Lightning in a Bottle International Music and Arts Festival

Hey, blogspot readers, SouthSide knows spring has barely begun but she wants to give you the exclusive heads up about a rockin' summer festival happening in July.

 

Make plans now to attend the 8th Annual Lightning in a Bottle International Music and Arts Festival! It will be happening from July 11 to July 15, 2013 at a new location - the Lake Skinner County Park in Temecula, CA. Produced by The Do LaB, this particular festival will feature electronic pioneers Nicolas Jaar, Rusko, Tycho, Paper Diamond, Emancipator, PANTyRAiD, Lee Burridge, GRiZ* and more headlining the lineup of Miguel Migs, Eskmo, Tim Green, Blockhead and Kastle. And we've touched the iceberg of who else is scheduled to perform like house legeng Francois K ...the emerging indie melodies of Blackbird Blackbird ...Los Angeles icon Jason Bentley ...and over 100 more industry leading acts. This premier music and arts festival will have the performance-art enhanced version of The Lucent Dossier Experience, blogspot readers.

SouthSide has learned that in the past eight years the wonderful team of The Do LaB has been working tirelessly to produce the most innovative festival on the international circuit as well as transcending any typical perception of the modern gathering. How? By fusing the energy of the bass sound with the introspectice qualities of installation art, performance art, spiritual living workshops, and an overriding sense of conscious sustainability. And so far, Lightning in a Bottle has risen to unparalleled heights. Here's what one of The Do LaB's event creation visionaries, Jesse Flemming(Co-Founder/Curator) has to say about this festival, "Our goal with the music is to create a positive and uplifting experience, with a good balance of beautiful melodic music and good old party music. After 4 months of in depth research and a lot of listening we tried to cover as many genres as possible that we feel fit the vibe that we're trying to create with Lightning in a Bottle."

Plus, blogspot readers, much of Lightning in a Bottle’s intimate singularity is expressed through The
Lucent Temple of Consciousness, an amazing sanctuary for all participants to enrich the soul and inspire the spirit. The 2013 schedule inside the Lucent Temple, built out of recycled and found objects, will include over 300 different experiences in yoga, workshops, speakers and exotic world
music.

For more information about Lightning in a Bottle,  and to purchase tickets, visit http://lightninginabottle.org . Like LIB on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LightningInaBottle.

 

 

 

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide

04 Apr 13 - Counterfeit i

Hey, blogspot readers, come spend an intense evening full of anger with SouthSide. Yes, there’s a “new” wave of rock appearing in pockets here and there within Chicago’s local scene called “anger” rock from bands like Evil Twin Sister that can vividly express raw frustrated emotions through their music and lyrics. Recently at the Beat Kitchen, this reviewer met another such band that expressed not only vivid anger but also intense pain and heartache told from personal experience within an energetic, vibrant sound. If you want experience pain and anger, blogspot readers, then she highly suggests you check out Counterfeit i at the their next performance.

This trio lit up the Beat Kitchen stage with a rousing eclectic mesh of keyboard/programmed sounds and live instruments which was technically one half of the driving force propelling Counterfeit i’s “anger” rock sound. It was loud ...thunderous and full of vibrant energy, blogspot readers. In a way, you could say, the music itself was a member of the band since it sometimes shaped as well as defined the mood and tempo for each song performed during the set. For instance, take the song 241 – this reviewer enjoyed hearing the furious frustration being lashed out at the intro (and throughout) in which she felt the music was personifying the pain and hurt of a tortured soul. Mood swings can be intense but feeling them within a harsh “anger” rock sound. Yes, it’s killer but this is the reality you face when in pain.

 

The other half to this unique equation would be front man and guitarist Derek on vocals who puts a face to anger (from his own personal experience of chronic depression and anxiety) that many of us (at one point or another) could relate. Using these same experiences, he spotlights the highs and lows while also showing there’s solace at the end of rocky tunnel of intense emotion. There were moments during this band’s set when SouthSide literally felt her face melting from the heated venom spewing over the mic in between bouts of calm. She highly recommends checking out Counterfeit i’s single, Still, where Derek demonstrates that there’s hope after experiencing an emotional tide of agonizing pain. SouthSide, from her own personal experience, can somewhat relate feeling such raw emotions but not quite as intense or on the same level as Derek or you, the person reading this blog entry. Yet, this reviewer enjoyed how his vocals could vividly convey that charged energy especially during the song Age of the Machines. Rage at its best without being so over dramatic.

