Eric Leventhal also contributed to this story. New Zealand quartet The Beths played two sold-out shows at Chicago's Thalia Hall this weekend. The second show was added due to overwhelming demand. We arrived at the venue shortly before doors opened, and the line was around the block. The Beths are comprised of Elizabeth Stokes on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, her … [Read more...] about Concert Review – The Beths at Thalia Hall
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An Interview with Mamalarky
Recently, we went downtown to catch a show at Schuba's Tavern. The headliner act, Mamalarky, is incredibly hard to pin down. They have elements of Indie Rock, and of Psychedelic Pop, but don't fit neatly into either genre. There's a wondrous, captivating thread of Avant Garde that weaves in and out of their music, stitching together the lush vocals, rocking rhythms, and … [Read more...] about An Interview with Mamalarky
The Al Stewart Interview
There are so few songwriters who can truly create word pictures or incorporate complex subjects into their songs. Cat Stevens, Paul Simon, Donald Fagen, and Bernie Taupin come to mind. Perhaps John Lennon or Bruce Springsteen as story tellers. But if you want someone else who absolutely belongs on that lofty list, look no further than Al Stewart. The Scottish-born, … [Read more...] about The Al Stewart Interview
An Interview with Torrin Daniels of Kitchen Dwellers
The stars must have been in perfect alignment, when Daniels met future bandmate Shawn Swain on the first day of classes at Montana State in Bozeman. "He sat down next to me and we started talking about bluegrass and playing music. He told me he played mandolin, and I told him that I played as well. He invited me over to his house, and that's how we got started."- Torrin … [Read more...] about An Interview with Torrin Daniels of Kitchen Dwellers
An Interview with Greg Ormont of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Join the flock. Catch this high energy jam band on a cross country tour starting in March. Founder/ lead vocalist/ rhythm guitarist Ormont zoomed in for a one-on-one interview before he and his band mates head out this spring for a national tour. The first time I saw Greg and the rest of the Pigeons was a mid-summer opening slot for Umphrey's McGee in Chicago. The brief … [Read more...] about An Interview with Greg Ormont of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
