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Monday, June 9, 2014
SPOON: NPR FIRST LISTEN LIVE TODAY AT 12:30PM Chicago Time
INCOMING: Empires at Chicago House of Blues 6/24, Letterman 6/17 and More
EMPIRES TO PERFORM ON
THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN
STEREOGUM PREMIERES NEW TRACK
PLEASE DON'T TELL MY LOVER
GQ MAGAZINE'S 25 BEST SONGS OF THE SUMMER
BAND PERFORMING AT BONNAROO, AUSTIN CITY LIMITS & MORE
NEW EP HOW GOOD DOES IT FEEL OUT JUNE 17TH
ON CHOP SHOP / ISLAND RECORDS
Empires are thrilled to announce they'll make their TV debut on The Late Show with David Letterman on June 17th! That same day, Chop Shop / Island Records will release the band's new EP How Good Does It Feel - a collection of songs that will appear on their major label debut Orphan out later this year.
A band hand-picked early on by NPR Music as one their 100 acts to see at SXSW this year, Empires new single "How Good Does It Feel" was recently named one of the 25 Best Songs of the Summer by GQ Magazine.
Stereogum is now streaming "Please Don't Tell My Lover" - a new song from the EP which they rave, "Empires make timeless music - upbeat yet melancholy, pleasant but not saccharine, lyrics tangled up in the messy business of romance ... these guys have their own thing going, though, and that thing is highly appropriate for the summer that is about to unfold before us."
Empires have already played the Hangout and Bottle Rock Music Festivals, toured with Margot & The Nuclear So and So's and are looking forward to performing at this year's Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits Music Festivals. The band will also hit the road with The Chain Gang of 1974 this July.
The EP (and upcoming LP) was produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, The War On Drugs and The Black Angels) and will be available in digital and on limited edition 10" vinyl. Visit iTunes, Spotify and www.weareempires.com for more info.
Pre-Order EP How Good Does It Feel here: http://www.myplaydirect.com/empires
Stay tuned for more news!
Remaining Tour Dates (more to be announced):
June 5 Barboza Seattle, WA
June 6 Doug Fir Portland, OR
June 7 Neurolux Boise, ID
June 9 Kilby Court Salt Lake City, UT
June 10 Lost Lake Lounge Denver, CO
June 12 Bonnaroo Manchester, TN
June 18 Mercury Lounge New York, NY
June 20 Musica Akron, OH
June 21 Musica Akron, OH
June 24 House of Blues Chicago, IL
June 25 Summerfest Milwaukee, WI
July 12 Common Ground Music Fest Lansing, MI *
July 16 Crescent Ballroom Phoenix, AZ *
July 18 The Roxy West Hollywood, CA *
July 19 Observatory Santa Ana, CA *
July 21 Bottom of The Hill San Francisco, CA *
July 23 Bunk Bar Portland, OR *
July 24 The Imperial Vancouver, BC *
July 25 The Bartlett Spokane, WA *
Sept 6-8 LouFest St. Louis, MO
Oct. 3-5 Austin City Limits Austin, TX
Oct. 10-12 Austin City Limits Austin, TX
* With The Chain Gang of 1974
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AMERICAN IDOL WINNER LEE DEWYZE, 80'S ALT-ROCKERS 10,000 MANIACS TO PLAY UNDER THE STARS, JULY 5 AT AURORA'S RIVEREDGE PARK
American Idol season nine winner and Mount Prospect's own Lee DeWyze and 80's alt-rockers 10,000 Maniacs are paired for a special double bill, Saturday, July 5 at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora, one of Chicagoland's nicest, newest outdoor concert venues.
The park opens at 6 p.m. DeWyze performs at 7 p.m. 10,000 Maniacs take the stage at
9 p.m.
Tickets are only $12. To purchase, go to RiverEdgeAurora.com, call the RiverEdge box office, (630) 896-6666, or visit RiverEdge's satellite box office, the Paramount Theatre,
23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
The RiverEdge box office is also open at the park for day-of sales from Noon until show time.
9 p.m.
