Weekend Diversions

Ross Meyerson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:01:15 +0000

Dirty Projectors

Better late than never I suppose…

This weekend, we’re spotlighting tonight’s Dirty Projectors show, Shrinebuilder and Chicago’s own Bottomless Pit.

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 14, at 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. CST on Radio DePaul. We’ll probably talk about The Pixies and other cool stuff. Joining me in the studio this Saturday will be Loud Loop contributor Audrey Leon.

Let’s get to it, shall we?

The Dirty Projectors
The group seems to be at the peak of their powers right now. Their new album Bitte Orca is easily among the year’s very best releases, not to mention their fantastic back catalog. Appearances on The Tonight Show, and other programs have shown that they band knows how to bring it live. They’ve even been introducing some awesome new material on this tour and it sounds great on stage. It’s just $15, that’s worth it just to hear this. – Dan Henshaw

9:00 PM. Friday, 11/13. Bottom Lounge. SOLD OUT.

Shrinebuilder
You have not one but two chances to see Shrinebuilder at the Empty Bottle this Saturday. There’s an 8 o’clock show with Arkansas’s Rwake and an 11 o’clock show with local metal experimenters Yakuza. If you have a short memory perhaps you might want to read my glowing review of the self-titled Shrinebuilder. – Ross Meyerson

8:00 PM & 11:00 PM. Saturday, 11/14. Empty Bottle. 21+. $15.

Bottomless Pit
Chicago’s Bottomless Pit kind of have a little old school indie rock vibe. A little pavement, a little Spent, a little Versus. What makes their show Saturday at the Hideout so interesting is the opener, The Karl Hendrix Trio, an actual holdover from the 90’s indie rock scene. My friends and I always considered them as our private secret gem, and it seems they are sort of back. If you can find their stuff it is worth the hunt, especially ’93’s Some Girls Like Cigarettes. In the meantime get in the wayback machine and enjoy the early 90’s for the first time all over again. – Ross Meyerson

9:00 P.M. Saturday, 11/14. The Hideout. 21+. $8.

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