 

For more information about Counterfeit i and where this local will be displaying its anger rock at a venue near you, visit http://www.counterfeiti.bandcamp.com.

 

 

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide

01 Apr 13 - Detective

“If you don’t have to work tomorrow, you should be more drunk...”

 

This rockin’ trio from LA may be named after the Luc Godard film, blogspot readers, but they certainly know how to excite their audience with a “...raw energetic sweet and dynamic...” performance.

SouthSide recently had the pleasure of reviewing the touring band known as Detective when they rolled into Chicago (according to Detective, “...it’s like New York but without the annoying people...”) to perform at the Empty Bottle. Known for their “...garage pop...” sound, this band told this reviewer during an interview that they’re “...more raw on the record...” yet have “...a lot of energy...” when performing live. Their main goal now as they record the new album is “...trying to reproduce that [same] feeling...” felt during a live show. Still there’s one thing Detective isn’t trying to be or do – they’re not trying to be or like anyone else, blogspot readers, as well as be the “..LA band that everyone loves...” ...not with their unique poppy punk sound.

Opening with the fun danceable pop song, Creative Class, Detective instantly caught this reviewer’s attention with a variety of other genres that were interwoven within the band’s core rock sound. She heard a bit of California surfer rock during the song Rhodesian Man to a slightly fast-paced punk sound in Basket of Masks or maybe a wee bit of Irish flare in I Was Where Were You?. Plus this reviewer enjoyed how the vocal duties between James Greer (ex-Guided By Voices) and Guylaine Vivarat were sometimes shared together or individually paired to particular songs which matched their vocal style and/or tone. There were moments when Guylaine’s soft voice balanced out James’ falsetto voice when he would lead on lyrics but together, there was chemistry as their voice naturally compliment each other.

Musically, Detective focused such attention on that side to their band on their audience throughout the headlining performance, blogspot readers. SouthSide took noticed that many of the songs didn’t overwhelm the ears with long extensive solos or instrumental bridges to grab your attention. Each one had the right amount rhythms, harmonizing melodies and catchy hooks thus producing (at times) intense energy that had some dancing along with the band. And accompanying this great music is the sarcastic or humored wit laced inside the lyrics. For instance, SouthSide enjoyed the pseudo title “Get Out Of My Haircut You Priest” as the inside joke to I’d Rather Run ...or the humor in between songs when James was selling Chris’ (Detective’s drummer from Chicago) body parts along with the other merch after the show. On this night, there were no takers on that offer, blogspot readers. Even after hurting his thumb (from playing too vigorously on the guitar), he was offering some of his blood for a mere low price of $500. Well, you know, a band especially while on tour has to make money some kind a way.

During a telephone interview with Guylaine of Detective, SouthSide asked what made Detective decide to release a cassette tape for their recent full-length album, However Strange. She replied stating that some fans have cars with cassette tape players beside it being cheaper to release than on CD or vinyl. Plus it “...makes for a cool collector’s item...” With their upcoming album, the band according to Guylaine is taking their time with it as well as having fun making it since it’s going to be double album produced by Steve Kille of Dead Meadow. Yet, blogspot readers can find three (3) raw tracks posted on the band’s bandcamp.com site to get an idea where Detective is going with their upcoming release. One thing is certain, their live shows are quite different from the recording and SouthSide highly recommends checking this trio out at their next show. Also say “hi” to them. They are very friendly.

 

For more information about Detective, its music and where the trio will be performing again, visit http://detective.bandcamp.com.

 

 

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide

Pink Floyd's The Wall

Everyone has problems ...but none like Pink's...

Recently, SouthSide and a guest attended a special CIMMFest (Chicago International Music and Movie Festival) "meet up" at Logan Theater which was also sponsorted by DO312. Attendees of this free (with prior reservation) were treated like VIP celebrity guests with movie snackes, samples of Logan's hot snacks (mini pizza slices, cheese poppers, and chicken fingers) and Red Bull-inspired cocktails. This reviewer tried the Red Bull Red (fruit punch-like flavor) with vodka before viewing Pink Floyd's The Wall. Though having seen this iconic rock movie many times on the small screen (i.e. TV), this was a rare opportunity to finally view it on the big screen.

