Rock For Hope Fundraiser: All proceeds are in memory of Ronnie Gallardo. The Reggie Bus will be at Tiger O'Stylies in Berwyn at 8 pm to bring them to Reggie's
BLACK4 (METAL)
All original rock from Chicago. Bryan Tunis-Vocals Curt Taylor-Guitar Jason Forrester-Bass Brian Madurzak-Drums.
Black4 consists of former members of Guiltrip(Curt and Jason), Hungry Onion(Bryan) and the drummer of Fist-a-Gon and Bello(Brian). The group was formed in 2011. Infusing various rock styles to create an ever evolving sound.
BLACK4
THE BUZZHOUNDS
DJ9CHICAGO
We just caught Black4 last night, opening for Mondo Generator at Reggies. Come check em out on the 12th for a great cause. They had the littlest headbanger in the audience and got the crowd going.
Sons of the Silent Age will headline a benefit for the Pablove Foundation, an organization dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research and to the empowerment of the families of cancer victims, at Metro Chicago, 3730 N. Clark, on Friday, January 11, 2013 (all ages show). Check out all the details and get your tickets here at Metro's main site.
93XRT Welcomes… A Benefit for Pablove Foundation/Rock For Kids… SONS OF THE SILENT AGE: playing the music of David Bowie, featuring SHIRLEY MANSON, MATT WALKER, CHRIS CONNELLY and more WACO BROTHERS: playing T.REX DEATH ON THE AUTOBAHN: playing KRAFTWERK
Tickets: $20 in advance or $25 day of Show date: Friday, January 11, 2013 Doors: 6:30PM | Show: 7:30PM This is an all ages show
Tickets and venue: Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago
Sons of the Silent Age was formed by vocalist Chris Connelly (Ministry) and drummer Matt Walker (Morrissey's band) and will be joined by guest vocalist Shirley Manson of Garbage fame to celebrate the music and aesthetic of the iconic David Bowie during the week of his 66th year on earth.
Dear Lover, The New Folk LIVE at Schubas 8/27/12 ChiIL Live Shows HD Video Todd Kessler (part of “Team Ceelo” on the current season of NBC’s The Voice) has several shows throughout the month of January, 2013: http://do312.com/band/todd-kessler Todd will be hosting a month-long residency at Uncommon Ground on Clark with the following guests:
Hey Chicago Metalheads: Reggie's Rock Club this Sunday night...be there. Come early for local favs, Witchbanger, opening. Stay for Queens of the Stone Age bassist/singer Nick Oliveri with Mondo Generator.
Mondo Generator was formed in 1997 by Queens of the Stone Age bassist/singer Nick Oliveri. Initially intended as a solo/side project, the classic “Cocaine Rodeo” album was recorded that same year, but shelved until the Southern Lord label released it and its unique brand of criminal insanity to widespread acclaim and horror in the summer of 2000. The follow-up, “A Drug Problem That Never Existed,” was released jointly in the Summer of 2003 by Ipecac/Rekords Rekords to further critical acclaim. A worldwide tour followed that was chronicled on video for the DVD release “Use Once and Destroy Me”. In 2004, Mondo Generator recorded and released “III The EP.” Oliveri began a solo acoustic career shortly after, which would see two full releases, “Demolition Day”, and 2010′s “Death Acoustic.” In 2006, Mondo Generator released “Dead Planet: SonicSlowMotionTrails” on English label Mother Tongue. It would be released worldwide the following year on Suburban Noize Records. In late 2010, Mondo Generator would be put on a back-burner as Oliveri rejoined Kyuss, re-branded as Kyuss Lives!, which also featured John Garcia, Brant Bjork, and new guitarist Bruno Fevery. In early 2012, Oliveri exited Kyuss Lives and is now concentrating full-time on Mondo Generator. The new album, “Hell Comes To Your Heart,” was released on July 3 via Mondo Media/Cobraside.
WITCHBANGER
Five guys from bands such as Wickerman, Buried at Sea, Unfortunaut, The Peelers, Boneface and a few others…
Farm Team....says NYC, the punching bag of hurricanes and heretics?! The City of Big Shoulders is not one to take a challenge lightly. Chicago has world class productions from Broadway in Chicago extravaganzas to our vibrant, thriving store front scene.
Our city's got major talent and our shows are affordable. And it just gets better for 2013...
League of Chicago Theatres, with Choose Chicago, is spearheading a major new initiative, Chicago Theatre Week, because this Second City is second to none when it comes to theatre lovers!
The tickets go on sale this Wednesday, January 9th at 10am. We expect a number of other participating theatres to be added soon. There are some unbelievable ticket deals for some hot shows—and we expect many of them to sell out quickly!
Over 75 productions will be participating in special events and ticket deals (tickets available at $15 and $30) for the week of Feb 12!
