Delivering their expected high energy set this time had a few new musical additions: Ty performs on trombone and the addition of Brian London on keyboards expanding on an already big sounds. Always one to crank up the crowd, it was clear that fans came out for their set as much as the headliner. Don’t miss… Continue reading Vintage Trouble live in Chicago
Riot Fest is one of the most unique destination music festivals in the country because of the music mix, a combination of punk, ska, pop, reggae, metal and rock. Add in the carnival sideshows and daredevil performances this weekend offers something not seen elsewhere in one setting. Center to the festival are the sponsoring music venues that… Continue reading Riot Fest Chicago 2017
Gogol Bordello took the stage by 11:00 PM the day after playing a main stage performance at the festival. Undefinable by any conventional music category, Bordello’s music is best described as gypsy-punk between the slamming tempos combined with accordion and violin. From the first downbeat, the dance floor was pulsating and the crowd sang along with fists in… Continue reading Gogol Bordello Riotfest After Show
Saturday night Keita performed a 75 minute set of infectious dance music. The rhythms combined with intricate, melodic, trance-like instrumental grooves wove this complex sound that had the crowd in motion from beginning to end. Prominent to the ensemble was ever present kora, a 21 string, bridge harp west African instrument played by Mamadou Diabate. The plucking rhythms make this sound distinct, organic, tribal and a counterpoint to Djessou Mory Kante’s electric guitar. For a… Continue reading Salif Keita at The Chicago World Music Festival
Kevin Morby rose to prominence as bassist in Woods, with who he recorded seven albums on Woodsist Records (Kurt Vile, The Oh Sees, Real Estate) while also forming The Babies with Cassie Ramone of Vivian Girls. Full of listless wanderlust, Morby’s new album, City Music is a collection inspired by and devoted to the metropolitan experience across America.… Continue reading Kevin Morby | Lincoln Hall | Chicago, IL
Rebirth Brass Band brings their New Orleans second line street jazz to close The 37th annual Chicago Jazz Festival to a roaring crowd. A musical tradition having been around nearly as long as the festival itself starting back in 1983, This eight piece brass ensemble blasts out New Orleans jazz that is unbeatable. Starting at 8:30 they packed in… Continue reading Rebirth Brass Band
Founding members Elliot and Natalie Bergman led their Chicago-based ensemble through their unique blend of psychedelic pop, ska/reggae, funk and rock fueled arrangements. On lead vocals, Natalie Berman has a hint of Amy Winehouse in her voice and is playful, confident and the center focus on stage. Riding on their 2015 release Dreamland, their… Continue reading Wild Belle
