and plays drums. Jack plays a nylon string electric guitar. Together we like to make extrinsic pop. We hope you lik…more»