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Chicago Choir Goes To China

Some very lucky local high school students are getting the opportunity to go to China. Five US choirs are participating in Beijings’ Countdown Festivities for the 2008 Summer Olympics, and Chicago’s Walter Payton College Preparatory Concert Choir is one of the chosen groups. Thing is, a trip like this is VERY expensive. They want to […]

 

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Podcast: How To Be A Rock Star

“Chicago’s one of the most passionate cities in the country about music.” John Reese

I’m a rocker chick. I love music that pounds through my veins like a 5-alarm hangover. I love going to concerts and headbanging until my neck is so stiff the next day I can barely turn. So when I heard the lineup […]

Podcast: Lucid Ground

I think I’m in love.
Since Michael Teach of Chicago Acoustic Underground told me back in late September that I needed to check out Lucid Ground, I’ve seen them five times. Yes, five. In two months. And on Wednesday the 28th I’m going to make it six.
One of these does include their appearance at CAU’s studio, […]

Podcast: Maura Lally & The Pickin’ Bubs

Dust off the rockin’ chair, pour a pitcher of iced tea (or mint juleps, if you prefer), and relax. Maura Lally & The Pickin’ Bubs are comfortable, homey, and just plain fun. Michael Teach and I had the pleasure of chatting with and listening to this bluegrass band in Chicago Acoustic Underground’s studio and we […]

Podcast: Eclectic Theory

Eclectic Theory is originally from Champaign, IL, but fortunately they’re coming to Chicago. They’re a fun group of guys with an “eclectic” sound that encompasses many styles in the rock genre. I was able to experience their diverse music live when they came up on a recent evening to Chicago Acoustic Underground’s Lincoln Park studio:
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