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Tuesday, July
31st: The Engines at the Whistler (10 PM, 21+, FREE)
Been awhile
since I posted some jazz here. The Whistler’s weekly Relax Attack Jazz Series
this week features the Engines with saxophonist Dave Remphis, trombonist Jed
Bishop, bassist Nate McBride and Tim Daisy on drums. A fantastic quartet that won’t strand
the casual listener too far out there.
Wednesday, August
1st: Dozens at Schubas (9 PM, 21+, $10)
The dynamic
three-piece are all multi-instrumentalists, offering alternating time
signatures, atmospheric breakdowns glued together with spot-on harmonies. Watch
out for changes in mood and tone between each song.
Thursday, August
2nd: Shonen Knife at Empty Bottle (8:30 PM, 21+, $12)
The Japanese
punk-pop trio is back. Start perfecting your pogo moves now. With
opening sets by White Mystery (duh) and Rambos to sweeten the deal.
Friday, August 3rd: Grimes at Logan Square Auditorium (10 PM, 21+, FREE w/RSVP)
Bummed that
you’re not at Lollapalooza? Don’t worry, Grimes ain’t there either, but she’s
still putting on a free show as part of special Filter showcase. Lollaites the
Big Pink play too with a DJ set by thenewno2. RSVP here.
Saturday, August
4th: Paper Machete at the Green Mill (3 PM, 21+, FREE)
If you’re
sick of Lolla hubbub (which, admittedly, we are quite guilty of perpetuating at
WCR), remember that things exist outside of Grant Park and the afterparties
this weekend. For instance, the live culture magazine with special guest Marc
Maron from the WTF podcast. Full list of performers is a click away.
Sunday, August
5th: MV & EE at Burlington (9 PM, 21+, $7)
Vermont
based Matt Valentine and Erika Elder have been making quintessential freak-folk
tunes for over a decade, or as they like to call it, “lunar raga.” This year’s Space Homestead is a mellow ride through
a chilly, starry Appalachian night.
Monday, August
6th: Get Up With the Get Downs at Empty Bottle (9:30 PM, 21+, FREE)
The eight-piece soul/funk group plays with an intense immediacy
and energy and includes, as any band of either genre should, a tight brass
section leading the way.
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