After a brief hiatus while bringing together a fresh lineup, Cornmeal is back at it…and in a big way! After playing a few select shows in November and December, the band is stronger than ever and ready to announce their first tour in almost a year. The new lineup includes the co-writing ...view article
Four decades after the release of his critically-acclaimed self-titled debut, John Prine, the veteran singer/songwriter who once carried mail for a living in his home state of Illinois, is still creating some of the most vibrant material in his extensive discography. On May 25, he released In ...view article
A gathering of Chicago-lands positive music, people and art together for a weekend of positive vibes at the peak of summer was Whippersnap Music Festival. In the wooded northwest region of Illinois, Earlville's Stonehouse park hosted the event. The festival turned the campground into a jamming weekend ...view article
The Coachman opens with the mellifluous sound of a single, breathy vocal accompanied by a gently-strummed lone acoustic guitar on "My Word," only to erupt, moments later, into glorious full-band splendor on "My Kind of Man." This dichotomy is a core component of Kate Gaffney, a singer/songwriter ...view article
Just as the summer’s bustle is coming to a close, the heat is turning up for the folks at Railroad Earth’s Hangtown Halloween Ball. Late Night line-up information for Friday, Saturday and Sunday was just announced including: a special set with Karl Denson and Friends, Emmitt-Nershi Band, ...view article
Rothbury, Mich. – Today, Electric Forest announced ticket information and on sale dates for the 5th annual music and camping festival at the legendary Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan. The festival, which will take place on June 25-28, 2015, has been hailed as one of the "20 legendary world festivals ...view article
Railroad Earth will celebrate the turn of the New Year in Portland, OR for three nights at the legendary Crystal Ballroom December 29th – 31st. The band will then kick off the Winter Tour 2013 on January ...view article
With their 2011 Sonic Bloom appearance, the two-headed bass juggernaut EOTO has officially hit the 5 year mark. What began, half a decade ago, as a late-night, after-party ...view article
Springing off a phenomenal display of impressive instrumentals and powerful lyrics, Karl Denson and his crew jazzed up the night. Playing at the Vic Theater in Chicago, the acoustics were the right touch for the powerful rhythm and soul Denson's music echoed. The collaboration of genres heard in ...view article
That 1 Guy came to Chicago and treated a small number of people to some out of this world music. Pipe banging, shoe tapping and musically awing, Mike Silverman, better known as That 1 Guy brought a unique performance to the city. That 1 Guy is a one man band making an endless array of sounds from ...view article
