February 2015

Ah ...there's love in the air, blogspot readers, as well as Mardi Gras fun ...Super Bowl Sunday and so much more rockin' the month of February!

Whether you have a special date or not, there's no excuse for not missing some of these live music shows happening around town (or elsewhere).

As always, most shows listed are 21+ (ID is required to drink) unless noted otherwise...


Every Monday during this month at Elbo Room, check out their Haute & Ready Food Truck event from 6:30p to 9:00p where local food vendors will be selling sandwiches, salads and more outside this popular Lakeview venue!

February 1:

Elbo Room – Spend your Super Bowl Sunday at this Lakeview bar/venue as well as enter in it’s Super Bowl Sunday Chili Cook Off contest!

Winner of the cook off will receive a 2 year passes to Elbo Room and a $50 bar tab.

FREE admission / $20 bar package

GMan Tavern (3740 N. Clark) – Get some Guilty Pleasures (A La Carte) featuring music by Brittany!

9p / No Cover

February 4:

Berlin Night Club – Check out Chicago’s indie band Homer Marrs & The Excellent Adventure when the band debuts the video for their newest single, “It’s Amazing” featuring Gia Gunn (from RuPaul’s Drag Race) and local queens Lucy Stoole, Sofia Saffire, Tippi Marie Peppermint and Valley Dolls.

No Cover

February 5:

SPACE (Evanston, IL) – It will be New Orleans Suspects performing live here!

$17 - $32 / 8p

Red Line Tap – Check out Cancerslug, Sleeze and Will of Man rockin’ the stage here

$7 adv / $10 dos

Beat Kitchen – Rock wilh Calabrese, The Horrids, The C-Sides and The Audio Dead at this Roscoe Village venue.

February 6:

Hideout – Chicago’s very own singer/songwriter Pearls Mahone will be celebrating the release of her solo debut album “Echoes from the Prairie”.

Jump The Shark (Fort Lauderdale, FL) – Attend Art Fuzz: Session 1 Release Party …join Pocket of Lollipops and friends as they celebrate their compilation CD release with live performances by the bands such as Milk Spot, Grey 8s, Wasteland and of course Pocket of Lollipops and others featured in the CD.

$5

Reggie’s Music Joint – One Season will be performing live with their new bassist Scot Tooredman …and maybe new songs too with The Lucky Dutch and The Dirty Creeps.

$5

Lincoln Hall - Come say "farewell" to an awesome band Ariada as they head to LA (as in California) during their "Farewell to Chicago" performance.
$10 adv / $12 dos

February 7:

Double Door – it’s Bickhamstock 7! This event will feature Little Boy Jr, Coyote Riot, Twiga, American Grizzly and many more.

7p doors / $10 GA / $20 VIP  Miles Over Mountains and special guest Fareed Hague.

18+ / $15 adv / $20 dos

Cole’s Bar – It’s Panoramic and True with Bad Bad Meow and Emily Jane Powers performing live here!

FREE show / 10p

Reggie’s Music Joint – Eat pancakes and drink while viewing art at this fun event, Pancakes & Booze Art Show …featuring over 75 emerging artists, ALL the pancakes you can eat, art battles and more!

$5

Uncommon Ground (Devon location) – It’s an evening intimate live music performances by David Hawkins, Christina Trulio and whitewolfsonicprincess.

$5 / for reservations – 773 465 9801

February 8:
Slippery Slope - Enjoy an outdoor cinema ...yes, even in winter underneath shelter from the winter's bitter cold and snow, watch Repo Man with your date or bring a group of friends ...don't forget the picnic basket, blankets, pillows etc for your night at the movies. Booze will be available and stay afterwards from some booty bouncing music by the resident DJs.

February 10:

Elbo Room – Get your poetry on at The Wormwood Collective Poetry Night …a night of open mic spoken word with some of Chicago’s most dedicated poets featuring DJ sets

by Peter Propaganda.

Sign in at 7p (sign in before 7:30p to participate in the first round)

No Cover

Double Door – The Trap House Showcase will feature Zebo, Howie Doin and MindGamez

$10 / 10p

Moe’s Tavern – Rock with Spence featuring Razorwire Halo and A War Within.

$7

Februrary 11:

Door No.3 – It’s “No Pants Romance” FABITAT featuring DJ sets by Adam El and Ldy Prblms with performances by Lucy Stoole, Curlene Ribbon, Mister Junior Don Pardonne and more.

FREE show / 9p

Thalia Hall – Check out Asaf Avidan and local Quinn Tsan sharing the stage here.

February 12

Red Line Tap – Rock with Karma To Burn, Sierra, Sun God Ra, Hypnochron and DJ Bashert.

$7 adv / $10 dos

February 13:

Beverly Arts Center – Check out 10,000 Maniacs when this legendary band performs live

Tickets - $36 ($33 for BAC members) GA / $50 ($47 BAC members) VIP (VIP ticket includes pre-show cocktail party)

Double Door – Check out The My Tys with Markit 8, The Central Standard and Steady Echo performing live here.

$10 GA / $20 VIP

Reggie’s Rock Club – Hey, bring the kids to see Leather Corduroy’s with D.R.A.M.!

AA / 7p doors / $10 adv / $15 dos

27 Live (Evanston, IL) - It's the Black Heart Fetish Ball hosted by Lady Lupe and this time she's taking NO prisoners at this event featuring live performances by Amazing Heeby Jeebies, The Black Laces and The Remember Knots with bondage art exhibition by Kate Tillman and DJ Propaganda sets.

Cubby Bear - It will be two awesome bands rockin' this stage - RATM & Tool! It just might get very intense so you have been warned, blogspot readers!

February 14:

Prop Thtr (3502 – 04 N. Elston) – Get romantic with Sid Yiddish …or simply spontaneously combust with him at Rhinofest …either way it should be a fun time with Denmark’s  famous “native son” as  he spouts themes of love, death, depression and more.

$15 (or pay-what-you-want) / BYOB

Double Door – Check out Basel & The Supernaturals sharing the stage with Bone Lang, Big City Hustle and Willy Dynomite.

$7 adv /$10 dos

Door No.3 – Akasha presents: Simmer Down Sound with live performances by Akasha and family

FREE / 10p

Mike and Denises Aurora (Aurora, IL) – Spend a romantic evening with WHO’s Who tribute band and Badge (Cream tribute band with that special someone.

The EndZone Bar & Grill – Take your sweetheart out and rock with Aircobra, Thunder Driver, Convoy and Dissention here.

