Whales

Cheer up, Chicago! Cold weather may be officially here, but this weekend is lining up to be pretty spectacular (i.e. no rain and possibly some sun). But, we’re not here to do Tom Skilling’s job; No, we’re talking about some sweet shows at Ultra Lounge, The Whistler and Quenchers.

Vamos… a jugar por la playa.

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With a Regina Spektor playfulness and a blues rock core, Lying Delilah go for the gusto with cinematic flair. And on the Chicago trio’s new EP, Return the Love, the combination of rambunctious organ, fat low end, prog rock rhythms and singer Jodi Rosenthal’s sultry vocals is equal parts whimsical and soulful.

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If you are not already at Pitchfork Music Festival, then this edition of Weekend Diversions is for you, Mr./Ms. Non-conformist.

Let’s get to it, shall we?

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As you probably know, Record Store Day 2011 is right around the corner, and while big name bands are preparing exclusive and new releases, so are some of our great local bands including Chicago’s modern soul outfit The Right Now.

The band are set to drop a new two-song 7″, titled If I Wanted To c/w I Am Who I Say I Am, this Saturday, April 16. The vinyl was recorded by producer Steve Shirk, and as The Right Now state on their website, “These songs are a slight departure for us, a fun dip into some blues-rock…”

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Chicago’s own glam rockers the Maybenauts have a special treat for you fine people.

The band has released its cover of the 1971 David Bowie single “Moonage Daydream.” The song is apparently a VERY popular among Chicago (ahem Local H) artists, but the ‘Nauts do it up in style. Singer Leilani Frey belts out the chorus with brutal feminine force and grace. Guitarist Vee Sonnets blasts each guitar solo with keen precision.

You can listen to a stream of the cover below, but be sure to get your free track by signing up for the Maybenaut’s mailing list.

The Maybenauts – Moonage Daydream (David Bowie cover) by LoudLoopPress

And don’t forget to check out the Maybenauts’ headlining show at Martyr’s tonight. The girls and space panda will appear with fellow Chicago pop-rockers The Powwows and New York indie rockers Your 33 Black Angels. The fun starts at 8 p.m. and costs $7. As always the show is 21+.

Here are three um-I-thought-it-was-May-not-November reasons to grab a jacket and race over to Martyrs’ tonight…

1. Headlining the show are Elgin’s rock n’ roll trio the Love Shots. They keep things simple – drums, bass and guitar – and produce no frills, hook-filled garage rock that’s equal parts soul and punk. Better yet, lead singer/guitarist Danny Craig has a voice that’s part crooner and part ’50s greaser rock and fits their sound perfectly. There’s no doubt the Love Shots will rock the excellent sounding Martyrs tonight!

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Quasi

Hey Chicago! Tons of excellent shows this weekend including Quasi at Lincoln Hall, Sissy Mena at Martyrs, the Metal Haven Farewell show at Reggie’s Rock Club and so much more!

Lets get to it, shall we?

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