Chicago’s musical non-profit Rock for Kids will hold its 22nd annual “Rock & Roll Benefit Auction” this Friday, December 3, at Park West. The event will feature live and silent auctions chock full of rare items donated by musicians and celebrities.
Supporters can see a full list of contributors here and take the opportunity to bid online for items. Auction-goers will not only get a chance for some sweet swag, but also refresh themselves with champagne and buffet treats before enjoying a live set by Robbie Fulks.
Though the crowd was smaller than most expected, Pavement definitely did not disappoint at their Monday night show at Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion. Be sure to check out our full review of the show and photo gallery. The final song of the evening was a fun version of “Range Life”, thanks to Bob Nastanovich’s quirky back up vocal antics. Plus, what’s not to love about a song that pokes fun at the alterna-era’s big acts such as the Smashing Pumpkins and Stone Temple Pilots. Anyway, here’s a great looking and sounding video of the performance from YouTuber dephot:
Stephen Malkmus of Pavement | Photo by Richard Giraldi
Back in July, Chicago saw Pavement headlining the sold out day three of Pitchfork Music Festival 2010. Sure, they rocked the festival, but something was lacking whether it was the fact that Malkmus’ voice was obviously shot from touring or the band shrugging off their best known songs without much care or interaction. But last night at the magnificent Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, Pavement returned a more rejuvenated band in high spirits as they ripped through a two-hour set that was pure ear-candy to those who had stuck with them for nearly two decades.
Monday Afternoon Quick Fix runs every Monday afternoon to showcase the best of Chicago music news, views and stories from around the interwebs and blogosphere that we might have missed.
• Gapers Block featured jazz percussionist Michael Zerang of the Michael Zerang Organic Unit.
• Time Out Chicago talked with Kelly Hogan about contributing to Mavis Staples’ upcoming, Jeff Tweedy produced, album, You Are Not Alone.
• Spinner gave the rundown on Jeff Tweedy Day in St. Louis on August 29.
• Spin listed sets from The Strokes, Lady Gaga and Soundgarden at Lollapalooza in their top 15 shows of the summer.
• Pavement’s Gold Soundz received the top spot on Pitchfork’s list of the best 100 songs of the 1990’s.
Do you love concert ticket giveaways and making macaroni art? If so, Laurie’s Planet of Sound just made your day.
The revered Lincoln Square record shop is giving away free tickets to see Pavement live at Pritzker Pavilion on Monday, September 13. All you have to do to win is submit your best interpretation of a Pavement (song or otherwise) via the lost art of Macaroni.
Random drawings are sooo last year. This time YOU get to do the drawing…or photo, or painting. Bring in an artisitic interpretation of a Pavement song/lyric/album/portrait of Malkmus made from macaroni and we will choose a winner! Entries will be on display in the store. Entries must be submitted in person at the store and are due in by September 1, 2010. Winner will be chosen September 3.
So pull out your favorite Pavement album or photograph, buy a box of cheap Mac and cheese and start gluing, people!
Now I’m off to figure out how best to visually represent the lyric, “A redder shade of neck on a whiter shade of trash,” from the song “Shady Lane.”
Lollapalooza 2010 and Pitchfork Music Festival 2010 came and went, but if the massive festivals were just too much for your feeble little body and out of your price range, don’t stress. Many Lollapalooza and Pitchfork acts have already booked return trips to the windy city.
The Pitchfork Music Festival is a week behind us so I wanted to take a quick look back at what took place, and break down the various good and bad aspects of the fest.
It’s hard to argue that the event wasn’t a resounding success. Outside of the oppressive heat that always seems to show up around P4K weekend there are few major complaints from me and from what I gather most everyone else that attended.
Chicago’s musical non-profit Rock for Kids will hold its 22nd annual “Rock & Roll Benefit Auction” this Friday, December 3, at Park West. The event will feature live and silent auctions chock full of rare items donated by musicians and celebrities.
Do you love concert ticket giveaways and making macaroni art? If so, 
Lollapalooza 2010 and Pitchfork Music Festival 2010 came and went, but if the massive festivals were just too much for your feeble little body and out of your price range, don’t stress. Many Lollapalooza and Pitchfork acts have already booked return trips to the windy city.
