Music | Thursday, January 20,2005

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n If you've got the winter blues and you can't beat 'em, here's a chance at least to join them. The River City Blues Club of Peoria, Bloomington's Blues Blowtorch Society, and our very own Illin

Music | Thursday, January 13,2005

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By Tom Irwin

• It's one more chance for the Last Chance Blues Band, as the popular local group winds up the music box again. New members Rick Hardin, Larry Harness, and Lincoln Eades join original members,

Music | Thursday, January 13,2005

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Listen to his voice, and it all makes sense

By René Spencer Saller

Richard BucknerDents and Shells (Merge) A former acquaintance of mine -- pretty, intelligent, seemingly sane, and legally married -- used to be obsessed with Richard Buckner. She claimed tha

Music | Thursday, January 6,2005

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Cool Beans keeps it jumpin’

By René Spencer Saller

Beans Shock City Maverick (Warp) Two years after the demise of his trio Antipop Consortium, hip-hop iconoclast Beans is keeping busy. In 2003, the New York-based MC and producer released his

Music | Thursday, January 6,2005

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By Tom Irwin

• Prepare to rock as the band Low as I releases Shot Heard Around the World on Friday, Jan. 7. The band formerly known as Mindfold will be selling and signing the new CDs after an acoustic show

Music | Thursday, December 30,2004

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Swann’s way

By René Spencer Saller

Bettye Swann Bettye Swann Honest Jon's/Astralwerks You've probably never heard of Bettye Swann, which is sad for many reasons; on the bright side, though, it means you're in for a treat. Thanks

Music | Thursday, December 30,2004

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By Tom Irwin

n On New Year's Eve, Café Kanichi-Wa (1117 S. Grand Ave. E) presents, exclusively for your entertainment pleasure, a wild and ferocious battle of the bands pitting Springfield Shaky against Per

Music | Thursday, December 23,2004

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If you get a Trojan horse, ride it

By René Spencer Saller

Le TigreThis Island (Strummer/Universal) After two full-lengths and a couple of EPs on the now-defunct indie label Mr. Lady, Le Tigre has apparently tired of preaching to the choir. Predictably

Music | Thursday, December 23,2004

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By Tom Irwin

• Capcitill Promotions invites you, the listening public, to a "Hoes Exposed" meet-and-greet at Two Olives and Pepper from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 28. What will you meet and greet at a such an event

Music | Thursday, December 16,2004

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By Tom Irwin

• On Wednesday, Dec. 22, celebrate the Winter Solstice and the fifth anniversary of Trout Lily Café -- Illinois Times readers' "Best of Springfield" pick for coffee. Proprietor Kate Hawkes says