Secret Colours
January is usually a stacked months for music in Chicago as we need something to take our minds off the frigid conditions and dying Christmas trees on the curb, and this beginning of 2011 is no different. From big names such as Weezer and Wu-Tang Clan to up-and-coming locals such as Secret Colours and Chaperone, this weekend has a little bit for everyone.
Let’s get to it, shall we?
By Staff \ commentsRock’s most tolerable supergroup, Them Crooked Vultures, rocked the Aragon last night and seemed to be in high spirits. Frontman and guitarist extraordinaire Joshua Homme proclaimed Chicago the band’s hometown and made a few chuckle-worthy quips such as, “I’m not Tony Robbins, but I am drunk!” as he gulped down a bottle of vodka. Equally impressive were rhythm guitarist Alain Johannes, formerly of Eleven and QOTSA, and Dave Grohl who sounded and looked fantastic behind the kit. Even the legendary John Paul Jones looked ever like the rock elder statesman by shredding on a variety of basses and even showcased his piano skills. At times, the Aragon sound turned their heavy riffage into a treble-filled garble, but the band’s energy outshined any audio problems. Here’s a clip from the show of TCV performing “New Fang” from Youtuber takealeft2. Enjoy:
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Two weeks ago, Thom Yorke brought his new project, Atoms For Peace, to the Aragon for a pair of sold out shows. I was lucky enough to attend the second night’s performances, which was excellent to say the least. Well after doing some YouTube scanning, I’ve found some killer videos from Atoms For Peace’s first Aragon show on April 10. YouTuber beingerased provides some great-looking HD footage of the band performing the track “Black Swan” from Thom Yorke’s solo disc The Eraser. Enjoy:
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If you’re still perturbed about missing legendary supergroup Them Crooked Vultures when they played a post-Lollaplooza show last August, today is your lucky day.
The threesome of Josh Homme, Dave Grohl and John Paul Jones will play the Aragon Ballroom on Tuesday, May 18. Former Eleven and Queens Of The Stone Age guitarist Alain Johannes also joins the band for live performances. Feel free to fist pump.
A ticket presale begins on April 2. Tickets go on sale to the public on April 3 at 11 a.m. on Ticketmaster.com for $46.75 a pop.
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Photo Credit: Carrie Musgrave - livebabylive.com
It’s that time again, we’ve looked ahead and started filling in our calendars with all of the awesome upcoming shows headed to Chicago in the next few months. Being the good guys and gals that we are, we’re sharing our favorites with you, all of which will surely be not-to-miss performances of artists from around the globe that includes an impressive line-up of local acts. Check out below what we think are the hot Winter/Early Spring concerts, local acts are BOLD for easy access, and let us know in the comments what we may have missed.
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Photo Credit: Audrey Leon
Whether or not the crowd was fully prepared for the event at hand, The Pixies certainly were, delivering a performance worthy of their legend and of the landmark record on display. The sound, appropriately, was simply enormous.
By Dan Henshaw \ 5 comments
As if you needed three reasons to see Pixies at the Aragon tonight:
1. Pixies will be honoring the 20th anniversary of their classic 1989 record Doolittle by performing the record in its entirety plus b-sides like “Bailey’s Walk” and “Into the White.”
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Fake Shore Drive
Giant System Chicago
Lost In Concert
Outside The Loop Radio
The Deli Chicago
Underground Bee
Windy City Rock
WXRT
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