$6

LiveWire Lounge – It’s PriMary: The Cure Live Tribute show with The Unknown Pleasure (Joy Division tribute) and The Better Boobie Bureau performing some tantalizing burlesque too . The official after party will be at Late Bar

Arcada Theater (St. Charles, IL) – Relive fond memories with Loverboy and The Romantics with that special someone in your life.

Thalia Hall – Don’t have a sweetie or date for Valentine’s night? Then, check out Windy City Social Club’s Anti-Valentine’s Day Party featuring a hosted bar by Goose Island (from  8p – 9p) and a gift bag from The Pleasure Chest for the first 200 people at the door!

8p

Quencher's - Yes, Punk does do Valentine's at this popular night spot, blogspot readers, featuring live performances by The Demerits, Silver Abuse and Modern Advances.
10p show / $7 

Empty Bottle – Romance will be in the air when The Mary Onettes, Alex Calder and DJ Peroxide perform live here.

Ditka's (Arlington Heights, IL) - Spell L-O-V-E with Chicago's premiere Jazz crooner Jesse Charbonier and his Trio ...SouthSide advises you make your reservations now at 847-496-3800.

Exit - After your long evening of Valentine's romps, head to this venue for Citizens ...past, present and future wave featuring DJs Frankie Vega, Luis Segura , Flowzilla , Akira Smith.
2nd Floor / FREE

February 16:

Door No.3 – It’s an evening of Behop Jazz and Cold Fried Chicken …Thelonious Monday with DJ RB Green with cocktails by guest bartenders Gavin and Thomas (of Honey Butter Fried Chicken).

FREE show / 6p

February 17: Mardi Gras
Elbo Room - It's Bark and Bingo! Bring your best pal and play bingo ...$5 suggested donation (gets you 5 cards to play bingo)

February 18:

Door No.3 – It’s another edition of Rouge! Chicago’s Premiere Night of Electroswing with DJs Vourteque and Mr. Automatic with resident performer Lady Lenux celebrating Mercredi Gras.

FREE / 9p

Red Line Tap – Check out Anvil with Lord Dying, Sun Lord, Wrath and DJ Bashert performing live here.

$15 adv / $18 dos

February 20:

Churchill’s Pub (Miami, FL) – Check out this hot lineup featuring Montage, Gulf Shore and Ghost Foot (both from Louisiana) and Pocket of Lollipops rockin’ the stage along with Free Pizza and The Unknowns.

Double Door – Attend DRE DAY 2015 presented by Ground Lift Media and GoILL.net and Burlesque North America …featuring Lowdown Brass Band (with special guest MCs tba), a Nate Dogg tribute by J. Arthur (of WHOevers with Rich Jones and special performance by Altered Tapes.

$10 early bird pre-sale / $12 adv / $15 dos

Old Mt Happy – Cenobites along with Van Morphine, Crude Humor, Bruised and Gnar Wave Ranger with Aggro Control

$5

The Original Mother's - Check out Episode II - Saved By The Belvedere featuring special guests JuiceBox and My So-Called Band

February 21:

Red Line Tap – It’s Trouble with special guests Cold Bearded Killers and Enforcer rockin’ the stage here.

$12 adv / $15 dos

Empty Bottle – This venue will be hosting its Farmer’s Market featuring a great line-up of vendors selling cold-weather-hardy vegetables, honey, tea, yarn, and more! Bar will be open (those under 21 must be accompanied) ID is required to drink.

12p – 5 / FREE

February 26:

Door No.3 – It’s Deep Turnt with Studio Casual (Stripped & Chewed) and special guest Savile (Argot / Smart Bar) performing here.

9p / FREE show

Double Door – It’s THROWBACK THURSDAY featuring members of Software Giant, The Kick Back Down As I Go as Faith No More, Eric Chial Group (of The Bon Mots) as The Byrds, The Lucky Dutch as Led Zeppelin and Geoff Dolce Group as The Pixies.

$8 / 7:30p

Lincoln Hall – Red Bull presents Cam’Ron with Show You Suck and SD performing live here

February 27:

Double Door – Check out Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts rockin’ this venue’s stage.

$25 GA / $150 VIP

VIP Meet n Greet package includes 1 (one) GA ticket, personal photo op with Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts, a pre-signed Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts poster and a Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts Meet n Greet laminate

The Mutiny – Get your punk on with Modern Day Rippers, Ghost Sector, Butchered and tba …FREE pizza (while supplies last)!

Liar’s Club – Get your “robble robble” on at Punk Rocks Night! Featuring The Hamburglars , Vortis and 13 Monsters

Mayne Stage - CAU present World Music Showcase featuring Alfonso Ponticelli with Nino Arobelidze, Goran Ivanoic Trio and Sandra Antongiorgi

$10

February 28:

The Wayfarer (Costa Mesa, CA) – Robert Jon and The Wreck will be celebrating their latest CD “Glory Bound” at this festive party featuring Big Monsta and Sir Madam.

$8 adv / $10 dos

The Mutiny - Punk Night at this venue featuring Solution Unsatisfactory, Psycho Fight, Muggsy Bogues, and Beat The Smart Kids.
No Cover

Empty Bottle - Check out this FREE  outdoor winter block party, Music Frozen Dancing Party 2015 featuring live performances by Perfect Pussy, Protomartyr, Oozing Wound and Ne-hi!
Gates open at 1p / FREE / All Ages

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide

04 Jun 14 - Big Freedia

 

“...I’m that Queen that will make you bounce...” ~ Big Freedia
 

Hip Hop like many music genres (especially rap) has many regional variations and/or styles to which they have their own names like go-go (for example: go-go, a D.C. music style). Yet in NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana), dance enthusiasts within the underground scene have something that’s called “bounce”, blogspot readers.

