The sounds and sights of the Chicago and suburban music scenes

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Sound check: Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers headline Outlaw Music Fest; Vinyl Pop, Kowloon Bay, Violet Crime release shows

By Brian Shamie 3 months ago

Outlaw Music Fest Ever the rebel, country star Willie Nelson is kicking around on tour

Concerts

Concert highlights 6/14-6/20: The Ataris, Parker at Bottom Lounge; Local H at Durty Nellie’s; and more

By Sound Check 3 months ago

Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland and the North Mississippi Allstars: 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at

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Sound check: Friday Pilots Club joins Lumineers, Young the Giant for PIQNIQ

By Brian Shamie 3 months ago

PIQNIQ in the park Chicago rising star Friday Pilots Club is making a name for itself nationally,

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.

Three Oh Go

Sound check: Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers headline Outlaw Music Fest; Vinyl Pop, Kowloon Bay, Violet Crime release shows

Concert highlights 9/13-9/19: Ballroom Boxer, Love In October at Schubas; Mary J. Blige, Morrissey at Ravinia

Fresh tracks: The Shades, Sleep On It, Microcosms, Dan Tedesco, PÖZZI and more

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