Two New Songs From Clip Art & The Hudson Branch Record Now Out

Check out Clip Art's newest two releases  “Death V. Decline” and “Pains of the Young" right here.   


 


 
ChiIL Live Shows has a bunch of great live show shots of Clip Art in action at their month long residency at Schubas earlier this year.   Check 'em out here.   Chicago's got talent!

Clip Art Live Show Shots 1/9/12
Clip Art Live Show Shots 1/16/12


They just released these two new songs at The Hudson Branch record release at Lincoln Hall on 5/8/12.


For more info on Clip Art and The Hudson Branch click the links right here.

Riot Fest 2012 Early Tickets On Sale and First Lineup Announcements

Rise Against * Iggy & The Stooges

The Offspring * Elvis Costello

A Day To Remember * Coheed and Cambria

Gogol Bordello * Descendents

Dropkick Murphys * NOFX

The Jesus and Mary Chain * The Gaslight Anthem

Alkaline Trio * Slapstick (reunion) * AWOLNation

The Promise Ring * Chiodos (original lineup reunion) * Gwar

August Burns Red * Frank Turner * Less Than Jake

Built To Spill * Rev. Horton Heat * Fishbone

Nobunny * A Wilhelm Scream * Screaming Females

Teenage Bottlerocket * Off With Their Heads * Sister Crayon

Deals Gone Bad * White Mystery * Larry And His Flask

The Story So Far * Japanther

…AND MANY MORE…

Check out ChiIL Live Shows (free downloads, original pit photos, band video interviews and live show footage) and ChiIL Mama (alt punk parenting) for loads of coverage from Riot Fest 2010 & 2011.  Bring your punk kin & banger babies.   All Riot Fest shows are all ages unless stated otherwise.  If we can walk together why can't we rock together!  

Check out Riot Fest's main page here for details, early ticket pricing and more.

Got Littles?: Winners for CircEsteem Spring Circus and Little G Band

ChiIL Mama has two family 4 pack ticket winners to announce today.   Big congrats!

CircEsteem Spring Circus-your choice of 6 dates--congrats to 4 ticket winner, Nicole F!  

Check out our past coverage including full show details, video/photo links and more, here.   Highly recommended!   

ChiIL Mama's own Sagezilla and Du-Jay are performing along with 150+ Chi-Town kids ranging from the after school program beginners to the advanced, traveling performance team!   My two have been learning circus arts for two years and have advanced to the pre-team.   Come check out all these astounding kids in their biggest show of the year.   The theme is CHICAGO.   

This is THE must see of the next two weekends.   Shows are tonight (Friday 5/11-also Sage's 9th birthday!) and Saturday 5/12 at 1pm and 5pm.   Next weekend shows are on Saturday at 1pm and 5pm and closing show Sunday at 2pm.   Type CircEsteem in the side search bar at ChiIL Mama for loads of photo filled features, interviews and performance videos from the past two years.

 ChiIL Mama is a proud sponsor of Beat Kitchen's Concerts for Kids

Little G Band (for kids birth through 10 with parents) at Beat Kitchen SATURDAY AT 3PM--congrats to 4 ticket winner, Teresa O.

About Little G Band (from their Facebook Page)

We are a family power rock trio. My daughter is 9 and plays 4 instruments,
my son is 7 and plays 5 instruments... At professional level, no less.
Yes, really.   We can't wait to check em out.  

Here at ChiIL Mama we love families that rock together!    *NOTE:   This Beat Kitchen Kids show is SATURDAY AT 3PM


You can enter this week to win more great 4 packs of concert tixs to Beat Kitchen Concerts for Kids including Mr. Singer and The Sharp Cookies CD Release Party at Beat Kitchen next Sunday!

 
**CLICK HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!**


As always, we have frequent, fabulous give aways, live concert footage, original video interviews, photo filled recaps, and the heads up about upcoming events, so check back with ChiIL Mama like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often.   We'll tell you the best places to ChiIL Out this spring and summer!    There IS life after birth.

ACT OUT: ATTEND THE TALE OF DANNY TANNER: A FULL HOUSE MUSICAL At Gorilla Tango

(sitting): Rob Speer (Danny Tanner)
(top): Ali Keirn (Michelle Tanner)
L-R (bottom): James Dolbeare (Jesse Katsopolis),Katie Johnston-Smith (DJ Tanner), Meghan M. Hillmeyer (Stephanie Tanner), and Chris Gorton (Joey Gladstone)   GT production photo   Credit:  Brian Work

Heads up--head out.   But ya may not want to drink and drive after this show...

