Monday, January 16, 2012
Clip Art At Schubas 1-9-12! (Photos)
Clip Art live at Schubas
ChiIL Live Shows original shots from the first Clip Art Monday last week.
Get out of the cold and enjoy some hot music tonight and every Monday in January at Clip Art's Residency at Schubas (18+).
Enter at the bottom of this post for your chance to win. We have a free pair of tickets for every show.
Clip Art headlines, and they're breaking out loads of new material to keep it fresh. Different rockin' local musicians open for them each week. Tickets are just $6 in advance or at the door. Schubas is a great space with an impressive beer selection. So quit hibernating and come on out.
All shows are 8PM/$6/18+
1/16 - w/ The Damn Choir + Paper Thick Walls
1/23 - w/ Briar Rabbit + The Sometimes Family
1/30 - w/ Baby Teeth + Jennifer Hall
We'll announce our winners every week on Free ticket Tuesdays. Entries will carry over all month. *Please note in the comments section if there are particular dates you can NOT make. Check out Schubas site here for tickets and more info.
Enter like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often, and spread the word for more chances to win, on all our give aways.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Scott Kelly w/ Bruce Lamont "Cortez the Killer" 1/4/12 (video)
You'd never guess they were metal heads!
Uploaded by REDWORKSCINEMA on Jan 10, 2012
Scott
Kelly of Neurosis and Bruce Lamont of Yakuza performing an acoustic
version of "Cortez the Killer" by Neil Young at the Empty Bottle in
Chicago 1/4/12
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Scott Kelly (Neurosis), Bruce Lamont (Yakuza) & Winters in Osaka at Empty Bottle-Show Photos/Metal
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January 4th-Empty Bottle
We were in for a rare treat on the 4th. It was an intimate evening at Empty Bottle, featuring solo works by metal power house players and a sweet duet, prefaced by Scott saying "Over at Neurosis, we all hate saxophone players....except this guy. But no more squeaking."
My favorite quote of the night was also by Scott, who sat with a guitar and played haunting, stripped down versions of his new stuff. Toward the end of his set he dedicated a song to family and qualified it by saying, "This song is dedicated to whatever family is to you. It can be your own family or a family you create. Family is the people who are there for you." Wise words.
From Empty Bottle's Site:
Scott Kelly label: Neurot related:
Bruce Lamont label: At A loss related: , ,
Che Arthur label: Past/Futures
Hardcore
/ metal legends NEUROSIS are currently in Chicago working on new
recordings for release this year and we are honored to welcome SCOTT
KELLY to the Empty Bottle, taking a break from recording to perform a
solo set here tonight. KELLY has influenced a whole generation of
musicians wanting to take heavy music into new realms and with his
various projects - BLOOD AND TIME, TRIBES OF NEUROT, doom metal super group SHRINEBUILDER and as a guest vocalist on MASTODONS last four studio LPs. We can’t wait to hear what happens when he takes the stage solo. Our own BRUCE LAMONT’S last LP, Feral Songs for the Epic Decline, out last year via At a Loss was highlighted in SPIN’s “20 Best Metal Albums of 2011.” In their words, “thanks to LAMONT’S unholy army of loop pedals, Feral Songs.
Led Zeppelin 2 Rocks House of Blues This Friday and Saturday (17+)
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Considering
it was just Jimmy Page's birthday, yesterday, it's the perfect time to
let you in on the fun shows going down this weekend at House of Blues.
We shot these guys at Do Division back in the summer and didn't even realize who was Mr. Robert Plant, incognito! Any guesses?
These talented and prolific musicians, in their own right, not only dress the part for Zeppelin 2, but take on the mannerisms and persona of the band as well. This lethal combo of sincere tribute, excellent musicianship and campy parody, makes for a killer show. Zep 2 is serious musicians, playing seriously legendary tunes, who don't take themselves too seriously. Come down and check 'em out.
Led Zeppelin 2 (or LZ2)
CHICAGO
JAN 13, 2012 House of Blues "1971 Set"
JAN 14, 2012 House of Blues "1975 Set"
Friday 01/13/2012
Saturday 01/14/2012
Doors: 07:30 PM
Show: 09:00 PM
Prices:
$21.50 - GA - Advanced
$25.00 - GA - Day Of
Ages: 17+
329 N. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 923-2000
We plan to shoot their show Sat. and should have more, fun, live show shots shortly on ChiIL Live Shows and ChiILMama.com.