And tonight at Empty Bottle, this reviewer finally got her lesson on how to “bounce” correctly like they do it in NOLA while attending the first of two Big Freedia performance. It was rump shaker kind of party on hump day since basically that’s what she and many others who packed this popular Ukrainian Village venue were doing all night long, blogspot readers. Before Big Freedia and his entourage of dancers demonstrated the many ways one could “bounce”, opening acts Chances Dances (http://www.chancesdances.org) and a select few artists of Salonathon (http://www.salonathon.tumblr.com)  entertained the crowd with a rockin’ DJ sets, dance and poetic reading. The DJ trio known as Chances Dances had only one advice for the crowded Empty Bottle – get the kinks out before Big Freedia performed. With booty-shakin’ music vibing throughout, no one had any problems doing just that although it took a while but the room was movin’ and groovin’ nonstop ...showing off their best rump-shakin’ moves in front of the stage as well as where SouthSide stood. Meanwhile Salon-a-thon featured a tiny sample of up and coming artists rockin’ the stage whether it’s dramatic words to dance and/or avant garde theatric performance. First up Winifred Coon asked the crowd “...does my sexiness upset you...” while firing up the our minds with her passionate words. Then, we were dazzled by a very sultry dance number set to the song “Pusher Love” by the lovely Darling Sheer before Witch Hazel took over the stage to blow out minds with a dramatic out-of-this-world alien sex, blogspot readers. Yes, this avant garde performance was shocking as it was meant to be yet it was very entertaining in which some in the crowd were lucky enough to sample some of the alien creaminess at the end. Lastly, Mr. Wallace performed a short vignettes of songs off his EP which had the crowd instantly wrapped within his intense energy, vibin’ beats and commanding stage presence especially when strutting around in a blue bikini. What a perfect ending performance to open for Big Freedia, blogspot readers.

Now with that crowd was thoroughly pumped, ready and partying extremely hard, blogspot readers, it was time for the Queen Diva himself (or herself - he answers to either pronoun used) to demonstrate the arse-shaking dance called "bounce". Opening this party with an explosive bang, you couldn't imagine (unless there yourself) the instantaneous bursts this crowd sprung to life when he stepped on stage. Suddenly, Empty Bottle turned from a rock venue to an underground NOLA nightclub with people bouncing everywhere. And yes, there was SO much bouncing going on here tonight from start to finish that this reviewer was nearly exhausted before his performance was over. Yet, that's a good thing! It means this show was what SouthSide was expecting ...fun entertainment that was excitable and kept her attention (though she may have missed a few things here and there because she was too busy jotting down notes) until the very end. Big Freedia along with his entourage of bouncy dancers didn't waste a minute getting this packed venue all riled up and bouncing along with them, blogspot readers. Each and every minute was spent keeping the arses bouncing to his vibin' beats. Even if you didn't want to do it or thought you might be doing it wrong, he definitely does have an infectious way of getting everyone (no matter where you stood in this venue) to have fun while you bounce along with him and The Divas (the dancers), And if you get exhausted from the bouncing, too bad because it's Big Freedia's intentions to keep your arse shaking for him until he says it's time to stop. Certainly, the Queen that will make you bounce.

 

"...I got that gin in my system ...somebody's gonna be my victim..."
 

In a nutshell, it was more than just attending a Big Freedia concert. It was an intense, booty shaking to the extreme concert with incredible demonstrations of how flexible your arse can be as Big Freedia and The Divas showed off the many styles with a circular motion and a variation of crunk styles of the "bounce" during a sort of dance off competition. And believe, there are SO many ways and things you can "bounce" off from. Some of these things seen had to be left to SouthSide's imagination though wondering how the world can she or he to do that by doing that. Too many  amazing feats of bouncing happening all over the stage to put into this review which would spoil your fun when seeing Big Freedia in action yourself. But, she'll tell you that you can bounce even while in a handstand position or up against the wall ...get funky in a Kung Fu/karate bounce dance move. If you think it was insanely wild and crazy on stage, you should try being stuck in the middle trying to take notes while people around you are bouncing hard to songs like "Y'all Get Back Now", "Rock Around The Clock" and "Make Ya Booty Go". So insanely wild that twice he had a stage full of fans of all booty shapes and sizes (guys too - this dance isn't solely limited to the ladies, blogspot readers) crowding on stage to demonstrate their best bounce moves during "Azz Everywhere"  and "Freaky Money" in which the muscles in the glutinous maximus were working overtime all night, blogspot readers, especially when the Queen Diva himself show everyone how he bounces - totally had the crowd cheering each time too. During the set, Big Freedia debut tiny samples of what's to come off his upcoming album "Just Be Free" which included the title track and "Explode". He loved the way Chicago wobbles too. While doing a little rump-shaking herself, this reviewer enjoyed the excitement each of his lively mix of rhythmic beats and sampled tracks that will make you "...wiggle your hands while you shake your ass..." all night.

Whew. This was the best rump-shaking party ever, blogspot readers! And this just the first night of Big Freedia's two-night only performances. This reviewer can only imagine how intense and insane it was with locals Porn and Chicken handling the DJ sets before Big Freedia and The Divas bounced again.

SouthSide highly recommends getting your NOLA "bounce" on, blogspot readers, when Big Freedia's Just Be Free tour hits the Milwaukee Pride Fest (this Sat in Milwaukee, WI) and other cities like Cambridge, MA; New Orleans, LA  and San Francisco, CA. For more information about Big Freedia, visit http://www.bigfreedia.com.


Until next time, support your local scene,
SouthSide

 

 

Big Freedia at Empty Bottle Jun 4 & 5

NPR photo

Hey, blogspot readers, who's ready to "bounce"?

 

Kicking off Pride Month activities and fun, SouthSide is about to get her "bounce" on with Big Freddia Wednesday night at Empty Bottle.

 

Rolling Stone photo

Credited in popularizing New Orleans underground hip hop genre known as "bounce", Big Freedia aka Freddie Ross has appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly and Jimmy Kimmel! Live! as well as SXSW ...and now he's coming to show Chicago how the folks in Nawlins bounce to songs like "Booty-Whop" and "Feelin' Myself".  Though describing his genre as "sissy bounce", he's quoted saying "...there's no such thing as separating it into straight bounce and sissy bounce ...it's all bounce music...", blogspot readers.  Even Rolling Stones recently called this artist the "...ambassador for bounce music ...designed to make asses, well, bounce..." SouthSide recommends checking ...or better yet bouncing to the track off RuPaul's Born Naked album - "Freaky Money".

So get your bounce on either Wednesday or Thursday or attend both nights at Empty Bottle when Big Freedia comes to town as part of his "Just Be Free" tour (the album is set to be release on June 17). Both nights will feature opening acts Chances Dances (on Wednesday) and Porn & Chicken DJs (on Thursday). Tickets are still available for $20.

 

If you cannot attend, then tune into Fuse for the season premiere of Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce on June 11 at 11 (EST) / 10 (Central).

 

For more information about this artist and his music, visit http://www.bigfreedia.com.

 

 

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide

23 Jan 14

Happy 2014, blogspot readers! 

