Music | Thursday, May 5,2005

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Direct from the self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World” comes Austin’s roots-music darling Elizabeth McQueen for a one-night stand at Underground City Tavern

Music | Thursday, April 28,2005

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Crooked, creaky, cobbled-together optimism

By René Spencer Saller

A paraplegic since 1983 and an acclaimed singer/songwriter since 1988, when he was Officially Discovered by Michael Stipe, Vic Chesnutt has enjoyed a long, proli

Music | Thursday, April 28,2005

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By Tom Irwin

The anticipation is over, and the 2005 Illinois State Fair Grandstand lineup is out. Gov. Rod Blagojevich, our Illinois leader and proud owner of a score of 18 on the ACT, claims the fai

Music | Thursday, April 21,2005

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This apple didn’t fall far from the tree

By René Spencer Saller

It’s a shame that Martha Wainwright is blessed with such hypeworthy DNA. There are many other interesting, even important things to say about the Brooklyn

Music | Thursday, April 21,2005

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By Tom Irwin

Fans of contemporary rock and metal should be thrilled about this Low as I Friday night show at Viele’s Planet (126 E. Jefferson St., 525-9029). The local group recently toured bri

Music | Thursday, April 14,2005

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A maturing Beck hits a familiar note

By René Spencer Saller

Never mind that Beck looks approximately 15. Never mind that he previewed songs from Guero, his eighth album, on The O.C. He’s 34 years old, married, and a new father.

Music | Thursday, April 14,2005

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By Tom Irwin

Rest easy, friends of all ages: Your pals at Bread Stretchers (322 E. Monroe St., 217-753-3366) are back on the booking trail, bringing the finest in all-ages entertainment to downto

Music | Thursday, April 7,2005

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By Tom Irwin

Every Wednesday, now through the summer, Recycled Records (625 E. Adams St., 217-522-5122) will feature area music acts from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and stay open until 8. Last week, in case

Music | Thursday, April 7,2005

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Bird lays Eggs — and takes flight

By René Spencer Saller

Apart from fame and riches, former Squirrel Nut Zipper Andrew Bird has it all. He is to the violin what Jimi Hendrix was to the guitar, which is to say not merely a

Music | Thursday, March 31,2005

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Keeping an eye on the neighborhood

By René Spencer Saller

You don’t intend to watch American Idol, really you don’t, but like millions of your lumpen brethren, you find yourself prostrate on the couch every week, gawkin