We gave you the heads up last month.   Now it's time to head out...to Gorilla Tango Theatre tonight!    

Chi, IL Live Theatre Opening Tonight:

Wake up San Fran, if you can… It’s been seven years since Danny Tanner’s wife – the sweet, sweet Pamela Tanner – was tragically killed by a drunk driver, throwing the Tanners’ lives into equal parts chaos and hilarity. Every year since then, Danny, his brother-in-law Jesse, and best friend Joey kill a drunk driver on the anniversary of Pamela’s death. This is the year everything goes wrong…

Darkly comedic, ATTEND THE TALE OF DANNY TANNER: A FULL HOUSE MUSICAL performs Wednesdays at 7:30pm, May 9 – June 27, 2012 at 1919 N. Milwaukee. Tickets are $15; www.gorillatango.com or 773-598-4549 for tickets and more info.

In this original musical, the true life of Danny Tanner and his family is exposed; promises will be broken, sinister paths explored, lives (maybe even of main characters!) will be lost, and yes, songs will be sung. Whether you're a member of the Full House fan club or scoff in a superior fashion when you hear someone utter "Cut It Out", you will find both a touch of nostalgia and an illuminating light shining brightly on the Tanners' most clandestine realities in this black comedy with a twist. Come see the Tanners as you've never seen them before. Attend the Tale.

The idea for a Sweeney Todd-esque Full House musical came to Katie Johnston-Smith while she was brainstorming new parody show ideas for Gorilla Tango. Katie knew Chris Gorton through various improv ventures and was aware of his songwriting talents. She approached him with the show idea in November 2011 and together they started writing and developing what would be come ATTEND THE TALE…. Once all of the songs were mostly completed, they enlisted the assistance of another local musician, Tara Trudel to help put the finishing touches on the show, musically speaking.

This is the first musical that Johnston-Smith and Gorton have written, although all they are both well versed (pun intended) in improvised musicals and song writing.

Katie Johnston-Smith, a native of Pittsburgh, has a Bachelor's Degree in Music with an emphasis in musical theatre performance from Belmont University in Nashville. She can be seen performing around town with Second City Training Center's Musical House Ensemble Infinite Sundaes, and as a featured member of The Cupid Players.  She is also Gorilla Tango Theatre Bucktown's Executive Producer. 

Chris Gorton sang his first song at the age of four, saw his first musical at the age of eight, and has been in love with singing ever since. He's performed numerous musicals, been in a variety of shows, learned about harmonies in his college a capella group, and then sang on a cruise ship. He has no musical training other than singing in chorus in elementary and high school, but he loves music passionately, so that makes up for it. He writes songs for fun, and he makes up other songs for more fun. He taught himself the guitar. Combining all of his loves he wrote his first musical; this is that musical. He plans to write more. He currently performs improv and sketch comedy throughout Chicago.

Written by Chris Gorton and Katie Johnston-Smith
Music written by Chris Gorton, Katie Johnston-Smith, and Tara Trudel
Directed by Kelly Williams
Choreographed by Nikki Pierce
Fight Choreography by Bobby Hoffman
Musically Directed by Rhapsody Snyder
Costumes and props by Vanessa Walilko

Featuring: Rob Speer (Danny Tanner), Katie Johnston-Smith (DJ Tanner), Meghan M. Hillmeyer (Stephanie Tanner), Ali Keirn (Michelle Tanner), James Dolbeare (Jesse Katsopolis), Chris Gorton (Joey Gladstone), Tom Daily (Man, Steve, Woodchuck, etc), and Miryam Andrews (Woman, Becky, Kimmy Gibbler, etc).

Gorilla Tango Theatre (GTT) provides year-round theatrical venues where audiences of all ages can consistently go to see a wide variety of talented artists. GTT exists to provide artists with an opportunity to produce their work in professional environment. GTT was created by Dan Abbate and boasts two venues: an 80-seat performance space in Bucktown and a 150-seat performance space in Skokie. GTT Bucktown is conveniently located at the intersection of Western and Milwaukee in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. Easily accessible by public transportation, GTT is steps away from the Western Blue Line stop and the #49 Western, #73 Armitage and #56 Milwaukee buses. Street parking is readily available.  Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre is located in the heart of Downtown Skokie; street and lot parking available. With shows for all ages, all GTT performances are on a rating system, similar to the one used in movie theatres. GTT offers a variety of affordable beer and wine for purchase. Consult the website Calendar for all Gorilla Tango shows, locations, rating information, tickets, and more.