SouthSide's back rockin' the local music beat even while stuck in this unusually arctic-like winter. Despite the icy winds howling and below normal temps chilling the bones, it was definitely HOT inside Empty Bottle with bands like Aktar Aktar and The Ivorys on stage. In the middle of this fantastic lineup was North By North proudly celebrating the release of their debut album "Something Wicked".

Recently named as one of the top 15 rising local acts to watch in 2014 (according to RedEye), this reviewer enjoyed this band's fresh yet unique approach to their guitar rock sound that will leave you (as well as your ears) blown away when their set is finished. That's how SouthSide and many others who attended this show felt after witnessing North By North perform live selections off their new album. It was pop ...powerpop ...a touch of punk ...electronica and so much more wrapped up inside this local act's performance, blogspot readers, which electrified the stage with vibrant bursts of energy and intricately complex rhythms. For this reviewer, it was a feast for the musical mind and soul. She liked the way the trio incorporated bits and pieces of one or more genres to create danceable floetry of poppy melodies. At times, she also found North's music to be a little edgy to hauntingly creepy as well as emotionally passionate.

For this local trio, the music is the central and main focus ...so do expect this band to rock the stage under an aura of mystery at times especially when it comes their song intros. For example, check out the song The Terror (list on the album as track 18), SouthSide loved the creepy electronic intro that sent a rush of icy chills down this reviewer's spine despite a touch of rough feedback off the monitors during the chorus. Yet, it was the North's unique upbeat rhythm and melody in this quick-paced tune that will definitely grab your attention, blogspot readers. SouthSide did have the same reaction during Is This A Dream ? (track 10) where you'll hear the twinkling sounds of lullaby enchantment under a creepy carnivale-esque vibe with dark lyrics to match. Or bask in the edgy grit of the guitar (by front man Nate) during Creature Comforts and new song with just enough rock loudness to get you head banging to the beat. Meanwhile feel that boisterous electrifying edge that will get the heart instantly racing with excitement from North's The Matisse Eye.

SouthSide highly recommends checking out North By North live as well as snagging a copy of the band's 18-track debut album, "Something Wicked" to add to your CD collection, blogspot readers.

For more information about this band, visit http://www.northbynorth.bandcamp.com.


Until next time, support your local scene,
SouthSide

Novemeber 2013

Gobble ...gobble, blogspot readers! Autumn winds are blowing strong but don't let the chill in the air stop you from enjoying the following rockin' events happening around town (and elsewhere). Be thankful there's plenty to see and do this month...

Please note all shows/events are 21+ unless duly noted.

Oct 31 & Nov 1:
Bad Genie (Milwaukee, WI) - it's Static Chicken Umphrey's Halloween After parties!
For more information, visit http://www.badgenie.com

Nov 1 - 10:

24th Annual Chicago Humanities Festival. This year's theme - Animal: What Makes Us Human

tickets $8

For more information, visit http://www.chicagohumanities.org or phone 312-494-9509

Nov 1:
House of Blues (Chicago) - Todd Kessler & The New Folk will be sharing the stage with Nicholas David
ALL AGES / 8p

Chicago Urban Art Society (600 W. Cermak) - party at GozamosDia Los Muertos 2013 featuring Sonorama, Soulphonetics and Sound Culture

Nite Cap - it's still Halloween at this bash featuring Devils In Angels, 4 Without, Broken, Sinister Fate and Loose Lips

Exit - celebrate Wildcard's 1 yr Anniversary with Redux DJ's Risky, DJs Demchuk, Red Rum, Eddie Riot, Molly Bass, Annihlist and Mr. Bobby

Primary - DJ Decon, Tyler Fornell, Them Flavor DJs and Derek Spees will be spinning on this night
$10 adv / $15 dos

Montrose Saloon (2933 W. Montrose) - check out Donna Frost performing on stage here
No cover charge / donations welcome

Coq d'Or (Drake Hotel) - Jesse Charbonier begins his winter performance schedule which includes other dates - Saturday Nov 9, Friday Nov 29, and Saturday Dec 7

The Burlington - it's Freaky Friday at Adam & Dana's Halloween Hoedown featuring performances by Haymarket Riot, The Harrow, American Draft with comedy by Anne Poler and Mike Garvin as well asDJ Dietzler and DJ Joe

Liar's Club - Wrecking Ball Production presents Chicago Punk Rock Showdown featuring The Mizzerables, The Obsession, Calling All Cars and Mama
$5

Fitz's Spare Keys - every Friday, this venue will host some of Chicago's best DJs starting with DJ Jem of Dance Floor Junkies and 103.5 KISS FM. There will be a special Black Wednesday show featuring Dance Floor Junkies on Nov 27.
NO COVER / 10p

Nov 2:

The Mouse Trap - it's Voice of Addiction rockin' the stage along with 40oz Sidekicks, Die Mutts and Butchered

ALL-AGES / $5 donation / 7p

email - johnnyx.wbp@gmail.com for the address

Double Door - rock out with Lamp, Rah Rah, The Damn Choir and The Kuhls
$10 adv / $12 dos / 8p

Fairfield Tap (Long Lake, IL) - rock with Banned In Grayslake

Atlanta, GA - singer/songwriter Jess Godwin will be opening for Jan Smith at the Mountain Way Denim and Diamonds Soiree

Hard Rock Cafe (Chicago) - check out Jack Salamander performing Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon with special guests goodbyehome and Beacon James
18+ / $10

Bottom Lounge - Adora will be rockin' the stage with The Run Around, Underfire and Storm The Front

Nite Cap - 6 DOS (Degrees of Separation) returns to the stage featuring Jack Mazzenga's Space Time Trio and The Cubes

Mitchell's Tap (3356 S. Halsted) - Donna Frost featuring James Scott will be performing here

LiveWire Lounge - help Save Toby's Ass! this Chicago benefit show pits Indie vs EDM featuring some of Chicago's leading artists getting together and lending their support to help Toby Tyler Heidebrink (lead singer of Hex Rx). Live performances by The Gothsicles, One Quick Fix, JILT, Biocarbon 3 with DJs Scary Lady Sarah, Peter Propaganda and more to be announced

Martini (3124 N Central) - live on stage from Mexico City, Antidoping featuring DJ Senor Lebowski
18+ / 21+ to drink (must show ID) / $19 adv / 9p doors
For tickets, visit http://www.antidoping.brownpapertickets.com