Tickets are only $12. To purchase, go to RiverEdgeAurora.com, call the RiverEdge box office, (630) 896-6666, or visit RiverEdge's satellite box office, the Paramount Theatre,
23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Saturday.
The RiverEdge box office is also open at the park for day-of sales from Noon until show time.
Lee DeWyze
There's no doubt that winning American Idol season nine in 2010 rocketed Lee DeWyze's career. Not only did DeWyze demonstrate his versatility singing "Ain't No Sunshine," "It's a Beautiful Day" and "That's Life," four years later, people are still talking about his amazing rendition of "Hallelujah."
But that's nothing compared to what happened after the Mount Prospect native got to write and record his own music, peaking with his latest CD, Frames. Frames is filled with critically-acclaimed, emotionally-charged songs including the recent Top 40 charter "Fight," which was featured on The CW's Hart of Dixie. Likewise, DeWyze wrote an original song "Blackbird" exclusively for AMC's hit series The Walking Dead, which aired in an episode last March.
For more information, visit leedewyzeofficial.com.
Lee DeWyze "Fight" Live In-Studio
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10,000 Maniacs
10,000 Maniacs helped define the alternative college rock sound of the 80s. With hits like "Candy Everybody Wants" and "These Are the Days," 10,000 Maniacs sold millions of records and entertained millions more touring the world.
Over 30 years from when they first took the stage, 10,000 Maniacs is still packing live shows that leave audiences buzzing. Violinist/vocalist Mary Ramsey, wife of 10,000 Maniac's original co-founder John Lombardo, is the new front woman for the band. Their latest folk-alt-rock album "Music from the Motion Picture" was released in February 2013.
For more information, visit maniacs.com.
10,000 Maniacs "These Are Days"
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About RiverEdge Park
Chicago and Chicago's western suburbs have a beautiful, new outdoor concert venue to enjoy after last summer's grand opening of the new RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora - Illinois' second largest city.
In addition to Lee DeWyze and 10,000 Maniacs, national acts playing RiverEdge this summer include 18th Annual Blues on the Fox headliners Jimmie Vaughan, Los Lonely Boys and Taj Mahal (June 27 & 28), Under the Sun Tour with Sugar Ray, Blues Traveler and Uncle Kracker (July 6), Lady Antebellum (August 7), Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland (August 29) and one more major concert TBA (August 10; announcement and ticket-on sale date is June 22).
Community festivals also will attract all ages to downtown Aurora including the ColorVibe 5K Race (June 15), Aurora's Fourth of July Celebration, the Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Festival (July 26 & 27) and the Fox Valley Irish Festival (August 2).
RiverEdge Park is inspired by outdoor entertainment facilities in Chicago's Millennium Park and Northerly Island, and Milwaukee's Summerfest. Anchored by the striking John C. Dunham performance pavilion, RiverEdge features 30 acres of beautiful riverfront grounds, state-of-the-art acoustics and lighting, and a full array of concessions. RiverEdge has a capacity of 8,500.
Anyone who has been knows RiverEdge is clean, staffed with friendly people, and is easy to get to. RiverEdge Park is accessible via Metra's Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) line. Paid public parking is available in the Metra lot, additional private lots surrounding the park and in downtown Aurora just a few blocks from RiverEdge.
All events at RiverEdge are general admission. There will be limited bench seating on and event-by-event basis at RiverEdge in 2014. Guests are encouraged to bring folding bag chairs (shoulder height) or blankets. Some shows like Lady Antebellum and Jennifer Nettles will have standing room only in front of the stage with a designated area for chairs or blankets behind the sound tower. Visit RiverEdgeAurora.com for specifics about each performance.
Food and drink are available for purchase inside RiverEdge Park. No outside food or drink (except sealed water bottles) are allowed in the park. RiverEdge concessions offer a diversified menu from official food vendor Two Brothers Roundhouse, along with a bar featuring domestic and craft beers, wine, sodas, bottled water and more. A busy row of festival food vendors also set up tents to sell everything from hot dogs to funnel cakes.
Events take place at RiverEdge rain or shine, unless conditions endanger the safety of artists and the public. Concertgoers are advised to call the RiverEdge Park Weather Line, (630) 723-2480, to check status if inclement weather is pending.