Many many of ChiIL Live Shows' favorites are on board:
Participating Theatres
(**ChiIL Live Shows' favorites, where we've reviewed shows, are in red. Come ChiIL out with ChiIL Live Shows in 2013 for more theatre news, original reviews, ticket giveaways, video interviews, original content, photo & video filled features.)
A Red Orchid Theatre American Theater Company The Arc Theatre Bailiwick Chicago Barrel of Monkeys Blue Man Group Broadway In Chicago Buzz22 Chicago Chemically Imbalanced Comedy Chicago Children's Theatre Chicago Dramatists Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago Symphony Orchestra Citadel Theatre Company Collaboraction ComedySportz Dog & Pony Theatre Co. Emerald City Theatre First Folio Theatre Goodman Theatre Greenhouse Theater Center Griffin Theatre Company Harris Theater for Music and Dance The House Theatre of Chicago Joffrey Ballet Laugh Factory Lifeline Theatre Lookingglass Theatre Company
MCA Stage Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Million Dollar Quartet The Neo-Futurists Northlight Theatre Nuns4Fun Oracle Productions The pH Comedy Theater Porchlight Music Theatre Pride Films and Plays Profiles Theatre Raven Theatre Red Tape Theatre Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Saint Sebastian Players The Second CityShattered Globe Theatre Steep Theatre Company Steppenwolf Theatre Company Storefront Theater Theatre & Interpretation Center at Northwestern University The Theatre School at DePaul University Theatre Seven of Chicago TimeLine Theatre Company UP Comedy Club Victory Gardens Theater Writers' Theatre
LEAGUE OF CHICAGO THEATRES PARTNERS
WITH CHOOSE CHICAGO FOR
FIRST-EVER CHICAGO THEATRE WEEK
FEBRUARY 12-17, 2013
The League of Chicago Theatres, in partnership with Choose Chicago, announces the first annual Chicago Theatre Week, celebrating the rich tradition of theatre-going in Chicago and encouraging residents and visitors alike to attend a live show. Chicago Theatre Week will be held February 12-17, 2013 and will include discounted tickets and added incentives.
Over 100 shows are expected to participate during Chicago Theatre Week. Each theatre will offer $15 or $30 tickets for the week of February 12 and tickets will be available at a centralized website, www.chicagotheatreweek.com, starting January 9, 2013.
During the course of the week, there will be special events at participating theatres, including enrichment activities such as talk backs with artists and added value activities such as drink specials, as well as hotel and restaurant discounts.
“The goals of Theatre Week are to celebrate Chicago theatre by offering patrons special incentives, expanding the reach throughout all Chicago neighborhoods. We hope that the initiative inspires a renewed and heightened appreciation throughout Chicago and the Midwest for our rich theatre industry,” comments Deb Clapp, Executive Director of the League of Chicago Theatres. “The League is delighted to partner with Choose Chicago on this project and we are excited to work with Melissa Cherry in her role as Vice President for culture and neighborhoods – nothing could fit her new role better than a project that encompasses theatre in so many of our neighborhoods.”
Eileen LaCario, Vice President of Broadway In Chicago and Chair of the League of Chicago Theatres adds, “We are looking forward to a spectacular week, filled with amazing theatrical experiences including a kick-off party, special events and specially priced tickets that will make theatre accessible to a wider audience – family and friends alike should get together in February to see great theatre in Chicago. Additionally, the promotional support for Theatre Week will benefit all participating theatres. We applaud the City of Chicago and Choose Chicago for embracing this new initiative as part of the new Chicago Cultural Plan.”
“Theatre Week will expand the visibility of theatre as a vital industry in Chicago. Theatre is an important part of what attracts regional visitors and residents to this city and Choose Chicago is honored to participate in the development and promotion of the week-long event. The participants will be located throughout downtown and in Chicago’s great neighborhoods and suburbs. It’s a testament to the quantity and quality of the artistry and business acumen throughout the industry in Chicago,” says Melissa Cherry, Choose Chicago's Vice President for Cultural Tourism and Neighborhoods.
About Chicago theatre
Chicago theatre is the leader in the U.S. with more than 250 theatres throughout Chicagoland, comprising a rich and varied community ranging from storefront, non-union theaters to the most renowned resident theatres in the country, including 5 that have been honored with Regional Tony Awards, and the largest touring Broadway organization in the nation. Chicago’s theatres serve 5 million audience members annually and have a combined budget of more than $250 million. Chicago produces and/or presents more world premieres annually than any other city in the nation. In 2009-10 alone, Chicago theatre companies produced more than 130 world premiere productions and adaptations. Each year, Chicago theatres send new work to resident theatres across the country, to Broadway, and around the world.