Beat Kitchen - Artisans Chicago presents Off The Beaten Path, a show of handmade objects featuring The Alley Tattoo artists selling some art
FREE / 12p to 4p

Beat Kitchen - rock with Chasing Mars, When Clouds Attack, Loud Loud and Spooky Action Space Captain with DJs in between
$5 / come in costume

Nov 3:
Fitzgerald's (Berwyn, IL) - check out "A Tribute To Lowell George" performed by New Orleans Suspects featuring Paul Berrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feet
$20 adv / $25 dos / 7p

Emporium Arcade Bar - hey, gamers, Chicago Loot Drop Presents: Tokens & Tankards, an arcade game and craft beer pairing event.
$28 adv / proceeds benefit Child's Play and University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital

Stage Left Cafe (Woodstock, IL) - attend the Donna Frost Interactive Concert and Q&A
$10

LiveWire Lounge - rock with Marmora, Grel, Five-Eight and Small Awesome
8p

Nov 4:
Empty Bottle - it's a FREE Monday show featuring Good Willsmith, Nyodene D, Requiem and Eitanoara

Reggie's - Bear down, fans, while raising money for a good cause. Join Hope for the Day at the Reggie's rooftop deck for smoked brisket, pork shoulder, sausage links with baked beans, mac n cheese, cole slaw and fries ...plus a hosted PBR bar from 7p -8p while watching Bears vs Packers. There will be raffle prizes from The Willow Hotel, Osteria Via Stato, Phil Stefani's, Oh Olive!, Man B Que gear. This event is sponsored by Reggie's, MANBQUE, Unholy Empire and PBR.
Space is limited - so get your tickets now at http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/402683
$20 donation - all proceeds support suicide prevention and awareness

Nov 5:
Empty Bottle - Yamantaka along with Sonic Titan, Electric Hawk and Cleric will be rockin' the stage
$8

Act One Pub - it's Chicago Acoustic Underground's monthly "Singing For Your Supper" showcase featuring Donna Frost

Mojoe's (Joliet, IL) - check out this progressive metalcore band from Alabama, ERRA, when they feature songs off their latest release "Augment". SouthSide recommends listening to "Pulse" and "Hybrid Earth".

Nov 6:
Elbo Room - every Wednesday, it's Mug Night at this popular Lakeview bar. Here how it works ...buy a 22oz mug for $5 and then fill it with any draft for $5. Then come back next Wednesday (with your mug) and fill it up again for only $5

Park West - check out the Jimi Hendrix of the Ukulele Jake Shimabukuro at this Lincoln Park venue

Smartbar - it's the midweek dance scene ...MACHINA with DJ Scary Lady Sarah spinning your requests featuring New Wave to Industrial to Electro and Alternative ...Goth too!
FREE / 10p

Nov 7:
Sound Bar - are you SRTB (so ready to bang) with Porn and Chicken featuring Borgeous

NV Nightclub (Knoxville, TN) - Oh No Fiasco and Skytown Riot EP Release Party! with Far, Far Away
18+

Nov 8 & 9:
Aragon Ballroom - check Pretty Lights at their "A Color Map of the Sun" Fall Tour 2013 featuring Blood Diamonds and Paul Basic (on Nov 8) and Supervision and more TBA (on Nov 9)
18+ / 7:30p
http://www.clubtix.com

Nov 8:

Concord Music Hall - "...I want your love ...I want your revenge..." yep, Bad Romance the musical production based on the music of Momma Monster herself, Lady Gaga will be performed on stage.

ALL-AGES / 7p / http://www.clubtix.com

Cowboy Monkey (Champaign, IL) - rock with The Handcuffs featuring The Impales and Paul & Gloria
$5 / 19+ (be sure to check with club for the correct age requirement to enter) / 9p

Double Door - check out Chicago Afrobeat Project sharing the stage with Sidewalk Chalk, Ayodele and Trio Mokili
$12 / 8p

Martyrs' - Aryk Crowder will be performing live with DJ No DJ and Bumpus
$10 / 8:30p

Reggie's - rock out with The Quick and Easy Boys

LiveWire Lounge - rock out with Skull Fogger at Alder Kings' CD Release party!

Exit - Strictly House: Grouchy Horse featuring DJs Eddie X, Pete Street, Cedeno, Catalyst and Mark Matras

Empty Bottle - check out Wooden Ships' record release show featuring Cave and Rabble Rabble
$14

NEO - OMFG! it's Danger Zone (#4) featuring Eddie Riot, Pete Augusta, Adam Black, Sissy Spastik, Ruby Dee and more spinning at the most dangerous dance party in town!
NO COVER ($5 after 11p)
Catholics are warned to avoid this party...

The Mutiny - it's Arsenal Road, The Orions, The Heavy Machines, Puritan Pine and Crimson & Coal rockin' the stage
FREE

The Owl - starting on this night (and every 2nd Friday) check out East of Edens Soul Express

Nov 9:
Empty Bottle - check out Handmade Market, a unique event which connects the makers of beautiful things with people who appreciate the unique and handmade
12p - 4p

Uncommon Ground (Clark St location) - The Real Jane Martin performs its last show of 2013 featuring Trick Shooter Social Club

ALL-AGES / $5 

For reservations - phone 773-929-3680 or http://www.uncommonground.com

Double Door - this early show will feature Hinsdale School of Rock performing tribute sets of Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl and Jack White
$10 / 12:30p / Children are welcome if attending with their parents

Empty Bottle - this party will feature live performances by My Gold Mask, Minor Characters and Magicks
$10 adv / $12 dos

Schubas Tavern - Homebase featuring performances by Songo, Joey Pecoraro, Dario X and Blendin Fraser (of Push Beats) with special guests
18+
For more information and tickets, visit http://www.homebaseparty.com

Reggie's - rock with The Dickies, Modern Day Rippers, HotLips Messiah and Brain Vacation
17+ / $12 adv / $15 dos

Record Breakers - rock with electro/indie/psychedelic duo brick & mortar ...free hot dogs and pop will be served
FREE / All Ages / 2p

Nov 10:

Ultra Lounge - A Pale Horse and Death Hemi will be rockin' the stage here

$10

Empty Bottle - check out The Bellwether Syndicate performing with The Foreign Resort, New Canyons and DJ Philly
$7 adv / $10 dos

Cobra Lounge - it's Absu, Wolvhammer, Terminate, and Pete Horseman performing live on stage

