Weekend Diversions

Richard Giraldi — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:56:08 +0000

Holy jeebus, it’s November! Seemed like yesterday it was the dog days of summer. Now we’re in the thick of fall, but as temps get colder, the Chicago music scene is only heating up!

This weekend, we’re spotlighting tonight’s Basement Jaxx show, Numero Group’s Eccentric Soul Revue, Chicago’s own Bible Of The Devil and more.

But before we get to our picks for top weekend shows, a reminder: Loud Loop Radio will once again grace the intertubes tomorrow, Saturday, November 7, at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. CST on Radio DePaul. We’ll probably talk the Julian Casablancas album and Future of The Left who rocked my brain last night.

Let’s get to it, shall we?

Basement Jaxx
This rarely happens. It’s been three years since the duo toured North America, and who knows how long it could be before they come back. This round of dates is billed as a “DJ Tour,” so you know, lots of dancing. Also, doesn’t this look awesome? – Dan Henshaw

8:00 PM. Friday, 11/6. Congress Theatre. $26.

Gil Mantera’s Party Dream
Ohio-natives Gil Mantera’s Party Dream are bringing their brand of fun, 80’s inspired synth-pop to the Empty Bottle on Friday. Expect a raucous and raunchy live show filled with over-the-top performances by Mantera and his brother and guitarist Ultimate Donny. Try not to be surprised if the men end the night with a striptease. Seeing is believing, check out this video of GMPD performing “Eyes of Blue” at the Empty Bottle in 2006. – Audrey Leon

10:00 PM. Friday, 11/6. Empty Bottle. $12

Numero Group: Eccentric Soul Revue
Yesterday we gave you details about the upcoming Eccentric Soul Revue tour featuring artists from the local re-issue label Numero Group. The tour, which heads out East next week, kicks off Saturday night at Lincoln Hall. Renaldo Domino, Syl Johnson, The Notations, Linda Balintine, Sharon Clark and Pastor TL Barrett will be backed by JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound. The show last April at the Park West was an amazing night of soul and funk tunes – truly like taking a step back in time to the golden age of these artists’ heydays. – Andrew Kahn

9:00 P.M. Saturday, 11/7. Lincoln Hall. 18+ $30.00

Bible Of The Devil
Chicago’s very own Bible Of The Devil bring their Thin Lizzy meets Iron Maiden brand of retro-metal to the Cobra Lounge this Saturday. Do you like guitarmonies? Bible Of The Devil’s got a trunk full. Get out and help celebrate 10 years of BOTD shredding mercilessly. Ironhead and High spirits open. – Ross Meyerson

10:00 PM. Saturday, 11/7. Cobra Lounge. 21+. FREE!

L&L from Permanent Records
In the mood to hear a variety of jams? Dude, hit up the Whistler on Sunday night to see what Permanent Records own Liz and Lance have up their sleeves. They DJ a set there the second Sunday of every month and this second Sunday is no exception. Guarantee you’ll head home with a list of shit you can’t wait to buy (or whatever kids do these days). – Ross Meyerson

9:30 PM. Sunday, 11/8. The Whistler. 21+. FREE!

Loud Loop Press 2009 Fall Concert Guide

Andrew Kahn — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:45:33 +0000

The Decemberists - Photo Credit: Richard Giraldi

We’ve already given you a preview of what’s playing in Chicago on New Year’s Eve. We’ve told you about the new club opening up Lincoln Hall and all the great acts scheduled to play there in the coming weeks. Our Daily and Weekly Diversions keep you informed of what’s on the horizon.

But still, we here at Loud Loop Press felt there were just too many great shows coming up in this fair city of ours that we didn’t want you to miss out on. Below is a compilation of big name concerts we’re spotlighting for the coming months. There’s a little something for everyone, from KISS to Bob Dylan, Scott Lucas to Snoop Dogg and everyone else in between. Maybe we missed a show, if you think we did let us know what you think in the comments section below.

Monday, October 19
Wilco, Tortoise, UIC Pavilion
Sunset Rubdown, Logan Square Auditorium

Wednesday, October 21
Get Up Kids (Something to Write Home About 10th anniversary tour), Metro

Thursday, October 22
Get Up Kids (Something to Write Home About 10th anniversary tour), Metro

Friday, October 23
Scott Lucas and the Married Men, Subterranean

Saturday, October 24
Gov’t Mule, Riviera Theatre
The Lawrence Arms (10th Anniversary Show), Metro
David Bazan (of Pedro the Lion), Schubas

Monday, October 26
Ben Gibbard and Jay Farrar, Lincoln Hall

Tuesday, October 27
Saul Williams, Double Door

Thursday, October 29
Bob Dylan and His Band, Aragon Ballroom
David Gray, Auditorium Theatre

Friday, October 30
Bob Dylan and His Band, Aragon Ballroom
Chromeo, Congress Theater
Dan Deacon, Logan Square Auditorium
Monsters of Folk, Auditorium Theatre

Saturday, October 31
Bob Dylan and His Band, Aragon Ballroom
Disco Biscuits, Auditorium Theatre
Scotland Yard Gospel Choir Benefit, Subterranean
Roky Erickson, Bottom Lounge

Wednesday, November 4
Simian Mobile Disco, Metro
Snoop Dogg, Congress Theater
Ghostface Killah, House of Blues
Damon and Naomi, Empty Bottle

Thursday, November 5
The Mountain Goats, Metro
Future of the Left, Bottom Lounge