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Late night

Last nite I ended up working until just after midnight. I had such a headache last nite that it made me sick to my stomach. I had a hard time sleeping but at least I got to sleep later today and not come in until noon. I still don’t feel quite...

Sleep aways escapes me

I’m so tired today that I am having trouble keeping my eyes open. I wish I could take a nap. Thankfully the day at work is almost done for me. I needed to go get an oil change in the car but I decided to blow it off and not call to schedule...

Good friends visit

Last nite, Kristine came by and brought me dinner and kept me company to help keep my sanity since I’m trapped in the house while recovering. It was nice to have company since I’m starting to get cabin fever big time. She brought me...

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Sleater-Kinney – 3/21/24 at Riviera

Thursday night, beloved indie rock band, Sleater-Kinney, made their return to Chicago to headline a show at the Riviera. It was a two-band bill and they packed the place.It was an all ages show and the crowd was a...

Voivod and Prong – 3/20/24 at Thalia Hall

Wednesday night a pair of long running metal bands teamed up to co-headline a show at Chicago’s Thalia Hall. Voivod and Prong are currently on a US Tour and both of them have fairly recently released new albums as...

Slayer reunite to play Riot Fest 2024!!

Retirements in music are very much like retirements in professional wrestling, they often don’t last, but in this case we are grateful for it because Slayer has reunited! Riot Fest just announced that Slayer has...

Sincere Engineer – 12/23/23 at Metro

Christmas came a couple of days early when we were treated to a big record release show at Metro for Sincere Engineer. They headlined a three band bill and it was a great way to ring in the holidays. Canadian Rifle were...

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Sleater-Kinney – 3/21/24 at Riviera

Thursday night, beloved indie rock band, Sleater-Kinney, made their return to Chicago to headline a show at the Riviera. It was a two-band bill and they packed the place.It was an all ages show and the crowd was a...

Voivod and Prong – 3/20/24 at Thalia Hall

Wednesday night a pair of long running metal bands teamed up to co-headline a show at Chicago’s Thalia Hall. Voivod and Prong are currently on a US Tour and both of them have fairly recently released new albums as...

Slayer reunite to play Riot Fest 2024!!

Retirements in music are very much like retirements in professional wrestling, they often don’t last, but in this case we are grateful for it because Slayer has reunited! Riot Fest just announced that Slayer has...

Sincere Engineer – 12/23/23 at Metro

Christmas came a couple of days early when we were treated to a big record release show at Metro for Sincere Engineer. They headlined a three band bill and it was a great way to ring in the holidays. Canadian Rifle were...

Skinny Puppy – 11/15/23 at House of Blues

Wednesday night was bittersweet because it was the final night of Skinny Puppy’s three night run at House of Blues which also meant that this would be the last time the band plays Chicago as they bring to close a...

Skinny Puppy – 11/14/23 at House of Blues

Tuesday was the second night of Skinny Puppy’s three night farewell to Chicago and place was packed to the rafters. People showed up early and the club was overflowing with people before Lead Into Gold took the...

Skinny Puppy – 11/13/23 at House of Blues

One of the unfortunate things about us all getting older is that at some point you have to say goodbye to your favorite bands. A lot of times a band will break up or retire without warning and only in the best of...

Tangerine Dream – 10/5/23 at Metro

Thursday night was a very special night over at the Metro as they hosted an evening with electronic music pioneers, Tangerine Dream! The band (in any of its incarnations) rarely toured the United States, and this was...

Slowdive – 10/3/23 at Riviera

Last night the Riviera was packed full as Slowdive made their return to Chicago to perform in front of a sellout crowd. It was a beautiful night for a show, and what a soundtrack they had lined up for the evening! Drab...