Nov 11:
Chopin Theater - attend the All Souls Jazz Festival, a Polish-American jazz festival featuring performances by internationally renowned jazz artists and talented young performers such as Wishing Well, Tom Pilewski Band, Bill Neal (from Australia) on sax, Xazz Quintet, Mieczyslaw Woiny on flute, Ludomir Marcin Januszkiewicz (Chicago Coalition) and Frieda Lee, Grazyna Auguscik Band and many more.
For more information, visit http://www.allsoulsjazz.com

Hungry Brain - check out Duck, You Sucker sharing the stage with Organ Yank
NO COVER / 9p

Nov 13 & 14:
Uncommon Ground (Clark St location) - Jann Klose along with Aryk Crowder will be performing a special Jeff Buckley Tribute show in which this event includes a dinner (at 6p). Show begins at 8p
$60
For reservations - phone 773-929-3680 or http://www.uncommonground.com

Nov 14:
Sound Bar - Porn and Chicken featuring Antiserum

Reggie's Rock Club - On The Grind Management presents Trainwreck Symphony and Asteria to the stage
$10

Subterranean - rock with Blue Eyed Jesus and Northside Ruckus

Nov 15:

Reggie's - rock with Hillbilly Idle and Kent D. Rosenwald featuring Unknown Hinson

Metro - check out The Locals featuring Workout Music, Mer, Leah Druzinsky and Rory Tyler Band rockin' the stage
18+ / 7:30p

The Vic Theatre - Leftover Salmon will be rockin' the stage along with The Big Wu and Old Show
$25 / 18+ / 9p

Touche Chicago (6412 N Clark) - Get Stuffed! with DJ Germ (of Modern Day Rippers/Sexy Baby Records/Rotten Fruits)

Underground Lounge - rock your Friday night with Whiskey Daredevils, Malt Liquor, Jadam Jones & the Mulitfelons and Jailhouse Poets
$7 / 8p doors

Elbo Room - check out Sheriff Scabs, The Sunday Movers, the Reunion and The Outliars rockin' the main stage at this popular Lakeview venue.
$10 / 8:30p

Nov 16:
Various Locations in Bucktown/Wicker Park - it's Chillfest Chicago 2013 which will feature acoustic music throughout the neighborhood with a closing show at Subterranean

Uncommon Ground (Clark St location) - Jann Klose will be performing along with P.J. Pacifico
$10 / 10p
For reservations - phone 773-929-3680 or http://www.uncommonground.com

Tonic Room - Sound Prism Productions presents Glostik Willy, Digeometric Rhombus and Kobrakai to the stage
$8

Chicago, IL - singer/songwriter Jess Godwin will be performing at the Annual Human Rights Campaign Gala

Brauer House (Lombard, IL) - A Sound of Thunder along with Black 4, Guerilla and Dead On TV will be rockin' the stage

Aragon Ballroom - react presents Krewella "Get Wet" Live tour featuring Candyland
18+ / 9p doors

Red Line Tap - celebrate The Polkaholics 16th Anniversary featuring the band performing songs off their 8 CDs as well as new ones along with Nuclear Cock and Adler Kings

Reggie's - The Unseen, Last False Hope, Brickwall Vultures and When Flying Feels LIke Falling will be rockin' the stage here
All Ages / $13 adv / $15 dos / 7p

Nov 17:
Tonic Room - Micah Olsen (from Milwaukee, WI) will be opening for NYC singer/songwriter Jay Stoler featuring Jim & The Povolos

Nov 20:
Wise Fools Pub - check out Rouge! Chicago's Electroswing Night with Lord Joseph Cr Vourteque and special guests
FREE

Nov 21:
Grandbar - rock out with Illusions Fate, Amigo the Devil and Radio Creeps
$7

Nov 22:
Cigars & Stripes (Berwyn, IL) - go "...robble robble..." with the Hamburglars featuring Some Velvet Evening

Chicago Theatre - the music from The Legend of Zelda: The Second Quest will be featured

Subterranean - Great Divide will headline this lineup featuring Chris Medina and Caleb Hawley

Concord Music Hall - rock with Zoe from Mexico featuring Programaton in concert
18+ to enter / 21+ to drink / 8p doors

Nov 23:

The Burlington - check out this show featuring gofight, Baathaus, Glass Lux & Perfect Kiss with DJs Adam Black, Mr. Automatic, Mr. Bobby and Eddie Riot

The Red Line Tap - it's Vortis along with Mike Hard (of God Bullies) and Depravos de la Mour performing live on stage.
For more information and tickets, visit http://www.heartlandcafe.com

Primary - Machinedrum ...a Vaporcity Live show

Subterranean - Green River Ordinance's "Chasing Down The Wind" North American tour stops in Chicago featuring Rosi Golan and Grace & Tony
17+ / $12 / 8p doors

Reggie's Rock Club - rock out with Wookiefoot featuring That 1 Guy
18+ / $15 adv / $20 dos / 8p doors

Mercury Lounge (NYC) - check out Finley Knight performing on stage here

Aragon Ballroom - attend Alesso's "Uprising" North American tour
18+

Ye Olde Town Inn - rock with Pale Horseman, Dark Fall, IX Gates and another band TBA
$8 / 9p

the Mutiny - it's Chicago Punk night featuring Get Up & Go!, The Damn Trades, Dun Bin Had (CA) and Butchered
FREE

Nov 24:
Juniors Sports Bar (2058 W Cermak) - rock with The Bad English, Pony Attax, Mandatory Abortions, Criminal Kids and The Pervert Preachers at this show
$5 / 8p

Nov 27:

Empty Bottle - it's the 10th Annual Night Before Thanksgiving Show featuring Jet W. Lee, The Phantoms, The Safes with The Differents headlining

$10 / 8:30p doors

Cobra Lounge - attend Unholy Empire's 5th Annual Thrashgiving 2013 featuring Hell Awaits, Slave New World, Metal Up Your *ss, and Among The Living
8p

Bottom Lounge - William Control, Davey Suicide and Fearless Vampire Killers will be rockin' the stage here
17+ / $12 / 7p doors

Metro - be fashionably seen at Nocturna's Black Wednesday party!