The 2014 RiverEdge Season is sponsored by The Dunham Fund, City of Aurora and Paramount Arts Center Endowment (PACE).
RiverEdge Park is managed and programmed by the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA), which also oversees operations for Aurora's historic Paramount Theatre. Under the guidance of President and CEO Tim Rater, ACCA has a proven track record of attracting audiences to downtown Aurora, with first-year attendance at RiverEdge estimated at 100,000, and annual attendance at the Paramount Theatre having grown from 55,000 in 2010, to more than 250,000 for the recent 2013-2014 season.
The 2014 RiverEdge Season is sponsored by The Dunham Fund, City of Aurora and Paramount Arts Center Endowment (PACE).
RiverEdge Park is managed and programmed by the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA), which also oversees operations for Aurora's historic Paramount Theatre. Under the guidance of President and CEO Tim Rater, ACCA has a proven track record of attracting audiences to downtown Aurora, with first-year attendance at RiverEdge estimated at 100,000, and annual attendance at the Paramount Theatre having grown from 55,000 in 2010, to more than 250,000 for the recent 2013-2014 season.
For more information, visit RiverEdgeAurora.com or call the RiverEdge box office, (630) 896-6666.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Chi, IL Live Shows On Our Radar Via Silver Wrapper including Taste of Randolph and MORE
INCOMING:
Here's a sweet taste of things to come, from our friends over at Silver Wrapper. Check it out. Here at ChiIL Live Shows we're stoked for the following acts and more:
- 06/13/14 [TOR After] Dumpstaphunk w/ BS Brass Band, DJ RC at Bottom Lounge BUY TICKETS • 07/18/14 [Phish After] "North American Scum becomes LCD Soundsystem" (featuring Joel Cummins and members of Cosby Sweater, Digital Tape Machine, Spart Parts) at Concord Music Hall BUY TICKETS
Click here for our prior original Dumpstaphunk video interview and live show shots from Concord & Summer Camp Music Fest.
More of our favorite original live show shots of Dumpstaqphunk are embedded at the bottom of this post.
More of our favorite original live show shots of Dumpstaqphunk are embedded at the bottom of this post.
Fest Alert:
More of our favorite original live show shots of Van Ghost are embedded at the bottom of this post.
- 06/13/14 - 06/15/14 Taste of Randolph at 900 W Randolph St
- 07/19/14 [Phish After] Dopapod at Concord Music Hall BUY TICKETS
- 08/01/14 [Lolla After] Disclosure at Aragon Entertainment Center BUY TICKETS
- 08/01/14 [Lolla After] Gramatik w/ HeRobust, Russ Liquid, Gibbz at Concord Music Hall BUY TICKETS
- 08/22/14 - 08/24/14 The Boulevard: Logan Square Music Festival at Logan Square
Dumpstaphunk Shots by ChiIL Live Shows:
Van Ghost Shots for ChiIL Live Shows:
FEST ALERT: North By North on The North Stage And More At Milwaukee Arts Fest 6/28
Chi, IL Live Shows on Our Radar:
*North by North playing the North Stage at 5:15PM on June 28.
More of our top picks:
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Friday, June 6, 2014
PHOTO RECAP: Cirque Shanghai Warriors at Navy Pier #OriginalPhotos #Review #ChiILPicksList
ChiIL Mama was stoked to be back at Cirque Shanghai for the fifth year, to shoot and review at the press opening last week. It's become one of our favorite annual shows, and we were stoked to see many of their breathtaking signature acts are back again, along with new Warrior themed choreography.
Both of my kids and two of their friends were able to catch the show and the kids and I all dug it.
We recommend Warriors as a fun, affordable, all ages treat and we've added them to our ChiIL Picks List.
Both of my kids and two of their friends were able to catch the show and the kids and I all dug it.
We recommend Warriors as a fun, affordable, all ages treat and we've added them to our ChiIL Picks List.
Check Out Our Full Set Of Original Photos In The Slide Show Below:
(Check the bottom of this post for more of our favorite live show shots from that night, if you can't view the slide show on your device, or just want our "best of".)
