Jan 2013 - update

Hey, blogspot readers, so far Chicago's experiencing another snowless winter and many bands are taking advantage of that fact. AND so should you by checking out some of these shows also happening during this month.

Please note - all shows are 21+ unless noted.

Jan 9:

Cubby Bear - cheer on Aly Jados as she competes in a contest to open for Candlebox

Debonair Social Club - The first No-Tell Motell of 2013! It will feature Shanna Von Garbor, Sidney Scarlet, Ra Ra Sunshine, Maria Mayhem and Shirley Knot. Hosted by Mack The Knife and Mustached Steve

NEO nightclub - It's passive/Aggressive night featuring Zer0gree and M. Logan Brown

Jan 10:

Mayne Stage - Trainwreck Symphony along with Kelsey and Seppuku Sonata will be rockin' this Rogers Park venue

Goose Island (Wrigleyville) - Swizzlesteve.com presents Patrick Gemkov of Daysleeper and Vino along with Mike Chorvat of Treaty of Paris and Matthew Alfano of Mason's Case

8p

Bobby McGee's (in Chicago Ridge) - Fresh Hops and Digeometric will be rockin' this venue

Mogger's Brewery - Papa J. Otis will be performing here

Jan 11:

NEO nightclub - It's TRANSMISSION Fridays with Trancid (Death On The Autobahn/Echodroides). Hosted by Sissy Spastik and Front 312

The Mutiny - Cheer up Mooncat along with Count Rugen and Evil Twin Sister will be performing here

Fitz's Spare Keys - Maggie Speaks performs its first show

$8 / $5 with college ID

Beat Kitchen - The Action Blast and Simplistic Urge will be here

Chris' Northland Tavern and Grill - SHIMMER! shine while dancing to shoegaze and dreampop with Scary Lady Sarah and Philly Peroxide at this new venue

Jan 12:

Mac's Uptowner - The Fresh Hops along with Digeometric will be performing

Shark City - Join Diver Down's Fight for Breast Cancer event.

NEO nightclub - It's HELTER SKELTER with Pathogen and Stats

Uncommon Ground (Clark Street location) - Ben Joseph, Justin Heron and Danny Surico will be performing

Lincoln Tap Room - Cirque de la Femme: Peepshow/Freakshow featuring a sizzling performance by Ms Franki Markstone (from Florida) along with Shannara Bathory, Feli Fury, Spyder Dupre and Shanna Von Garbor. Host/Emcee - Dago T / DJ Peter Propaganda

11p

Beat Kitchen - The Claudettes will be tending bar (to pay back rent and other expenses) along with Dead Sheriff and Cell Phones (headliner)

Jan 13:
Room 43 - Hyde Park Jazz Society Presents Chris Greene Quartet

Jan 15:
Angels & Kings - Top Shelf Lickers w/ Aly Jados and Adam Savin will be performing.

Jan 16:

SubT - check out Phillip Morris and The Conglomerate sharing the stage with Room 11

LiveWire Lounge - Private Instigators will be rockin' out a birthday bash ...and you're invited to attend!

The Exit - It's ARCADIA (on the 2nd Flr) featuring Chris Catastophe, S@int Circuitry, Eddie Riot and Adam Black
FREE

NEO nightclub - it's the annual Employee Appreciation Holiday Party. Yes, the holidays may be over but it's time to thank the NEO employees for helping you survive the seasonal stress and madness featuring DJ Jeff Moyer

Jan 17:

Beat Kitchen - Blue Eyed Jesus along with Fletcher and Blackwater '64 will be here

150 First ST (Batavia, IL) - check out the Artisan Collective January Market featuring crafters/artisans like Sister Charm, TreSkinRX, Travis Thrasher, Bema and Pa's Products and many, many more.

Jan 18:

Cubby Bear - Check out Model Stranger rockin' the opening lineup for Candlebox!

Birdy's Bar and Grill - Me In Radio with special guest Alcki will be here

Mojoes - A.D.D. will be headlining an ALL AGES show!

The MID - React Presents welcomes RL Grime to MAYHEM at the MID!

Metro - the first of NOCTURNA of 2013! Come out and have fun dancing until 4a to the best in request-driven music featuring ebm, shoegaze, dreampop, current & classic goth, post-punk, industrial  and more spun by DJ Scary Lady Sarah
18+ / $10

Jan 19:

Phyllis' Musical Inn - Jeff Daschbach's performing

The Mutiny - Bill Ura Dik, The Rackatees (KS) and Cellar Rats (+ 1 TBA) will be rockin' this venue

Elbo Room - Esh The Singer will be rockin' this venue featuring DJ Money Z opening the lineup in the Lounge from 9p to 11p. Esh performs at 11p.
$5

Preservation Pub (Knoxville, TN) - Skytown Riot and Evan Stone will be performing here.

Jan 20:
Ultra Lounge - Mandatory Abortions along with Eske and Gas Mask Horse will be rockin' the stage here
$7

Double Door - Liquid Soul will be celebrating 20 years featuring ALL original members and very special guests (they wouldn't even tell SouthSide who's coming)

Jan 25:

The MID - The MID and React presents James Murphy (of LCD Soundsystem) for a DJ set along with Tim Zawanda, The Redux DJs and Mike Petrack and Aran Daniels.

The Loop Bar and Grill (LaPorte, IN) - Illusions Fate will be rockin' a ground breaking performance to welcome 2013!

The Wild Hare (2610 N. Halsted) - every Friday night, get your reggae on, blogspot readers, at this Sub-T Lounge's event HIGH GRADE-REGGAE DANCE PARTY from 10p to 2a - super drink specials and featured guest DJs - this week Dave Mata and Impala Sound Champion
NO COVER

Jan 26:

Des Plaines Theatre - Kashmir and Axis will be in concert

7:30p

The Mutiny - FREE punk rock show featuring Kreutzer Sonata, The Braver Days, Al Bundies Army and The Hypnic Jerks

Nitro Bar (Highland, IN) - Something Something Bass will be performing.

Jan 27:

Fitz's Spare Keys - It's the JT Woodruff (of Hawthorne Heights) and Mark Rose "Special Matinee Show"

1p

Jan 29:

Abbey Pub - Falldown with The Henhouse Prowlers will be rockin' the stage

Jan 31:

Q4 / Multi Kulti - it's Q4's 20Hz x 20Hz Open Mic returns! Every last Thursday of each month (hosted by Phillip Morris) this event will featuring resident poet Luis Tubens and performers Ally & Ira along with DJ B-Vax. Sign up begins at 9p / Open Mic begins at 10p

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide