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This Weeks Show Picks

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Wednesday 11.30.11
Sliding down from Minneapolis Pictures of Then are strolling through Darkroom on their way to NY

Thursday 12.01.11
Mutts and Glittermouse is pairing up again and invading Sub-t for another Mutts release. Either you have your tickets for the hootenanny that is the Filligar show at hideout with paper thick walls, or you are too late as it’s sold out. Scattered Trees are opening up for two door cinema club at the Vic theater.

Friday 12.02.11
Do312.com is throwing a party with vitaminwater at Hard Rock Hotel with Smith Westerns, franki Chan, Black Light Saints, and the windy city soul club. * I think the RSVP for this might be closed, but Smith Westerns are coming back in February to Metro.

Saturday 12.03.11
Empty Bottle has Eleventh Dream Day, Russian Circles are going to rumble Lincoln Hall and Milwaukee favorites Jaill are at Schubas.

Not hitting any of these and know of a good show this weekend or have something coming up? Speak up and share!

Weekend Show Picks

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Friday 11.11.11

Today being Nigel Tufnel day and there being way to many fun options happening tonight, I will let you sort it out for yourself. Just make sure that you don’t stop at 10 and if you need that little need that extra push over the cliff make sure to go one louder.

Saturday 11.12.11

Also know as one louder than 11. California Wives have teamed up with Big Science and DJ Pogo for a killer line-up at Schubas. Make sure to say hi to me if you make it out to the show. If you’re looking for something a bit… mmm… more, Shonen Knife is doing as Ramones set at Empty Bottle as part of their 30th anniversary, or if that isn’t enough in the right direction for you Scratch Acid is invading the Metro.

Sunday 11.13.11

To wind down the weekend if you have anything left in you, Pomegranates playing Schubas.

Not hitting any of these and know of a good show this weekend? Have a show coming up? Speak up and share!

Weekend Show Picks

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Friday 11.4.11

Just another Friday night and another stacked weekend for shows. Take note of this young bands when you think a Friday or Saturday is going to be your best chance to get your friends and fans out, also understand you’re up against the most competition.

Consequence of Sound is putting on a great show at Sub-t that includes Le Butcherettes, Gypsyblood and rounding out the bill White Mystery. I honestly think White Mystery are going for the band that has played Chicago the most in 2011. Loyal Divide is finally doing their long awaited Kilo Records release show with Lasers Fast and Shit at Empty Bottle. Electric six is bringing their shenanigans to Double Door and if that weren’t enough! Things are getting Feisty at the Riv. (couldn’t stop myself)

Saturday 11.5.11

If some bleeps and bobbles with epic choruses are what you’re in the mood for, Anything Box is playing the congress with echonine* opening. This is a synthpop throw down and a bill a long time in the making. Wombats and The Postelles are at Sub-t. Chaperone and Dastardly team up again at Beat Kitchen. Stoop Goodnoise and Counterpunch round out a 5 band bill for The Ivory Theory at HOB.

Sunday 11.6.11

Personally I plan on grabbing some shut eye, but if you know of a good show, please share with everyone.

Not hitting any of these and know of a good show this weekend? Have a show coming up? Speak up and share!

*Total Dis-closer: once upon a time I managed echonine as part of my company 4 ohm entertainment group. I still support them and if you haven’t checked them out and are a fan of synthpop/electro do yourself a favor! Rest assured good reader, I will be upfront with you.

Weekend Show Picks

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Friday 10.14.11

Odds are you probably already know what you are doing tonight and have gotten tickets for Primus at the Congress, Mathew Sweet at Bottom Lounge, NOFX at HOB, Neon Indian at Lincoln Hall or some cover band calling themselves “Smashing Pumpkins” at the Riv. Just in case none of those shows are wetting your whistle. Crocodiles are playing with Dum Dum Girls at Empty bottle and Mutts are doing an early show down at Reggie’s followed by a late show with the Lumineers.

Saturday 10.15.11

If you aren’t joining me at Ultra Lounge for the CMJ send off show featuring Paper Thick Walls, the Damn Choir, Kellen & Me, Radiation City (Portland) and a surprise guest that will be announced tomorrow morning, than I hope you find your way to Schubas for the Rosebuds as they are doing a Sweet Relief benefit show. * I will have The Sound Scene buttons to give away so say hi.

Sunday 10.16.11

Hopefully you still have some steam left in you because Lockley is playing at Schubas and Rabble Rabble are over at Sub-T

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This Week’s Show Picks:

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Tuesday 8.30.11
I:scintilla is doing a super stripped down set at Uncommon Ground. If you haven’t seen the band like this yet, it’s an interesting adaption. When I caught them doing it at Darkroom a month or so ago it was a great time.

Wednesday 8.31.11
Jim Ward of Sparta and At The Drive-in is at Schubas. Truth be told I have been a fan of his voice for a long time. Expect more current John Doe, than Jim’s previous bands. If you aren’t supporting Jim, Empty Bottle has Ornery Little Darlings for their release of O is for Ornery with Netherfriends.

Thursday 9.1.11
In Tall Buildings are hitting the Hideout. Love this band and this venue.

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