http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:56:11 -0700 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:40:33 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Billy-Corgan-Matt-Walker-show-to-benefit-Northshore-University-HealthSystem?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner While worth it, tickets for this one are going to be expensive, as Billy Corgan and Matt Walker hit the stage with Zoom, a band founded by the ex Pumpkins drummer to benefit the 10th anniversary of NorthShore University HealthSystem's Integrat... billy corgan Matt Walker show to benefit Northsho Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:40:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Billy-Corgan-Matt-Walker-show-to-benefit-Northshore-University-HealthSystem?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Rock-Falls-Roommate-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner Greetings guys!  Good holiday everyone?  Here's hoping. Sorry for the late posting of shows as I've been spending most of the work day working on a tattoo design and and checking out artist's portfolios to see if someone ... among concerts to catch Rock Falls Roommate Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:24:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Rock-Falls-Roommate-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d25-Best-Music-Blogs-Broke-Hipster?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner Where it isn't exactly music related per say, if you are like everyone I know, there isn't much cash left after a night of show-going, trail-riding, after-partying, and drinking; so a little food, drinks, and other commodities on the cheap... best music blogs: brokehipster.com Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:30:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d25-Best-Music-Blogs-Broke-Hipster?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Morrissey-covers-Heligoats-Love-of-Everything-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner It's been a few days since I have updated due to jenky Wi-Fi at the Essex Inn this weekend during New Heart For Christmas 7.  Apparently all technology is failing at the moment in observation of all the holidays.  I like think that c... a Morrissey covers Heligoats Love of Everything Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:23:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Morrissey-covers-Heligoats-Love-of-Everything-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Covers-to-Cover-II-to-raise-funds-for-womens-shelter?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner After 2006's Covers to Cover show raised $1,500.00 in funds for Deborah's Place, a local women's homeless shelter, the return of the show this year with proceeds going to CAWC Greenhouse shelter for women and children will take place o... Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:31:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Covers-to-Cover-II-to-raise-funds-for-womens-shelter?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-No-cause-reported-yet-in-Chris-Feinstein-death?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner The family of Chris Feinstein, of The Cardinals formed in 2003 by Ryan Adams, confirms the musicians death although little else is known at this time. While the internet swirls with rumors and postings on social networking sites in the hours b... Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:32:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-No-cause-reported-yet-in-Chris-Feinstein-death?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d15-30STM-The-Used-Andrew-Bird--among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner If Santa Claus is reading this, I've decided that I want this puppy I found online. The closer it gets to Christmas, the more I've been hating humanity and trying to hide at work, music the only thing keeping me sane really.  Unle... 30stm The Used Andrew Bird among concerts to c Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:57:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d15-30STM-The-Used-Andrew-Bird--among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Inward-Eye-Nico-Vegas-The-Bravery-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner Who out there has been to Q101's Twisted Christmas so far?  I've been debating if I'm going for the 30STM night.  I should be saving money towards New Heart for Christmas this weekend.  I'll let you know what I ... Inward Eye Nico Vegas The Bravery among concert Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:59:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Inward-Eye-Nico-Vegas-The-Bravery-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Losing-Scarlet-at-Metro?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner New show info for Losing Scarlet!!!! Taken from their Myspace: Hey darlings! Losing Scarlet performing live Jan 8th @ The Metro in Chicago, IL! ALL AGES SHOW! Bands begin @ 6:00. Losing Scarlet goes on @ 8:15 followed by Skank. Other bands... Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:29:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Losing-Scarlet-at-Metro?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-William-Beckett-to-appear-on--live-Raccoon-Society-panel-with-Mat-Devine?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner Just announced via Twitter and on his Fuse advice column The Raccoon Society, Mat Devine (Kill Hannah) names William Beckett (The Academy Is) as guest for the live discussion panel.  Fans may submit their questions here. The only way in i... new heart 7 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:09:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-William-Beckett-to-appear-on--live-Raccoon-Society-panel-with-Mat-Devine?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-The-Steepwater-Band-gears-up-for-European-tour?