Three if-the-Sharks-play-as-well-as-they-did-yesterday-all-series-win-or-lose-I’ll-be-happy reasons to stay bundled up and go the The Whistler tonight…
1. Radar Eyes might not pack the same punk rock punch as Night of the Hunter – from which 3 of the 4 came – but they do take their gothic tendencies to a more rocking place than most. Jesus And The Mary Chain never freaked out the way these guys do on Long Road Home. Lo-fi psychedelic goth? Sure, we can call them that.
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Shapers | Photo by Carl Sweets
Three “maybe this will warm your heart if not your toes on this colder than you like Monday” reasons to find those gloves and head on up to the
Whistler tonight…
1. There is no doubt, NO DOUBT, that you read my
Shapers review and thought, “Gee, that band sounds swell and, heck, that fellow has been right every single time before. I should give those fine young lads a listen.” Or something like that. Well, by now you’ve spun their record hundreds of time and want to see what they can do live. BAM! Tonight’s the night.
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The CHIRP Record Fair is back for a second year at Plumbers Hall, located at 1340 West Washington, on Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11.
There’s honestly no better spot to hit up if you need some new vinyl, DVDs, cassettes or even CDs (remember those?) than the CHIRP Record Fair.
There are going to be a great deal of local vendors at the event including Groove Distribution LLC, Mr. Peabody Records and even Chicago imprint Bloodshot Records. For a complete list of fair vendors, check out Chicagoindieradio.org/recordfair.
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In the words of the immortal Bullwinkle, “But this time for sure!”
Two years in the making, CHIRP Radio will officially launch Sunday, Jan. 17 at noon. CHIRP promises to bring a wide range of Chicagoland music, arts, and culture to your ears. And because it was you, yes you, that made this all possible, the staff at CHIRP not only welcome your input but will really rely on your opinions and can be reached at feedback@chirpradio.org.
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After two and a half years of work, the Chicago Independent Radio Project, or CHIRP, will finally be launching their new internet radio station on January 17, 2010.
Still, CHRIP could use your donations, Chicago. Anything helps, especially during the holiday season. To donate, simply log on to Chicagoindieradio.org and click the blue button titled, “click to make a donation.” If you chose to donate $100 or more to CHIRP, you’ll receive an invitation for two to their private launch event on January 29.
But if cash is tight for you this holiday season, then CHIRP is throwing another launch event open to the public at the Empty Bottle on January 16 featuring the Yolks, Hollows, and Rabble Rabble. The show begins at 10 p.m. and it 21+.
For more information about the CHIRP, check out our feature story on the Chicago Independent Radio Project’s new internet radio station.
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