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Gazebo Effect – Do Division 6/2/19

By Denis Cheng 4 years ago
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Todd Kessler Presents: Songwriters in the Round with Pat McKillen, Michael Heidemann and Marshall Hjertstedt – Hey Nonny 5/14/19

By Neal Zeleznak 4 years ago
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The Weekend Run Club – Chop Shop 4/5/19

By Neal Zeleznak 4 years ago
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Splor – Tonic Room 1/5/19

By Denis Cheng 4 years ago
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Gazebo Effect – Tonic Room 1/5/19

By Neal Zeleznak 4 years ago
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Observing With Annie – Silvie’s 10/12/18

By Neal Zeleznak 4 years ago

More about the band: Observing With Annie 5 minutes with … Observing With Annie 8 Chicago,

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Better Love – Subterranean 8/24/18

By Denis Cheng 5 years ago
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Friday Pilots Club – Subterranean 8/9/18

By Neal Zeleznak 5 years ago
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Ballroom Boxer – Schubas 3/15/18

By Neal Zeleznak 5 years ago
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This Must Be the Band – The Vic 12/22/17

By Neal Zeleznak 5 years ago
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DJ NoDJ – Emporium Wicker Park 12/7/17

By Neal Zeleznak 5 years ago
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Splor – Cubby Bear 11/25/17

By Neal Zeleznak 5 years ago
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Blood People – House of Blues 8/19/17

By Neal Zeleznak 6 years ago

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The who, what, when and where of the Chicago and suburban music scene. Chicago Sound Check is a collaborative look by Daily Herald local music writer Brian Shamie and concert photographers Neal Zeleznak and Denis Cheng into the world of up-and-coming musicians working hard to express themselves, entertain others and make their mark.

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