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner Heading out for a six week European tour, the Steepwater Band, known for previously taking stage with bands ranging from Wilco, Bon Jovi, and Cheap Trick; takes their bluesy rock sound overseas featuring the talents of Marc Ford, whom had produced... Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:01:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-The-Steepwater-Band-gears-up-for-European-tour?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Van-Ghost-The-Hired-Guns-Young-Widows-Over-the-Rhine-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner I hope you aren't trying to attend one of the several canceled show tonight including Forro in the Dark,Dashboard Confessional, New Found Glory, Never Shout Never, and Single File.  I'm not sure what is with all that, but tomorrow is ... Van Ghost The Hired Guns Young Widows Over the Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:38:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Van-Ghost-The-Hired-Guns-Young-Widows-Over-the-Rhine-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Inward-Eye-joins-the-llist-of-recent-gear-thefts?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner Unfortunate inductees to the brotherhood of the gear stripped in the alleged City of Brotherly love, Inward Eye reports their own equipment theft outside of their hotel. Reported from Twitter: "Last night some gear was stolen at the I... gear thefts Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:11:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Inward-Eye-joins-the-llist-of-recent-gear-thefts?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d11-What-we-know-about-Warped-2010?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner Before you start taking notes, I don't have a lineup, but there is dates:   June 24 - Cricket Amphitheatre - San Diego, CA 25 - Pomona Fairplex - Pomona, CA 26 - Shoreline Amphitheatre - Mountain View, CA 27 - Seaside P... warped tour 2010 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:00:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d11-What-we-know-about-Warped-2010?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d10-The-Loyal-Divide-The-Cool-Kids-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner I'm sorry for the worlds quickest concert listing but I feel beyond horrible.  I wish I didn't have to work.  I'd like to go back to bed for about a month.  I'm in allergy hell- which seems impossible when you c... The Loyal Divide The Cool Kids among concerts to Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:05:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d10-The-Loyal-Divide-The-Cool-Kids-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d10-CorganSimpson-dating-oddity-has-fans-speechless?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner Say what now? Yes, if you believe the statement made to People, the odd merger of musical genius (Billy Corgan) and uh, Jessica Simpson is true. She has fallen hard and is smitten," a source tells E! News, which reports that the 29-ye... billy corgan jessica simpson Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:41:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d10-CorganSimpson-dating-oddity-has-fans-speechless?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Answering-Reader-Questions-Why-do-I-need-instrument-insurance?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner What's the low down on insurance for instruments? With all the recent thefts and bus wrecks it's hard to believe people DON'T want to insure their gear. Yup, there has been a few people out there commenting to that effect, but many... Answering Reader Questions: Why do I need instrume Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:13:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Answering-Reader-Questions-Why-do-I-need-instrument-insurance?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Rabid-Rabbit-Welcome-to-Ashley-Red-Light-Driver-Adam-Ashback-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner Men are horrible at Christmas shopping!  Yes, I said it.  After walking two malls and various stores with a guy pal trying to buy for everyone on his list, I gave in and allowed him to actually leave a store with a singing, bouncing ... Rabid Rabbit Welcome to Ashley Red Light Driver Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:22:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Rabid-Rabbit-Welcome-to-Ashley-Red-Light-Driver-Adam-Ashback-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d7-Helicopters-Crash-Kings-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner I feel a little knot in my stomach tightening, only to be soothed by writing and the gentle music lulling me from the computer speakers.  OK, so the music isn't what most would call gentle (Motley Crue), but it's been my comfort ... among concerts to catch Helicopters Crash Kings Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:36:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d7-Helicopters-Crash-Kings-among-concerts-to-catch?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d7-The-Starving-Artists-How-to-Guide-How-to-torture-a-band-mate?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner You've been trapped in the van with the same ten people for months and it's getting annoying, eh? Tired of So and So's snoring, That One's eating of all the food, This One's and the obnoxious cellphone chatter, Him Over The... starving artists how to guide The Starving Artist's How to Guide: How to torture Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:27:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1823-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d7-The-Starving-Artists-How-to-Guide-How-to-torture-a-band-mate?cid=exrss-Chicago-Indie-Music-Examiner