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Author Archives: joshterzino
Waxing Nostalgic: Gabe Liebowitz (Dastardly)
By Gabe Liebowitz Guest Writer You know those people who just don’t feel like they have the mental capacity to have successful relationships with friends and lovers? They’re so frustrated with their ineptitude of being able to connect with other … Continue reading
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Ezra Furman and the Harpoons – Mysterious Power
Band: Ezra Furman and the Harpoons Album: Mysterious Power Release Date: April 5, 2011 When I interviewed Ezra Furman in Austin a couple weeks ago, I was surprised by what a nice, unassuming young man he appeared to be. One … Continue reading
Waxing Nostalgic: Tony Sackett (Warm Ones)
By Tony Sackett Guest Writer A night in 1997 stands out when I consider albums that inspired me to write and record music. I went to Albums on the Hill in Boulder, CO, and got The Pod by Ween and … Continue reading
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The Mountain Goats – All Eternals Deck
Band: The Mountain Goats Album: All Eternals Deck Release Date: March 29, 2011 Last week in my review of Heidi Spencer’s debut record Under Streetlight Glow, I spent a good deal of time talking about my love for all things … Continue reading
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Tagged All Eternals Deck, chicago tunes, Heidi Spencer, John Darnielle, The Mountain Goats
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Aryk Crowder @ Double Door (3/31)
Last night at Double Door Aryk Crowder electrified the stage with his brand of soul-pop. His guitar was on fire all night, and the crowd, though standing far back from the stage, seemed to be into the sounds. We got … Continue reading
Posted in Aryk Crowder, Double Door, Show Review, Video
Tagged Aryk Crowder, Blues, chicago tunes, Double Door, Ready Set, Show Review
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Soft Speaker – I’ll Tend Your Garden
This may be the most unusual thing I’ve encountered in the months that I’ve been writing for this blog. Taking a page from the rock mythology creation guide of 70’s rockers, Soft Speaker have built an entire universe for themselves in which they … Continue reading
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Tagged California Wives, chicago tunes, empty bottle, I'll Tend Your Garden, Soft Speaker
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Artist interview: singer-songwriter Aryk Crowder
Two days before his big show at Double Door, Aryk Crowder and I got together at Curio to talk about his new acoustic EP, touring, and his philosophies on music. But there was a woman singing opera when we got … Continue reading
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Heidi Spencer and the Rare Birds – Under Streetlight Glow
The world of blogging can be a funny one sometimes. I spend an inordinant amount of time each day surfing the web for albums that are coming out or shows that are coming up in our wonderful city. When I’m … Continue reading
Weekend Roundup (3/25 + 3/26)
What a busy weekend it was for us. There was so much great music happening in Chicago this weekend, it almost felt like we were back in Texas for another round of SxSw fun. We started on Friday night at … Continue reading
Free Event on Saturday At Saki!
Hey guys, I just wanted to highlight a free show going on tomorrow at Saki Record Store. A couple bands that are friends of the site will be playing in the afternoon, and it should be an awesome time. The … Continue reading
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