 

This 1982 movie, directed by Alan Parker, combines live action with sparse dialogue and animation (directed by Gerald Scarfe) in telling a story of a rock star named Pink (Bob Geldof) and the construction as well as deconstruction of his "wall". Ironically, the wall is the main character of this movie since it symbolizes alienation or separation that Pink has experienced throughout his life ...thus making him quite of a depressive human being who emotionally detached to and with everyone around him including his own wife (Eleanor David). This construction of his "wall" is told in random flashbacks stretching from the death of Pink's father, J.A. Pinkerton (James Laurenson), an officer killed in combat during World War II to his rigid school boy days where he's humiliated in front of the class by a teacher (Alex McAvoy) for writing poems in class and in between his overprotective mother (Christine Hargreaves) who smothers her only child while growing up.

 

Even after getting married (be sure to spot Roger Waters as Pink's best man), there's another layering of bricks added to the "wall" between Pink and his wife, who ultimately has an affair with a fellow peace demonstrator (James Hazeldine) while Pink's on tour. This truly sends the rock star over the edge and have a mental breakdown as he trashes his hotel suite scaring off a groupie (Jenny Wright) out of the room. This gradually begins Pink's hallucination of "worms" gnawing at him and sanity thus transforming him to this neo-facist dictator side. Yet back in reality, his manager (Bob Hoskins) tr4ies pump the rock star back to life with drugs so he can continue the show after he and the hotel manager (Michael Ensign) burst into the room discovering what has happened. Meanwhile, inside Pink's mind, he's imagining more of his neo-facist side where he's at a rally and then his followers randomly attack ethnic minorities all over town. Soon, that side of him grows out of control and we're suddenly thrust back to present reality to find Pink cowering next to the toilet having another breakdown in between incoherent mumblings of his poetry. As the guard opens the stall door, we are now witnesses to his "trial" in which the major characters of his life (the teacher, wife and mother) present testimony against him to the "court". His ultimate sentence, blogspot readers, is the destruction of the "wall" thus exposing Pink and his fears to all.

 

If you haven't seen this movie on the big screen, SouthSide would like to state how utterly amazing and awesome it was to see it in theater. Compared to viewing it on DVD, she never realized during the opening scenes how cold and uninviting the hotel hallway was where we first meet Pink crashed in front of the TV ...or how terrifying yet politically symbolic the animation wonderfully depicted our society especially while explaining the reasons for war (Goodbye Blue Sky) and our materialistic nature (What Shall We Do Now / Empty Spaces). It was incredible to behold and at the same time be squeamish while watching Pink shave off his body and head hairs and eyebrows amidst his transformation to his neo-facist side. Notably, this actually did happen when former bandmate Syd Barrett came to the 1975 recording of Wish You Were Here with shaved off eyebrows, body and head hair. SouthSide never realized the kind of horrible life Pink experienced when growing up without a father ...something he longed for in which you can hear the anger in his voice during the song explaining how the high command informed his mother the news of his father's death and Another Brick In The Wall part 1. Still there was a newfound appreciation for this movie especially when watching the iconic anthem - Another Brick In The Wall part 2.

 

All of us in one way or another can related to Pink and his "wall". Each one of us some sort of wall and/or multiple personalities adding and layering bricks as they come ...that we don't allow others to see because we might be afraid of being caught showing feelings ...feelings of an almost human nature. In honor of Roger Ebert, SouthSide would like to post an excerpt from this legendary critic who "...described The Wall as 'a stunning vision of self-destruction' and 'one of the most horrifying musicals of all time...but the movie is effective. The music is strong and true, the images are like sledge hammers, and for once, the rock and roll hero isn’t just a spoiled narcissist, but a real, suffering image of all the despair of this nuclear age. This is a real good movie.'..." He along with fellow critic Gene Siskel gave this movie two thumbs up and then added it to his list of great movies in 2010. The Wall was also the chosen movie for opening night of Ebertfest that same year.


Until next time, support your local scene,
SouthSide

25 Mar 13

"...[they] come out at night ...that's when the vampires roam..."

