The Punk Vault

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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Eksi Ekso – Brown Shark Red Lion LP

After changing the lineup and altering their sound the band returns with a complex mix of chamber music and indie rock. Complex, relaxing and most of all, interesting. Eksi Ekso – Brown Shark Red Lion LP The...

COC/Coliseum 7/30 at Reggies

Saturday night over in the South Loop, Reggies had a four band show that featured one legendary punk/metal band from the old days who was touring with one of the finer bands of the modern-day. Those two bands are COC...

Anvil 7/26/11 at Reggies

Tuesday night, veteran heavy metal underdogs Anvil made their return to the Windy City to headline a show at Reggies. After enjoying some long-overdue recognition with the release of their documentary a year or so ago...

Lavinia – There is Light Between Us

A debut EP so strong that it only loses points for not being a full-length! Eerily soothing yet desolate and complex songs that are nothing short of fascinating.  Lavinia – There is Light Between Us LP The Mylene...

Voivod – Warriors of Ice

A very strong live album that also serves as a best-of Voivod with its track list that will please long-time fans as well as providing a good introduction for the unfamiliar. Voivod – Warriors of Ice Sonic Unyon...

Ted Nugent 7/20/11 at House of Blues

It’s the middle of summer which means electric bills are on the rise as people crank the air conditioning and it means that Ted Nugent puts down the rifles and bow and arrow and picks up a guitar instead and hits...

Deals Gone Bad – Far From Home

A two song single that really shows off the strong musicianship of this mostly reggae/ska influenced band. Deals Gone Bad – Far From Home/These Arms of Mine 7″ Deals Gone Bad is a band from Chicago that has...

OFF! 7/17 at Reggies

Pitchfork weekend in Chicago means there’s a lot going on in the world of the Chicago music scene but all the action isn’t limited to that hipster-friendly festival. Over at Reggies last night they were...

The Undertones LP vinyl reissue

The Undertones were a punk rock band that actually started before the first wave of punk rock and quickly found their calling after hearing bands like the Ramones and Sex Pistols. They were from Ireland and were...