LED ZEPPELIN 2 ... THE LIVE EXPERIENCE brings you the excitement of Led Zeppelin "In Concert" by re-enacting the live improvisation & onstage interaction that earned Led Zeppelin their legendary status for performing. LZ2 has played major venues across the US in 2010 and 2011 and drawn rave reviews for a "spot-on" Zeppelin show, playing deep cuts and classic tracks from the entire catalog, and occasionally entire Zeppelin shows from specific dates.
BRUCE LAMONT
The
Chicago Southsider is no stranger to the city's rock scene. Bruce has
been the frontman for the critically acclaimed avant-metal group Yakuza
for the past decade, touring all over the world. In addition to Led
Zeppelin 2, Yakuza, and his solo works, Lamont performs with other
projects including Circle of Animals, and Bloodiest, and previously with
Dyslexic Apaches. Lamont's solo album "Feral Songs for The Epic
Decline" was recently selected Top 20 Metal Recordings by SPIN
IAN LEE
Canadian-born
Drummer Ian Lee's dad was a well-known folk musician (the satirical and
occasionally controversial Brothers-In-Law) Starting drums at age 8, Ian moved to US to join Bad Oskar, opening for Ted Nugent and national acts. In Chicago, Ian drummed for Woolworthy, Not Rebecca, and with members of Cheap Trick, Veruca Salt, Ministry, and Urge Overkill. Currently from Arizona, Lee runs the www.thebestdrummerintheworld.com website, and was recently featured in Asylum magazine "How to Be John Bonham -- A Drummer's Guide".
MATTHEW LONGBONS
After
winning Downbeat awards on jazz trumpet in high school, Matthew picked
up bass. In 2001 Matthew joined Chicago-based Ghettobillies, playing
upwards of 200 gigs a year, including shows with Alice Cooper and The Allman Brothers,
and numerous European tours. Matthew was voted best un-signed bassist
in America at the 2004 National Emergenza battle of the bands. and has played
with Pete Special (The Band), Umphree’s McGee, Nyco (Ted Atkatz of
CSO), Underwater People, Matt Walker (Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage,
Morrisey). Matthew handles bass, keys, and mandolin in Led Zep 2.
PAUL KAMP
By age 12 Paul was playing lead guitar in bands on Chicago's southwest side. Kamp is recognized for his work with Busker Soundcheck, a Chicago trio known for inventive, interactive rock songs, including bowed-guitar and a range of electric and acoustic styles, a staple of the 1990's Chicago music scene. Busker Soundcheck was a touring machine, with studio recordings hailed on several prominent critics' "Best Of" lists. Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune, called Kamp "one of the most accomplished guitar players in the Midwest" and he earned a nomination as "best guitarist" in the Illinois Entertainer magazine.
By age 12 Paul was playing lead guitar in bands on Chicago's southwest side. Kamp is recognized for his work with Busker Soundcheck, a Chicago trio known for inventive, interactive rock songs, including bowed-guitar and a range of electric and acoustic styles, a staple of the 1990's Chicago music scene. Busker Soundcheck was a touring machine, with studio recordings hailed on several prominent critics' "Best Of" lists. Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune, called Kamp "one of the most accomplished guitar players in the Midwest" and he earned a nomination as "best guitarist" in the Illinois Entertainer magazine.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Midwest Hype CD Release (photos) & Upcoming HOB Show
Here are our original show photos from Midwest Hype's sold out CD release party at Schubas. Check 'em out again, February 4th at House of Blues, opening for Sublime tribute band, Badfish! (17+)
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Check out a youtube video for the new Scotty Don't single "Scars" here! : http://youtu.be/Fq-TIC7Ewg4
Get the new Badfish LIVE AND KICKIN CD at upbeatartists.com/store.html
Check badfish.com for all other info!
For loads of give aways and adventures in urban-odd ball-off the wall-alternative-eco-punk parenting in Chi, IL. check out ChiIL Mama.com.
Current Give Aways:
- 20 free 4 packs of movie tickets to a sneak peek at Joyful Noise this Monday at 7pm (enter through midnight 1/7)
- Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Fest at Congress Theater-Pair of tickets
- Clip Art (18+ shows) every Monday in January at Schubas-Pair of tickets
- Witches, Wizards, Spells & Elves-family 4 pack
- Coming Soon: 4 tickets to Dare to Dream-Disney on Ice, 4 tickets to each Beat Kitchen Concert for Kids, Sundays at noon, School of Rock does The Doors at Schubas
So check in with ChiIL Live Shows.com and ChiIL Mama.com like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often and/or follow us by e-mail (at the bottom of this page).