Hey, blogspot readers, who's ready to rock out on a Monday night?! SouthSide was! After marching through downtown supporting marriage equality, it was time to rock with a few friends at Cobra Lounge. There, she joined others dressed in their finest industrial, post-industrial to "whatever suited them best" wear in seeing God Module featuring Ludovico Technique performing on stage along with Mordacious, Frontal Boundary and JILT opening the show. Besides the hardcore intense music, there were some lovely yet electrifying beauties from Fahrenheit 666 brightly sparking the stage on fire with their seductive burlesque in between band acts as well as house music provided by DJ Nemesis, Eternal and Peter Propaganda (of JILT). All this fun and action was brought to Chicago by way of Doc Colony, Event Coordinator/Recording Artist from Detroit, MI, as part of his APOC Concert Series in which he features up and coming hardcore rock bands in the Midwest ...and he's also known for "..pushing and twisting the Electronic, Industrial, Gothic, EBM, Trance and Synth Pop sound to new limits..." For more information about Doc Colony and where another APOC Concert Series will be rockin' a stage near you in the Midwest, visit https://www.facebook.com/threaldoccolony#!/threaldoccolony.

Though sounding a little rusty (since their second performance as a band), SouthSide still recommends rockin' out to the hardcore industrial/rock sounds with Peter, Will and Scarecrow - the members of local band JILT. Intense wouldn't be the proper word, blogspot readers, since this opening was dripping with adamant rants and rage. There were moments when Peter anidst the grittiness of the raw guitar riffs and metal rhythms vocally blasted the ears with such venomous fervor thus pumping excitement to the crowded venue. This reviewer did note a couple of things about this performance but the main one was he could have used a little more microphone power during certain songs when the band around him wasn't as loud. Still, JILT rocked hard and evcn harder throughout that brought on lots of energized intensity to fuel some to headbang and/or show off their best dance moves. "...don't get mad at us ...we didn't make this world..." shouts Peter before taking the energy down a notch for the song Sector 3 and then adding some bone-chilling tingles when his voice took on more of a macabre tone especially while saying "...you'll be undone..." *shivers* You had to be there, blogspot readers, to see (as well as feel) the menacing look on his face during this particular song. Hope to see more of JILT in the coming months yet in the meantime, visit this band at http://www.reverbnation.com/jilt.

Frontal Boundary - what an intense duo that rocked the stage, blogspot readers. These two (from New York) provided a lot of noise, music and intense energy for a five piece band. To say the entire set was fast paced would be a gross understatement and not the proper word in describing what was felt and seen. Frontal Boundary was more like an energizer bunny hyped on bad drugs from start to finish because not one inch of that stage was left untouched by either member. Whew ...SouthSide got more than a workout with this highly energized duo that at times she had to stop writing and just watch them feverishly work the crowd into a spiraling music frenzy. And believe it or not, that was just the first three songs! This reviewer enjoyed how the band's energy was seeping with dramatic expressiveness that you sometimes had to closely oberve the way both moved in sync under intense rhythmic floetry. It was amazing. They definitely had this crowd ensnared within the palms of their electrifying electronica/industrial sound in which there were moments this reviewer thought it was pulsating in time with her heart. Yeah, it was that intense even while taking it down a notch or two, there was still enough sonic vibe pulsing through Frontal's sound. SouthSide enjoyed during another particular song the symphonic aria that opened it before righteously assualted by the harsh electronica that seemed to dazzle and amaze under the space cadet lighting glow. Want to experience and feel what SouthSide felt by Frontal Bounday? Then attend their next show or visit the band at https://www.facebook.com/FrontalBoundaryOfficial.

Mordacious, a duo continued with the central theme of the night, blogspot readers, by giving their audience and fans more intense drama as well as hardcore industrial/rock under a series of gritty rhythmic beats. From California, this band did more than just pulsating the entire venue with their performance but also ensnaring them underneath Mortem's commanding stage presence throughout. This reviewer can easily admit she was mesmerized by the intensity he projected via his mere menacing stance and raw vocals that she couldn't help but dance along with the others around her. By now the show had turned into an underground industrial dance party with pockets of dancers here and there flowing and withering to the electronic beat especially when the lights dipped to blue-electric glow, blogspot readers, thus bringing out the dramatic tone of Mordacious' music. The drama, though not solely contained to the music, did at certain moments emphasized and/or heightened the experience while listening to the rawness of Mortem's vocals. He had a way being intimidating as well as ultra sexy (in a goth way) at the same time that makes for an exciting performance. SouthSide highly recommends checking out Mordacious when and wherever they rock the stage next, blogspot readers. In the meantime, visit this duo at http://www.mordacious.com.