www.gorillatango.com – 773.598.4549
Gorilla Tango (Bucktown) - 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647
Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre - 7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie, IL 60077

The Cribs-New Release Out May 15th

The Cribs' In The Belly Of The Brazen Bull Now Streaming On Hype
Fifth Studio Album Out In Two Weeks, On May 15th Via Wichita Records
North American Tour Dates Announced


ChiIL Live Shows has been kicking you clips the past few months and hope you had a chance to see The Cribs amazing, high energy, sold out pair of Schubas shows last month in Chi-Town.   We were there April 9th and will have live clips, show stills and a full album review up for you in conjunction with the release.   For our followers across the nation, the remaining tour dates are below and selling out fast.   Catch 
'em while you can.   They rock hard live!

On May 15th, the Wakefield trio will release their fifth studio album, In The Belly of the Brazen Bull, via Wichita Records. Recorded between Abbey Road in London, Steve Albini’s EAR studio in Chicago, and David Fridmann’s Tarbox Road studio in Upstate New York, the album can now be streamed in it's entirety over at Hype Machine.

After sold out UK and US  Spring Tours, culminating with a packed house at Music Hall Of Williamsburg, The Cribs are also excited to announce they are returning to North America. Next month they will kick of the tour on the East Coast and will then make their way across the country to the West Coast. Tickets are on sale now, head over to The Cribs website to grab your tickets while they last.

Tour Dates

06/05 - Johnny Brendas - Philadelphia, PA
06/06 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
06/07 - Black Cat - Washington DC
06/08 - Motorco Music Hall - Durham, NC
06/09 - Masquerade: Hell Stage - Atlanta, GA
06/11 - Fitzgerald's: Upstairs - Houston, TX
06/12 - The Parish - Austin, TX
06/15 - El Rey Theater - Los Angeles, CA
06/16 - Great American Music Hall - San Francisco, CA
06/18 - Venue - Vancouver CA

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Jane's Going To Summer Camp #SCamp 2012

Memorial Day weekend is rapidly approaching.   And ChiIL Live Shows will be spending it with Jane's Addiction at summer camp!    Check back with us like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often for loads of photo filled features on this year's hottest SCamp bands.   Hope to see you there.  

Check out our full show review of Jane's Addiction at The Metro, Chicago HERE.

Check out ChiIL Live Shows/ChiIL Mama's past photo filled Summer Camp Music Fest 09-11 coverage HERE.


Check out Summer Camp Music Festival's Main Site and Full Details HERE. 

It's not too late to get tickets and make some memories.   Come SCamp with the stars.

Great New News From Fitz & The Tantrums

ChiIL Live Shows caught up with Fitz  & The Tantrums at Chicago's Comma, for an intimate industry show, during their run of 3 sold out shows at The Metro.   Click the links here to check out our live footage, original video interview with members of the band, and parenting related video interview with their drummer, John Wicks, father of young twins, for our series on How Creatives Parent and How Parents Create. 
Here's what Fitz has to say:

Hello Everyone!

We are excited to announce that we've teamed up with producer Tony Hoffer (M83, The Kooks, Beck) and will begin recording the follow up to 'Pickin' Up The Pieces today in Los Angeles!! We've written over 30 songs and are ready to record!!

We're gonna do something very special with our fans this time and bring you ALL in on the process of making the new album.  You'll get video and photo updates from the studio and on the road during the recording and mixing of the new record!  We'll bring you to our photo and video shoots.  You'll be on the bus on our way to Bonnaroo while we listen to rough mixes.  You'll help us chose artwork and special package options.   Plus, you'll be the first to know when we are finished and when we release it for pre-order and streaming!  We want you to know what it's like to be IN the band!   

Come along for the ride!  Visit our website blog and social networks often so you can follow us each step of the way...

Finally, since we can not express our gratitude enough to everyone for making our dreams come true, we would like to offer you a FREE EP!!  Sign up on our WEBSITE to download a FREE LIVE EP from the House of Blues Boston and the "Breakin' The Chains of Love (Brand New Karate World Remix)" by our very own drummer Mr. John Wicks!  All we ask is that you spread the LOV and share it with your friends!!

Thank you for coming along on our journey!  We will see you in the studio.

xo,

FATT

VISIT FITZANDTHETANTRUMS.COM


This is particularly great news for this talented band.   As much as we adored their last release, the mix was rough technically, and every time a song of theirs got airplay this year, my sound guy husband would give a long suffering sigh and say, "I wish someone who had a clue would mix for them."    Sometimes wishes do come true....at least going forward.