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Saturday’s Lincoln Hall show, new release are an escapist haven for I Fight Dragons, fans

By Brian Shamie 1 year ago

Chicago chiptune rock band I Fight Dragons issues an epic fantasty quest to fans: Come see them play a release show at Lincoln Hall this weekend.

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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