Friday, October 8, 2010

Sounds of the Weekend

The weekend is here and there are plenty of exciting opportunities to check out music throughout the city from Ok Go to Riot Fest 2010 to a couple of free shows. So, after reading this, get out there and get your musical fix.


Friday 10/8
Riot Fest 2010 (Various, Various)
If you love punk, stoner rock and/or metal, there are plenty places to find it this weekend. Beginning last night, the second day of the citywide festival features sets from Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo, The Toasters, Bad Religion, Bouncing Souls, Circle Jerks and Corrosion of Conformity.  Also, there are a couple of secret shows.
The Toasters, The Crombies and Skapone (Subterranean, 10:30 p.m.)
Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo, Articles of Faith, Shot Baker and Explode and Make Up (Metro, 6:30 p.m.)
Corrosion of Confomity, Double Negative, Righteous Fool, Keelhaul (Double Door, 10:00 p.m.)
Bad Religion, Circle Jerks, Bouncing Souls, The Lawrence Arms, Off With Their Heads, X is For Eyes (Congress Theater, 6:30 p.m.)
Secret Show (AAA, 11:00 p.m.)
Secret Show (Exit, 12:00 a.m.)


Country Music Festival (Millenium Park, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m)
It's free, in the park and is headed by Gretchen Wilson and Clint Black. Dust off the boots and stetson hats and come out for free country music...it is free!


Michael Franti and Spearhead (Riveria, 8 p.m.)
Franti and company have received favorable reviews since their debut album, Home, was released in 1994. The group are touring behind the recently released, critically acclaimed The Sound of Sunshine. Tamarama opens.


Suzanne Vega (Old Town School of Folk Music, 7 p.m. & 10 p.m.)
Earlier this year, Vega released the first of two volumes re-recorded selections from her catalog involving certain themes. Next week, the second volume, Close Up Vol. 2, People & Places is due in stores. Catch the legendary singer-songwriter in between. 


Kansas (Arcada Theatre, 8:30 p.m.)
"Dust in the Wind." "Point of Know Return." "Carry on Wayward Son." If these are not classic rock songs, then, clearly, you do not know rock. Catch them rocking these classics and many more. 


Saturday 10/9
Riot Fest 2010 (Various, Various)
Day three of the citywide features another round of great sets from the realms of punk, hardcore, ska. On this day catch sets from legends and newcomers like Cro-Mags, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Pennywise, Less Than Jake, Snapcase, Riverboat Gamblers, Smoking Popes, Anti-Flag and the Chicago debut of Off! (a hardcore supergroup featuring members of Circle Jerks, Rocket from the Crypt and Redd Kross).
Riverboat Gamblers, The Last Vegas, The Gravetones (Subterranean, 10:30 p.m.)
Cro-Mags, Off!, The Infected, On the Attack and Whut? (Double Door, 9:00 p.m.)
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Pennywise, Less Than Jake, Snapcase, Anti-Flag, The Flatliners, Banner Pilot, Have Not. (Congress Theater, 3 p.m.)
Cap'n Jazz, Smoking Popes, Anxiety High, The Dopamines (Metro, 6:00 p.m.)
Secret Show (AAA, 11:00 p.m.) 
Secret Show (Exit, 12:00 a.m.)
Country Music Festival (Millenium Park, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m)
The second day of the festival and as mentioned earlier, it is free. Today is headlined by Jewel. Come for the show and the food. Most importantly, it is a free festival in the park.

Nick Lowe and His Band (Old Town School of Folk Music, 7:30 p.m.)
Nick Lowe is touring the U.S. for the first time in a decade with a full band. Yep Roc recently reissued three of Lowe's current albums (The Impossible BirdDig My MoodThe Convincer)  on vinyl for the first time. Even more of a reason to catch the author behind "Cruel to Be Kind" and "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding."

Carl Bromel (Schubas, 7:00 p.m.)
The guitarist for Kentucky's My Morning Jacket was listed as one of Rolling Stone's 20 New Guitar Gods (along with MMJ frontman Jim James). Not only is he an accomplished guitarist, he is a very gifted multi-instumentalist who recently released a new collection of songs entitled All Birds Say. Katie and Pat open.

Suzanne Vega (Ramsey Auditorium, 8 p.m.)
Earlier this year, Vega released the first of two volumes re-recorded selections from her catalog involving certain themes. Next week, the second volume, Close Up Vol. 2, People & Places is due in stores. Catch the legendary singer-songwriter in between.

Scion A/V Metal Matinee Series (Empty Bottle, 6 p.m.)
Looking for a free metal show this weekend. Scion A/V has a show for you to check out featuring
Blacklisted, Ringworm and Acid Tiger. The show is free with RSVP 
here. Most importantly, it is a free metal show from Scion A/V and if you read this blog, you know that Scion A/V delivers the goods.

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers (Joe's Bar, 10 p.m.)
Roger Clyne wrote great songs ("Banditos," "Suckerpunch," "Good Year") during his time in The Refreshments and continues to do with more of a country sound with Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers (also featuring Refreshments drummer Paul "P.H." Naffah).

Sunday 10/10
Riot Fest 2010 (Various, Various)
Riot Fest 2010 ends its weekend of punk, metal, hardcore, ska and stoner rock with a bang and features sets from High on Fire, Torche, Kylesa, Negative Approach, The Meatmen and Ray Ellis.
High on Fire, Torche, Kylesa and Droids Attack (Metro, 6:30 p.m.)
Negative Approach, Zero Boys, The Meatmen and Bums, Liars and Thieves (Double Door, 8:00 p.m.)
Ray Ellis aka Mr. Symarip, Mr. T. Bone, Eastern Standard Time and Green Room Rockers (Subterranean, 8:00 p.m.) 

J.P., Chrissie and the Fairground Boys (Park West, 8 p.m.)
The J.P. in question is Welsh singer-songwriter J.P. Jones and the Chrissie in question is The Prentenders' leader and frontwoman Chrissie Hynde. Fidelity! is the first time Hynde has recorded an album with another band outside of The Pretenders. Amy Correia opens.

Ok Go (House of Blues, 6:30 p.m.)
Probably better known for their YouTube popularity than their infectious pop-rock songs, Ok Go make great songs such as "End Love," "Invincible" and "This Too Shall Pass." YouTube the songs and see their creative videos as well as get hooked on the songs. Company of Thieves and Summer Darling open.

Nick Lowe and His Band (Old Town School of Folk Music, 7 p.m.)
Nick Lowe is touring the U.S. for the first time in a decade with a full band. Yep Roc recently reissued three of Lowe's current albums (The Impossible Bird, Dig My Mood, The Convincer)  on vinyl for the first time. Even more of a reason to catch the author behind "Cruel to be Kind" and "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding."

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