About the League of Chicago Theatres
The League of Chicago Theatres is an alliance of theatres which leverages its collective strength to promote, support, and advocate for Chicago's theatre industry locally, nationally, and internationally. The League of Chicago Theatres Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the art of theatre in the Chicago area through audience development and support services for theatres and theatre professionals.
For a comprehensive list of Chicago productions, visit the League of Chicago Theatres website, www.chicagoplays.com. Discounted tickets are available at www.hottix.org. Additional information about Theatre Week is available at www.chicagotheatreweek.com.
ChiIL New Year 2013 Photo Credit: Dugan Kenaz-Mara (11)
Happy New Year! Come ChiIL out with ChiIL Live Shows & ChiIL Mama in 2013. We try not to duplicate content much, with our sister site, but these local fam friendly ticket giveaways are too good to keep quiet about! Winning Wednesdays are back, where we sum up loads of our great giveaways in one place. We have a bunch of sweet Chicago area tickets for live music and theatre and our CDs, books, toys, etc. giveaways are open to anyone 18+ anywhere in the USA. Enter like we vote in Chi, IL...early and often. Good luck and enjoy!
**ChiIL Mama's your source for great urban-funky-fun-alternative family friendly original content, photo and video filled features, rockin' giveaways, news, and reviews.**
**ChiIL Live Shows is your source for theatre and music reviews, original band interviews, pit photos, live show footage, free downloads and tour news for the big kids--AKA: adults--in a variety of genres. Don't let the ChiIL name fool you. We cover the rock, punk, alternative and metal scene, cover large music fests like Lollapalooza-Riot Fest-Summer Camp Music Fest & North Coast Music Fest, and shoot and interview touring bands that play Chi, IL.** Current Chicago Ticket Giveaways:
*This week we also have a Deep Fried Pickle Project 5 song EP for our 4 ticket winner!
Enter through Thursday midnight every week. We'll have a review of
Deep Fried Pickle Project's
new full length CD, Green and Bumpy, along with 2 more 5 song EP CDs to give away soon, nationwide. We'll also be video interviewing the band, and shooting their Beat Kitchen set this Sunday.
CHICAGO SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL, JANUARY 3 – 13, 2013
Stage 773 Artistic Director Brian Posen proudly announces the dates for the 12th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, an annual event that celebrates the best in local, national and international sketch comedy, runs January 3 - 13, 2013. All performances take place at Stage 773,1225 W. Belmont.
Several teen sketch comedy groups from the Elmhurst and Wilmette areas will be performing among over 130 other groups at Stage 773’s 12thAnnual Sketch Comedy Festival, January 3 - 20. The teen troupes are named ATC Teen Comedy Troupe, Department of Homeland Obscurity, Just Bust a Move, Mocktail, Code Red Vines, and S-Cubed.
Teen Groups 2pm Sunday 1-6:
Just Busta a Move
Lizzy, Michelina, and Kirsten are back in this energetic tribute to the crazy moments in everyone's lives. This fast-paced show will leave you laughing in the aisles, and pondering your own insane experiences. Join Just Bust a Move as they dance their way through competition, embarrassment, and misunderstandings.
Department of Homeland Obscurity
The Department of Homeland Security (D.O.H.O) is made up of 4 extremely talented and attractive boys from Elmhurst Illinois.Together, they hope to bring everyone closer with their inspiring sketches and funny jokes. Just kidding! They're here to make you laugh! Or Cry (out of joy).
ChiIL Out With 4 free tickets to one of the family shows at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 13th.
Disclaimer: Thanks to Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival for giving us 4 tickets for our readers.
In the two weekends from January 3 – 13, 2013, more than 800 artists from 130 sketch comedy troupes will perform more than 170 shows for the largest ever Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival – and the largest sketch comedy festival America has ever seen.
The festival’s performance dates and times are: Thursdays at 8, 9 and 10 p.m., Fridays at 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 p.m., Saturdays at 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 p.m., and Sundays at 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 8 and 9 p.m.
Tickets are $14 each Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and $15 each on Saturdays. Tickets are on sale now at www.Stage773.com, by phone at 773.327.5252, and in person at Stage 773 box office.
The complete schedule for the 12th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival can be viewed here.
About Stage 773
Stage 773 celebrates off-Loop Chicago performing arts and artists. Formerly known as Lukaba Productions, Stage 773 is a non-profit Chicago company that produces The Cupid Players, Bri-Ko, The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, The Chicago Women’s Funny Festival and other programs, as well as offering subsidized theater rental space to the hundreds of itinerant off-Loop companies and performers. Stage 773 is located at 1225 W. Belmont; Stage 773’s four theaters are home to performances by some of Chicago’s most innovative, creative and passionate off-Loop performing artists. For more information on Stage 773 and a list of current events at Stage 773 visit Stage773.com or call 773.929.7367 ext. 112.