Hailing from Florida, Ludovico Technique wins SouthSide's award of the night for the most unusual and dramatic entrance, blogspot readers! This band upon opening their set under a cover of darkness soon popped the venue instantly to life with heavy fog cover and sequenced lighting to which was also a bad thing because you could see Ben (front man on vocals) and his elaborate makeup. *frowns* Throughout the set, SouthSide tried to get a good glimpse of him whenever he would step out of the shadows to face his adoring fans however he would quickly dart back into safe comforts of the blackness to hide. Still, this trio dazzled and amazed as well as intensely rocked out the stage within a fierce eletronica vibe and live drum percussion, blogspot readers. Many crowded the stage to part of the electric space cadet glow that the Cobra Lounge lighting provided ...to amidst the awe and spectacle that was Ludovico Technique. And don't think this reviewer is saying it was a bad thing. On the contrary. Never had SouthSide seen such a band powerfully command an instant reaction from the crowd ...and they were only into their first song! This band skillfully combined the all the elements of making a great rock show - sight, sound and drama to their advantage. Also not saying the other bands didn't have that as well. They did but Ludovico Technique stepped it up a notch to where they used the lighting to create and set an atmosphere ...the music to create an intense electronic mood and tone and drama to combined the two together that fueled constant theatric momentum just right for dancing and headbanging. Even while it was less energized, this band still had everyone feeling some sort of intensity, drama, sound or any combination at the same time. This is one show you need to experience live than listening to Ludovico Technique's music. To find out when and where they're rockin' the stage again, visit http://www.ludotechnique.com.

Headlining tonight's APOC Concert Series was the band who won for the most creepiest electronica show ever seen or perhaps reviewed by SouthSide - God Module! This duo, blogspot readers, not only heightened the intense experience felt throughout the night but also elevated the three things into making a good rock performance to the next level. Oh, Jasyn aka God Module have more than just a commanding presence while on stage. His looming stature made sure you were bathed in every essence that was God Module while roughly belting out raw lyrics over the microphone. It was creepy yet exciting at the same time to which feverishly delighted the audience sending them back into a dancing frenzy like Ludovico Technique did earlier. This front man had a way of fusing the dark theatrics to his advantage while his counterpart provided the necessary haunting hardcore industrial/electronica music to encompass the dark one throughout their performance. SouthSide loved being emersed within the dark atmosphere even though this particular set wasn't as intense like the other performances but still it contained that intense pulsating energy until the end. She noticed the band as well as Jasyn had a way of entrapping you mind, body and spirit within the music, blogspot readers, without really making an effort. Some sort of black magic spell casted over us? Who knows but this reviewer wasn't complaining since God's seductive body movements and raspy vocals did get her hooked especially when he leers over the audience "blessing" his followers. The misty glow of the lighting behind them and music did put spine-tingling shivers down this reviewer's back ...thus leaving her wanting more. She highly recommends checking out God Module when and wherever this duo rocks the stage next. In the meantime, visit http://www.godmodule.org for more information and music.


Until next time, support your local scene,
SouthSide


 

Taste of Randolph

Hey, blogspot readers, SouthSide says "...it's not too early to think about summertime fun..." especially if you live where she lives. As soon as the weather gets warmer, Chicago bursts at the seams with music/neighborhood festivals such as 6 Corners BBQ Fest, Feista Del Sol, Green Fest and much, much more rockin' around town.

 

Plenty of weekend fun times, music, food and good company everywhere!

 

This is the moment where this multi-cultural city springs to life ...and keeps this reviewer extremely busy since many of the local bands perform at one (or more) of these festivals.

 

Recently, SouthSide received a press release about The Taste of Randolph Street Fest 2013, blogspot readers. Running from June 14 to Jun 16, this annual fest (now in its 15th year) will feature some of the top bands of indie rock performing on three (3) stages which benefits the West Loop Community Organization. This organization helps residents, visitors, and businesses have an active voice in decisions affecting the neighborhood parks, development, schools, traffic, safety, and more. The West Loop Organization "...is constantly working to ensure positive growth for the neighborhood, while offering social events and promoting beneficial developments to improve the quality of life in the West Loop..."

This year's lineup includes the supergroup Divine Fits featuring Brit Daniel of Spoon and members of Wolf Parade, the Welsh alternative group The Joy Formidable, who recently released their latest album -Wolf's Law, Los Angeles quartet Milo Greene, Lord Huron and many, many more. Plus for you hip clubsters, there will be a DJ stage hosted by The MID! SouthSide's excited to see friends JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound, The Heard and Van Ghost are part of the lineup too.

