Recommended Song of the Day

Chicago, IL

8/26/09: Stuck at the Bottom, by Pet Lions

Listen to it HERE

I checked them out tonight at Schubas, with Big Science and Empires. Out of all the bands, I enjoyed Pet Lions the most. I downloaded their EP Soft Right for FREE HERE and really liked it, but I REALLY liked their live show. Definitely a band with more rock and energy on stage than on CD, but a good listen all around.


As for Big Science and Empires, I enjoyed Big Science more with my eyes shut. The sound they created was great, but I was seriously distracted from enjoying it because of the nearly-awkward presence these guys had on stage. I definitely liked their music though, which you can hear HERE, but I'd only try them again live with some other guaranteed hits on the line-up.

I was excited for Empires, but wasn't impressed by their show. My favorite shows are the ones that radiate so much energy that without even knowing the band you're blown away. Passion Pit and Ha Ha Tonka, both at Schubas, did that to me. Empires did nothing to me. No pros, no cons.

Still happy I went. I wanted to catch each of these bands in the past, so there it was a 3-birds-1-stone situation. Plus, I got some super delicious pizza across the street, so a good Wednesday night overall.

Tracy :)

Some Good Upcoming Chicago Shows

SO much good music playing in Chicago soon. :)

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8/20/09: Coltrane Motion at Double Door, FREE
8/21/09: Verona Red at Reggie's Rock Club, $15 <-- Rock 4 Autism benefit!
8/25/09: Modest Mouse at Aragon Ballroom, $29.25

8/26/09: Empires, Big Science and Pet Lions at Schubas, $10

8/28/09: Nine Inch Nails at Aragon Ballroom, $55
While I only know one NIN song, I love that one song SO much, it was my inspiration for starting this blog.

8/28/09: Loyal Divide at Beat Kitchen, $8/$10

8/29/09: Mucca Pazza at Bottom Lounge, $12

Also, some upcoming September shows I'm really excited for include Royal Bangs, Matt & Kim, and YACHT. :)

Some good upcoming Chicago shows (you're welcome)

Subterranean . 2011 North Avenue

12/13 MAPS & ATLASES (ALL AGES) 7:30
Chicago, IL

UPDATE: Maps & Atlases is very talented and a joy to observe. Their live show is energizing in a constant crescendo sort-of way. I will pay to see them again.


12/21 EMPIRES * COMPANY OF THIEVES 7:30
Chicago, IL


--> Beat Kitchen <-- . 2100 W. Belmont Avenue

01/03 UNICYCLE LOVES YOU (17+) LATE SHOW!!
Chicago, IL


Schubas . 3159 N Southport Avenue

1/18 BISHOP ALLEN (18+) $15 9:00
Brooklyn, NY

Note: These are not all the good shows; these are just some that I know will be good.