Mayne Stage - it's the Black Wednesday CAU Showcase featuring Chicago Acoustic Underground taking over the entire venue! check out Heartsfield, The Lauren Wolf Band and Joe Taylor on the main stage while Greg Jackson Combs, John Till and Hannah Frank on the Act One Pub stage

Nov 28:
Sound Bar - Porn and Chicken with Node Strom, Salva and Sinden

Nov 29:

Concord Music Hall - if you want to funk out the month in style, come to this venue and see George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic!

http://www.clubtix.com

Double Door - check out The Steepwater Band, The Muggs, and The Nick Moss Band rockin' the stage
$12 adv / $15 dos / 8p

LiveWire Lounge - attend Punksgiving Night 1/Canned Food Drive featuring live performances by The Kreutzer Sonata, Solution Unsatisfactory, This Obsession and Light The Fuse
$5 w/non-perishable food donation / 8p

Aragon Ballroom - Eric Prydz performs live here
17+ / 7p doors

The Abbey Pub - rock out your Black Friday at this show featuring Left Setter, Viceroy and Waiflike
$7 / 9p

Mojoe's - Makeshift Prodigy will be rockin' the stage
All Ages

Nov 30:

Multi Kulti - attend the 2nd Annual Black Dot Music Festival featuring live performances by Sole Heiress, ST8 of Grace. JD's Revenge and more

$15 / 21+

Empty Bottle - DJ Scary Lady Sarah will be spinning during this lineup featuring Corrections House and Bloodyminded
$12 adv / $15 dos

Double Door - RedBull Sound Select presents Chicago Curated by 312 featuring performances by White Mystery, Archie Powell & The Exports, Mutts and Daniel Wade
$10 (or $3 with rsvp at http://www.redbullsoundselect.com/events/2013/red-bull-sound-select-presents-chicago

The Mutiny - rock again at Punksgiving Night 2/Canned Food Drive featuring live performances by The Riot, Flagass, Sub X (from Ohio) and Street Fist
FREE w/non-perishable food donation

Cubby Bear - Shoeshine Boy and SwizzleSteve presents Hero Monster Zero and 8090 featuring Ariada, KF Jacques, Distant Brothers and Incognito on stage
$6 adv / $9 dos / 8p

Red Line Tap - donate an unwrapped toy at the 2013 Toys For Tots Rock Party, an annual benefit for the U.S. Marines Toys For Tots featuring live performances by Joe Lapsley, The Rut, The Telepaths Rock!, The Revelettes (go-go dancers), Will Phalen & The Dirty Dollars, David Bon, whitewolfsonicprincess, and Gunnel Pumpers


Until next time, support your local scene,
SouthSide

September 2013

Hey, blogspot readers - summertime fun is NOT over yet ...even if the first day of autumn happens on Saturday Sept 21. There are plenty of festivals, events and more including touring bands happening around Chicago (and elsewhere) that you should check out during this month.

Please note - all shows listed are 21+ unless otherwise noted, blogspot readers.

Aug 29 - Sept 1:

Millennium Park - Jazz Fest

Aug 30 - Sept 1:

Hide Away Lakes Campground (Yorkville, IL) - Love Shine Festival-Rock vs Autism. For more information, visit http://www.loveshinefestival.org

Union Park - North Coast Music Festival

Sept 1:

Empty Bottle - it's the Empty Bottle Friendly Family Block Party featuring music performances by Yakuza, Rabble Rabble, Pet Lions, Circles, Nude Intruder, and more

On Milwaukee Ave (between California and Fullerton) - get licked by the Top Shelf Lickers and inspired by Makeshift Prodigy while they rock the stage at Remix Chicago!

noon

Livewire Lounge - rock with The Azoic, JILT and Flood Damage

Will Call Miami (Miami, FL) - it's the Labor Day Massacre! No cover. A pig roast and live music performances featuring Las Tias, Pocket of Lollipops, Pretty Girls and more

Sept 4:

Smartbar - Join the members of MACHINA for another fun time with DJ Scary Lady Sarah featuring guest DJs Jim Marcus and Jason Novak

FREE

Sept 5:

Subterranean - check out Moon sharing the stage with Polarizer, Huntsmen and Dead Parade. For tickets, visit http://www.subt.net

Hard Rock Cafe - rock the night away with Hero Monster Zero and 8090 along with Real Estate Fight.

All Ages / $7

Double Door - RAW Natural Born Artists Showcase: Translations - a music / fashion / art / comedy / film / multimedia.

For more information, visit http://www.rawartists.org/chicago/translations

$10 adv / $15 dos

Ultra Lounge - Jack Rabbit will be performing here

Breadbox (Brooklyn, NY) - it's Ladyfinger featuring a handpicked lineup of touring and local artists rockin' the stage in jazz, electronic and world music - Woof Woof, John Kurtz Band, Sky White Tiger and dancing the night to DJ set by Dan Wender.
FREE with rsvp http://www./gimme.io/LadyfingerBreadbox

Sept 6 - 8:

The Den Theatre - attend Viewpointe(s): generating exposure for women dancemakers. This event will showcase five (5) talented women and their perspectives in movement.

$15 pre-sale / $20 at door

For more information and tickets, visit http://www.viewpointes.brownpapertickets.com

Sept 6:

Double Door - check out Paper Thick Walls with Deanna Devore, American Wolf and Xoe Wise

$10 adv / $12 dos / 8:30p

House of Blues - rock with Lucky Boys Confusion featuring Adora and United Federation of Planets

The Burlington - Post Honeymoon's record release featuring We Are Hex and Bone & Bell

Elbo Room - check out Ben Burns and attend his vinyl release party

Molehill will be kicking off their Equinox Fall tour 2013 in Muncie, IN.

For more details, visit http://www.molehillmusic.com

Sept 7:

House of Blues - check out local band The Bellwether Syndicate opening for The Mission (UK). Tickets still available

17+

Evanston Vineyard Church - celebrating the life and music of singer/songwriter Matt Ryd

The Forge (Blue Island, IL) - rock out with this metal lineup featuring Malas, Elbow Deep, Pale Horseman, Those Mother Fuckers, King Hyss and Violet Kill

$5

The Aberdeen Tap (440 N. Aberdeen) - The Urban Pig Roast Chicago benefitting The Children's Advocacy Center and The Ferrer Foundation.

For more information and tickets, visit http://www.urbanpigroast.com

Damen & Roscoe - rock with a pint of Guinness in one hand and oysters in the other at this year's Oyster Fest! check out The Future Laureates on stage (1:30p) opening for Tossers and Rusted Root
$7 suggest donation

Reggie's - check out D.O.A. with Voice of Addiction and Guilt By Association tearing of the stage

Sept 10:

Kaufman Center (NYC, NY) - it's time to pick sides again as Intelligence Squared debates resume on this day with this debate - The U.S. Drone Program Is Fatally Flawed featuring Ahmed Rashid and John Kael Weston FOR the motion and Admiral Dennis Blair (USN, ret) and General Norton Schwartz (USAF, ret) AGAINST the motion.