 

Besides music, there will be food from the top restaurants located in the West Loop neighborhood joined with talented artisans and eclectic vendors throughout this 3-day weekend festival, blogspot readers. Booths will be aligned in rows spanning the entire 6 blocks along Randolph Street ...so bring your comfiest shoes and be prepared to see handcrafted clothes to accessories and artwork as well as sample delicious eats.

 

It's going to be one fun weekend, blogspot readers, so make plans to attend. You just might see SouthSide there covering this event.

 

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

 

 

 

 

April 2013 update

Hey, blogspot readers, more exciting events/shows rockin' April have recently come across SouthSide's desk.

As always, all shows are 21+ unless noted...

April 4:

Reggie's - rock out to this exciting lineup featuring performances by Polkadot, Cadaver, Downtown Brown, Ideamen and Flood Damage with Psychostick headlining

17+ / 8p / $10 adv/ $12dos

April 5:

Fitz's Spare Keys - attend the return of Trippin Billies featuring opening act Justin The Flow

$8 / $5 with college ID

for tickets go to http://www.yourticketstand.com

April 6:

Nebbia Gallery (902 N. California) - here's your chance to experience a Victorian salon with friends ...the merriment, beverages, music and pleasure. Guests are encouraged to come as you are OR dress in your finest Victorian style or go with your own retro style. Music by Lords & Ladies Vaudevillain Disc Jockey Extra-Ordinaries with featured burlesque performance by the lovely Alice Dolly

($10 suggested donation) - sample snacks and food, delicious, homemade and Russian.

This is a BYOB event ...also it's open mic

115th Bourbon Street - attend the Tristan Speaks Benefit to help raise money for Autism Speaks, AERO School Cooperative, to the development of a program to raise pool awareness in their city as well as other various charitable organizations.

Ticket prices include - appetizers, full buffet, draft beer, house wine, soda, water, complimentary valet, The Mason River and other live entertainment ...raffles/silent auction too

$25 Adults / $15 children - presale

$35 Adults / $20 children - dos

Children 5 and under - FREE

email - tristinspeak@yahoo.com for tickets and other inquiries

April 11 - 26:

AMC Loews Theaters 600 - Chicago Latino Film Festival that represents a great diversity of themes and genres of Latino film making from around the world.

April 12:

The Mutiny - it's Chicago's Hardcore Night featuring Eske, Cenobites and Owl with Stab, Twist and Pull

FREE

 

Township - rock out with Blackbox, The Dead On and Feed Me To Monsters

$8

April 14:
Subterranean - check out Chris "Masta" Shen as he rocks with new band Moon ...the lineup will also feature performances by Kinski and Treasurer

April 18 - 21:

various locations - it's the Chicago International Music &  Movies Festival featuring 70+ films, 50+ musical acts, 99+ events

visit http://www.cimmfest.org for details and tickets

 

April 19 - 21:

Links Hall / Constellation (3111 N. Western) - attend the extension of the monthly Works-In-Progress series, Fraction: Dance In Progress event where we are whole will be performing. This group is a shared bill between 4 of Chicago's emerging choreographers - Francesca Bourgault, Ashley Deran, Lauren Warnecke and Jessie Young as they finish what was started in Fraction. Individually, each will create their own distinctly unique atmosphere yet collectively together you the audience will see seven (7) pieces deliver a delicious, rish evening of dance.

Tix are $10 - 20 (are available at the door)

Visit http://www.seechicagodance.com for more info of events happening around Chicago.

April 20:

Reggies - attend Gearbox Fantasique III featuring your favorite pirate host, Thee Bluebeard with live electroswing by The Swingrowers (Italy) and gypspy punk by Crystal Bright & The Silverhands (North Carolina), burlesque by Donna Touch, Red Rum, Lee Na Moo and The Lords & Ladies DJs providing electroswing, gypsy and more in between.

$15 adv / dos

April 26:

Township - check out Thunderunderus with Wizard Castle and Dragon Feeder

 

April 27:

Beat Kitchen - check out Stone Cold Fox as the band makes its debut appearance in Chicago!

$8

 

April 30:

Elbo Room - cheer on Jack Rabbit as the band competes in Round 1 of the I AM Fest Battle of the Bands 2013!

More updates as they come...

Until next time, support your local scene,

SouthSide