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Great Additions: Funktion Tonight at Schubas and The Damn Choir on 1-16
Funktion's been added as 8pm openers for Midwest Hype tonight. So if you're 18+, come on out to Schubas and get funked up! Show details are here.
along with your chance to win a pair of tickets to Schubas for any/all of the next 4 Mondays--Clip Art residency & Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Fest at Congress Theater!
Speaking of sweet additions, The Damn Choir has been added to Clip Art's line up for 1-16! Check out ChiIL Mama/ChiIL Live Shows photo coverage of their recent show at The Burlington.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Recommended Empty Bottle Shows This Week-Wed (Tonight), Thurs, Sat
1035 N. Western
We'll be hittin' the bottle This week...The Empty Bottle
that is. Tonight, one of our favorite local musicians, Bruce Lamont,
is up with other notable hard core/ metal legend, Scott Kelly!
Tomorrow we'll try to swing by early to catch Playfully Yours
from Cincinnati. We had a chance meeting, outta town last week, with
band member Maxx, and look forward to checkin' out their live set. *Show is still FREE WITH RSVP through TODAY.We just shot Bruce Lamont's solo stuff and amazing Yakuza set at Reggie's Rock Club, and will have those live photos up today at both ChiIL Mama & ChiIL Live Shows (along with another recent Empty bottle show by The Buddies.)
Empty Bottle Tonight
WED . 1/4/12 ( 9:00pm , $8 buy )
Scott Kelly label: Neurot related: Neurosis
Bruce Lamont label: At A loss related: Bloodiest,Circle of Animals,Yakuza
Winters In Osaka
Che Arthur label: Past/Futures
From Empty Bottle's Site: Hardcore / metal legends NEUROSIS are currently in Chicago working on new recordings for release this year and we are honored to welcome SCOTT KELLY to the Empty Bottle, taking a break from recording to perform a solo set here tonight. KELLY has influenced a whole generation of musicians wanting to take heavy music into new realms and with his various projects - BLOOD AND TIME, TRIBES OF NEUROT, doom metal super group SHRINEBUILDER and as a guest vocalist on MASTODONS last four studio LPs. We can’t wait to hear what happens when he takes the stage solo.
Our own BRUCE LAMONT’S last LP, Feral Songs for the Epic Decline, out last year via At a Loss was highlighted in SPIN’s “20 Best Metal Albums of 2011.” In their words, “thanks to LAMONT’S unholy army of loop pedals, Feral Songs is a dissonant, ritualistic swirl of Middle Eastern scales, mystery slams, ghostly moans, snaking reedwork and acoustic guitars…equal parts bustling and bleak,” and we’re always pleased when he takes the stage here. WINTERS IN OSAKA return to the Bottle, having gone past their punk influenced noise roots, the outfit is now creating quieter, spookier ambient/drone music and has added members of HARPOON and BONGRIPPER to the fold. Chicago by way of Alabama gritty and earnest songwriter CHE ARTHUR returns performing songs off his most recent release via Past/Futures, Like Revenge. (AV Club) (Brooklyn Vegan Chicago) (Reader)
THU. 1/5/12 (9:30pm, Free with RSVP, $8 buy)
Playfully Yours
The Halamays
Wonky Tonk
Check out one of Playfully Yours' YouTube Videos
Playfully Yours musician, Maxx, sited Thrill Kill Cult as one of their influences, when we had a chance meeting in Cincy last week. Then, weirdly enough, New Years Eve & Day, Thrill Kill Cult came up 3 more times in other unrelated conversations.*Note to Maxx--never underestimate the power of a crappy day job for networking. Talk about your passion often and doors will open. BTW, to add to our prior conversation, Chicago has some seriously sweet thrift stores to expand your rock wardrobe without blowing the beer $$. Our favorite is the Unique Thrift Store Chain & the best of those two are at Diversey and Kilbourn or Addison & Kimball. If transportation is an issue...there are two worth a look close to Empty Bottle. Check out Village Thrift on Milwaukee Ave., just north of Armitage and a few doors north of there, Family Thrift.
SAT. 1/7/12 (12:00pm, $8 buy)
'Occupy Chicago' Fundraiser featuring
When Flying Feels Like Falling (our favorite underager snarky punks)
Cathy Santones
Waste
Going Backwards
Bajas
Giveback
Ephemeral Sunrise
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