Before we get to the shows, a reminder that Loud Loop Radio will be back on the air next Saturday, January 16, at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Radio DePaul.

Lets get to it, shall we?

TOMORROW NEVER KNOWS 2010
Tomorrow Never Knows 2010 (continues on through Sunday with shows both at Schubas and Lincoln Hall. Let’s break it down for you:

One-man band Alan Palomo AKA Neon Indian headlines Friday’s show at Schubas. Hailing from not one but two extremely hyped cities, Brooklyn and Austin, Palomo has pieced together ambiance, dream pop, and grinding guitars to produce something pretty unique. Atlas Sound headlines Lincoln Hall the same night. There’s pretty much nothing much left to be said about Atlas Sound, so let’s focus on supporting act, Chicago’s Icy Demons, who combine all kinds of influences, from jazz to dub, to build an infectious sound. I’ve seen them a few times and they’ve always won me over with their god damned likability. Catch Icy Demons for free at the Reckless Records on Broadway 5pm Friday as well. – Ross Meyerson

Neon Indian: 10:00 PM. Friday, January 15. Schubas. 18+, $15.
Atlas Sound: 10:00 PM. Friday, January 15. Lincoln Hall. 18+. $15.
Icy Demons: 5:00 PM. Friday, January 15. Reckless Records on Broadway. All Ages. FREE!!!

FAREED HAQUE’S FLAT EARTH ENSEMBLE
Fusion guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque brings his Flat Earth Ensemble to the Green Mill on Friday and Saturday night. Haque is known to integrating jazz and classical elements into his quasi-jam band style of playing. His Flat Earth Ensemble features Indrajit Banerjee on sitar, Willerm Delisfort on keyboards, Salar Nader on tabla, bassist Alex Austin and drummer Greg Fundis. – Richard Giraldi

9:00 P.M. Friday, 1/15. Green Mill. 21+. $12.
8:00 P.M. Saturday, 1/16. Green Mill. 21+. $12.

88 FINGERS LOUIE
After reuniting for the first time in over a decade last August and an appearance at RIOT FEST, historic Chicago punk outfit 88 Fingers Louie appear to still be going strong as they headline a show at Reggies Rock Club. Also appearing are are Chicago hardcore group The Bollweevils, So-Cal’s Agent Orange and locals The Hollow and She Likes Todd. – Richard Giraldi

6:00 PM. Saturday, 1/16. Reggies Rock Club. All Ages. $18.

CHIRP RADIO LAUNCH PARTY
Seems the mythical CHIRP Radio is about to become a reality. To celebrate their Sunday, Jan. 17th launch the good folks at CHIRP are hosting a little party at the Empty Bottle on Saturday, Jan. 16th. They’ve invited three of Chicago’s finest to play including garage rockers The Yolks , 50′s girl group with an attitude Hollows , and psychedelic punks Rabble Rabble. There are so many reasons for you to be at this show that I won’t even bother spelling them out. – Ross Meyerson

10:00 PM. Saturday, 1/16. Empty Bottle. 21+. $8.

TNK2010/RECKLESS RECORDS IN-STORES!
Aside from the Icy Demons’ Reckless Records in-store tonight, Raleigh’s acoustic, americana group Bowerbirds will offer a free in-store starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Reckless location on Broadway before heading over to Lincoln Hall for their evening performance. Also, on Sunday Cincinnati’s Pomegranates will also be doubling up at they hit Reckless Records’ location on N Milwaukee for a free in-store before heading to Schubas later the same night. – Richard Giraldi

Bowerbirds: 4:30 PM. Saturday, 1/16. Reckless Records at 3126 N. Broadway. All Ages. FREE. or 10:00 PM. Saturday, 1/16. Lincoln Hall. 18+. $15.

Pomegranates: 4:30 PM. Sunday, 1/17. Reckless Records at 1532 N Milwaukee. All Ages. FREE. or 9:00 PM. Sunday, 1/17. Schubas. 18+. $15.

JC BROOKS & THE UPTOWN SOUND
A fitting and soulful end to TNK2010, the funky JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound will be at Lincoln Hall on Sunday night. The Chicago Tribune weren’t lying when they described them as “the real deal.” Closing Sunday’s show will be Lee Fields & The Expressions – Richard Giraldi

9:00 PM. Sunday, 1/17. Lincoln Hall. 18+. $15.