ChiIL Mama's ChiIL Tips:
1. Check out the merch table. Seriously. Compared to most circuses where a sno cone will seriously set you back, Cirque Shanghai's merch is downright affordable! We got a cool half mask for $3 and the full face masks are just $5. Same goes for the big, red fans. They're a steal at $5. Be forewarned, this may be the loudest fan EVER. They snap open with a thwack and are waaaaaay more than $5 worth of fun. 3 of the 4 kids with me that night got them, and before we'd even left Navy Pier, they had choreographed fan routines worked up. We're all about toys that inspire creativity!
The fans also double as a keepsake and a great place to collect signatures of the performers who are happy to sign after the show.
If you're opposed to loud noised while driving, DO secure the fans before take off. I don't mind as long as there's no high pitched tween shrieking. That's where I draw the line. My daughter & her 2 friends had a fabulous time all the way home, belting out Eye of the Tiger and Crazy Train accompanied by frequent fan snapping.
2. Catch the show on a Wed or Sat and stay for the free fireworks. They're short and sweet but they're a colorful, fun way to cap off the evening and happen shortly after the show. Go for the evening show any Wed-Sat night and Navy Pier and the Chicago skyline look magical after dark!
We embrace the multicultural, here at ChiIL Mama, so we're listing their acts with the Chinese names as well as the English. Pretty cool, huh? (Your kids can practice their calligraphy.)
Speaking of Chinese characters, my kids are wondering what the wonderful fans they got at the show say. Anyone who can translate, please let us know in the comments section. I'm picking up a friend coming from O'Hare on Friday afternoon, who has been teaching in China for years, so if nobody has replied by then, I'll run it by her and share our findings!
List of Acts
1, Opening Wushu/ Kinetic poles
开场荡竿／武术棍术
2, Masters of the Sword and Shield/ The water Meteor.
武术盾剑／流星
3, Hoop diving
武术对打／地圈
4, Chinese Mouth Balancing
顶技
5, Teeterboard
功夫扇／大跳板
6,Silk
绸吊
7, Wushu: The pageant of Arms
中华利器
8, Shoulder Ballet
肩上芭蕾
9, Comedy Bowl Kicker
滑稽翘碗
10, Wheel of Destiny
生死轮
11, Globe of Death
环球飞车
12, Final
谢幕
Check out the Warriors Promo Video Here:
Check out the Warriors Promo Video Here:
“CIRQUE SHANGHAI: WARRIORS” RETURNS FOR 9th SUMMER SEASON TO NAVY PIER® PEPSI® SKYLINE STAGE MAY 21 – SEPTEMEBER 1
Tickets now on Sale for “Cirque Shanghai: Warriors” with New Acts Including the Martial Prowess of Chinese Kung Fu and Wu Shu Masters
“Cirque Shanghai” is proud to return this summer to Chicago’s Navy Pier with a brand new show, “Cirque Shanghai: Warriors.” Performances begin Wednesday, May 21 and run through Monday, Sept. 1 at the Pepsi® Skyline Stage, a 1,500-seat, canopied, open-air theater on Navy Pier® (600 E. Grand Ave).
Now in its ninth consecutive summer season at the Pepsi® Skyline Stage, this latest installment of “Cirque Shanghai” combines the impressive acrobatics audiences have enjoyed in the past with the martial prowess of Chinese Kung Fu and Wu Shu masters. The result is powerful display of athleticism and the mastery of disciplines that formed the backbone of military might in ancient China for thousands of years.
This summer’s production of “Cirque Shanghai: Warriors” brings an extraordinary line-up of thrilling acts to the stage, including The Kinetic Poles, the powerful Water Meteor and the heart-pounding Pageant of Arms. Returning to the production from last year is the fate-tempting “Wheel of Destiny,” and China’s premier daredevil steel-globe motorcycle troupe, “Imperial Thunder”.