For tickets and more information, visit http://www.intelligencesquaredus.org

Sept 11:

Ultra Lounge - Corrosive Musick presents Faderhead rockin' the stage

Double Door - Door No. 3 presents FABITAT: Groove featuring DJ Adam El (of 16 Candles /Berlin) during the night for west side's LGBTQ community and its supporters.

FREE

Sept 12:

SouthSide celebrates seven (7) fun years covering Chicago's local scene and more!

Schuba's Tavern - help Save The Clocktower rock the stage with Porcelain Raft

Underground Wonder Bar - get your funk/groove on with Room 11

Reggie's Music Joint - feel the night music featuring Magicks, Romance, Shard Style and Remington

$5 (or rsvp for FREE entry at http://www.Do312.com).

The Mutiny - Counterfeit I rocks the stage

Underground Wonder Bar - check out singer/songwriter Leah Druzinsky rockin' the stage

Sept 13 - 15:

Humboldt Park - Riot Fest and Carnival 2013!

Sept 13:

Cubby Bear - enjoy an evening of the arts while helping to benefit Children's Hunger featuring special acoustic performances by Stephen Francis (of Model Stranger), Karl Hafner (of Lucid Ground), Kezban and Leigh Evin McCullough with stand up comedy.

FREE with non-perishable item

Abbey Pub - rock out with Calm Like A Bomb (Rage Against The Machine tribute band)

Subterranean - I AM Dynamite rocks the stage here

All Ages

House of Blues (Chicago) - Blood On The Dance Floor will be bringing their "Bad Blood" tour to Chicago and legendary venue.

Sept 14:

Lakeview East Festival of the Arts

NiteCap - Catalano invades this Portage Park venue with guitar shredder Sony Lombardozzi (from Erie, PA) featuring local band Psycho Sister

Flagstone: Crafts and Cocktails (Geneva, IL) - Neil Diamond Phillips rocks the stage again

Six Flags Great America (Gurnee, IL) - attend Out In The Park ...a spectacular night of amusement, live music entertainment by Jess Godwin with Eli Lieb and Isaiah Grass and more to help benefit Chicago House. DJ Matthew Harvat will be spinning live.
$38 adv / free parking

House of Blues (Chicago) - rock with The Psychedelic Furs featuring The Technocolors
17+

Sept 16:

Ye Olde Town Inn - Genus will be rockin' the stage with Apocrypha, Taken By The Sun and Vengeful Spirit

House of Blues - Q87.7 presents Super Happy Fun Club with Smallpools

Sept 18:

Livewire Lounge - Psyclon Nine brings its "Hellions of Hollywood" tour to Chicago

Subterranean - it's Archie Powell & The Exports appearing on stage!

17+

Lincoln Hall - attend Justin's 99 Red Balloons Benefit concert featuring JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound

Wise Fool's Pub - it's the monthly Rouge! Electro Swing Night! party
FREE

Sept 19:

The Verve (Terre Haute, IN) - Model Stranger's "The Changing Score" tour kicks off here (with the tour ending on Oct 5 at Martyrs' for the official record release party).

For more information, visit http://www.modelstranger.com

Ultra Lounge - Youth Code, Night Sins and Population featuring DJ Scary Lady Sarah performing live at this Logan Square venue

Sept 21:

Metro - join the other beautifully stylish creatures of the night at NOCTURNA with DJ Scary Lady Sarah as she spins your requested post-industrial, EDM, shoegaze and more until dawn.

18+ / $10

Grant Park (Upper Hutchinson Field) - Join Chicago's Mental Health Walk to raise awareness and fight stigma during the NAMI  Walks 5K
To register, visit http://www.namiwalks.org/chicago or phone 312 - 563 - 0445

(Reggie's) Music Joint - The Socialists will be rockin' the stage here.
Kids can enter FREE with parents
7p

Sept 24:

Township - The Grahams will be performing adventurous stories from their current release Riverman's Daughter to life.

Sept 25:

Bottom Lounge - Velvet Acid Christ will be rockin' live in Chicago!

Sept 26:

Goose Island Wrigleyville Brewpub - join Leigh Evin McCullough and others for Open Mic Night presented by swizzlesteve and Chicago Acoustic Underground

FREE

The Hideout Inn - attend the Julie Meckler record release show

Double Door - it's the Headliner's Ball featuring live performances by Helen Money, DJ Spooky and Jeremy Ellis

Sept 27 - 28:

Metro - Cold Waves II Festival featuring live performances by Prong, 16 Volt, The Clay People, Die Warzau and many more

Single Day General Admission $33 / Single Day VIP $125 (includes 2 tickets) / limited 2 Day passes ($56) left and on sale now

18+

Sept 27 - 29:

Millennium Park - sample food and more at Chicago' Gourmet 2013 presented by Bon Appetit. For tickets and information, visit http://www.chicagogourmet.org

Showplace Icon - Chicago International Social Change Film Fest. For more information and tickets, visit http://www.chicagosocialchange.org

Wicker Park/Bucktown area - Coyote 2013 (art festival and music)

Sept 27:
27 Live (Evanston, IL) - Do the "Time Warp" at The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live!

Sept 28:

Uncommon Ground (Clark St location) - check out singer/songwriter Aryk Crowder performing songs from his upcoming album

All Ages / $5

Penny Road Pub - Counterfeit I will be rockin' the stage here

Double Door - Soul Summit FREE Dance party with DJs Sloppy White, Dave Mata and Duke Grip featuring DJ Monk One (Wax Poetics, Brooklyn NY)

FREE / $10 VIP tix available

Soldier Field - AIDS Run & Walk Chicago

For more information and to register, visit http://www.aidsrunwalk.org

Rosy's Roadhouse - check out Lucky Boys Confusion rockin' the stage here

Bottom Lounge - Jonny Craig brings his " Souls On Fire" tour to this West Loop venue along with William Beckett, Kyle Lucas and Hearts & Hands

Sept 29:

DePaul University (Lincoln Park campus) - Chicago's We Love Yoga Festival

For more information, visit http://www.weloveyogafestival.com

Sept 30:

Brauerhouse - Burn of the Wicked: A Tribute to Iced Earth rocks Midwest Metal Anthem 2013

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide