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	Chicago Blues and Bluegrass Festival:Last Evening at Lincoln Hall Lincoln ParkTonight marks the last night of the third annual Chicago Blues and Bluegrass Festival, and I'm excited that it's going to be held in Lincoln Hall. The venue has fabulous acoustics and all of the...
	Chicago Blues and Bluegrass Festival: Where to find TLT dancing on Saturday Bucktown \| Wicker ParkThe last music festival (and maybe the warmest, given that it is indoors) takes the stage this weekend at Congress Theater on Saturday. Friday is a warmup to the 20 plus bands on 3 stages that will...
	Win Ticket's To Saturday's Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival Logan SquareHey all you Grace Potter, Edward Sharpe, The Shams Band, Van Ghost, Majors Junction, Goodbye Home, Liberty Bluegrass Band, Cobalt & The Hired Guns, Tangleweed, The Giving Tree Band, The Future...
	Chicago Blues and Bluegrass: Friday's TLT Picks Bucktown \| Wicker ParkIn the Midwest, now is about the time that the weather starts to take a turn for the worst. This means a whole lot more time spent on the couch, curled up with a cup of tea. But this weekend, we...
	It Sounds Like A Party ChicagoSo why this album review? Well, if you know Sir Real or MOFO, you know how much they give back to the Chicago scene, and to the greater music community. They are advocates, teachers, mentors...
	And After You've Gritted Your Teeth Long Enough... Chicago...it's amazing as to what happens: Things begin to get better! (I know - shocked, right? Me too!) What really amazes me even more so is the caustic effect that negative hard-wiring can have on an...
	Tonight Hard Rock Cafe Is De-Idol-wyzed River NorthWTMX is supporting the home team tonight! American Idol winner and Chicagoan (by way of Mt. Prospect) Lee DeWyze will be performing tonight as part of The Mix's After 5 Live. This series invites the...
	Soldier Field Gets Operatic South Loop, LoopI can honestly say that as long as I've received press releases from Lyric Opera, not one of them has ever started with Bear Down, Chicago Bears. Until today, when I saw the following subject line in...
	Week of Rock in the 'Burbs North SuburbsAustin’s was the place to be this past week if rock ‘n roll is in your blood. This north suburban joint, located in Libertyville, hosted a week of internationally touring acts. Austin’s is home to...
	Sound Citizen Radio: Chicago Concerts for Locals Looking for good Chicago concerts? We have you covered.Sound Citizen Radio is a podcast that plays local Chicago bands and tells you where to go see them live. In addition, you'll get other great...