Directed by Miao Miao Chen, “Cirque Shanghai: Warriors” is presented in this exclusive U.S. engagement by Navy Pier in conjunction with International Special Attractions, Ltd. (ISA) production headquarters in Shanghai, China.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE AND TICKET INFORMATION
“Cirque Shanghai” will perform May 21 – September 1. Performances will be held at 10:30 a.m. May 21 and 29. Beginning May 23 the regular performance schedule is:
- Wednesday at 2, 6 and 8 p.m.
- Thursday at 2 and 8 p.m.
- Friday at 2, 7 and 9 p.m.
- Saturday at 2, 6 and 8 p.m.
- Sunday at 2 and 4 p.m.
Tickets are on sale beginning May 2 via Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com/shanghai. Tickets are $19.50- $39.50 for adults and $15.50 for children ages 3 to 12. Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more are also available by calling GroupTix at 773.327.3778 or visiting www.grouptix.net.
Special Packages for summer 2014 include: The Navy Pier Fun Package containing, a Emperor’s Court “Cirque Shanghai: Warriors” ticket, a 40 min Skyline boat cruise, a Ferris Wheel voucher, a Pepsi Skyline Stage $5 concession voucher and a 20% off RIVA coupon for $43, with a children’s version available for $28. In addition, the Navy Pier Nightlife package combines a “Cirque Shanghai: Warriors” Emperor’s Court ticket, a Landshark Beer garden $10 voucher and a Hagen Daas double scoop cone/cup voucher for $36.50.
ABOUT THE CREATIVE TEAM
International Special Attractions (ISA) was established in 1996 and over the past two decades has become a world leader in the production of large scale special attractions, events and theatrical productions. In addition to presenting Cirque Shanghai, ISA was the first company to bring Chinese acrobats to Broadway. For the past two years, ISA has presented The Ice Kingdom, a 14,000 square foot experience made entirely of ice, at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. ISA’s other ICE! attractions are mounted annually at four Gaylord Hotel locations throughout the United States, and are enjoyed by over 1 million people each year. ISA also produces Luminasia, the larger-than-life lantern attraction, which was seen last year at the Washington State Fair, and for the past four years at The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY. In 2014, ISA is adding two additional Luminasia locations, one in Blackpool, England, and another in conjunction with the LA County Fair. ISA clients have included The Walt Disney Company, Gaylord Entertainment, The Queen Mary, The New Victory Theatre in New York, Navy Pier Chicago, The Galt House Hotel, Busch Entertainment Corp and Six Flags, Inc. Featured Television coverage has aired internationally, on networks including NBC, CBS and ABC to name but a few.
Drawing from his classical music background, Haiping Ge was one of the earliest producers serving in the Shanghai government’s Office of Cultural Exchange Affairs. From that office, he hosted many of the first Western entertainers performing in China.
For the last two decades, Haiping Ge has been producing shows with ISA for the world’s premium venues. His current productions include: Cirque Shanghai for New Victory Theatre on Broadway; ICE! Attractions in Dallas, Nashville, Orlando and Washington D.C. in association with Gaylord Resorts; Luminasia at The Galt House in Louisville, KY, USA. Haiping also produced a Chinese acrobatic show for Disney World, Florida which will run through the end of this year.
Miao Chen is a second-generation performer as well as the show’s director. She studied with the internationally famous Shenyang Performing Arts Academy beginning at age five, and joined the acclaimed Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe, one of the top ten troupes in all of China, at age 13. Chen is the recipient of a Gold Lion Award from the International Acrobatics Competition in France, and received the top award for Best Innovative Performance in Uruguay. Chen has performed throughout the USA, Canada, Europe and Asia. In 2006 and 2007, Chen worked as a choreographer for “Le Grand Cirque” which has toured in cities across Australia, the United Kingdom and United States. Chen previously directed hit productions of “Cirque Shanghai” in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
ABOUT NAVY PIER
Located on Lake Michigan, just east of Chicago’s downtown, Navy Pier is the most-visited tourist and leisure destination in the Midwest, welcoming nearly 9 million annual visitors. Originally opened in 1916 as a shipping and recreation facility, it is now one of the country’s preeminent recreation and exposition facilities, showcasing 50 acres of parks, gardens, restaurants, shops, attractions, sightseeing and dining cruise boats, exhibition facilities and more.
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