Friday, May 12, 2017

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Depending on what time you’re reading this, you might still have time to catch singer-guitarist Phil Angotti performing songs from his latest album Such Stories tonight at a CD release show at the G Man Tavern on Clark Street. The event is being hosted by CAUDog Records and Avenue N Guitars, and Angotti will be joined by Rachel Drew and Tommi Zender, with special guests Joe George and Tony Richards.

If you miss Angotti’s show at tonight, you can catch him next Friday, May 19 at The Elbo Room on Lincoln Avenue, along with power pop marvels The Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club and Sunshine Boys. They’re part of the WNUR Power Pop Shoppe showcase.

Tickets went on sale today for Over The Rhine at SPACE in Evanston on August 26 and 27, and Paul Weller at House Of Blues on October 9.

There will be a Renegade Craft Fair Pop-up tomorrow and Sunday on Halsted, between 18th St. and Canalport.

My superstar chef nephew Joe Flamm and his Spiaggia co-worker Tony Mantuano will be part of Craft And Cuisine event at The Park At Wrigley tomorrow afternoon. Other participants include Stephanie Izard of Girl And The Goat fame; Matthias Merges from Yusho; Paul Kahan from Big Star; Chris Teixeira and Samantha Turner from West Town Bakery. There will be over 40 beer and wine tastings.

John San Juan, who is a founding member of The Hushdrops and just released a solo album, will be opening for Ian Hunter at Park West tomorrow night.

The recently reunited Baltimore-based power pop band Splitsville will headline a four-act showcase tomorrow night at the LiveWire Lounge on Milwaukee Avenue. Chicago bands Hyperplane, Collectors, and The Handcuffs are also on the bill.

Tickets are now on sale that amazing August 11 triple bill of Dwight Twilley, Pezband, and Shoes at The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

Neil deGrasse Tyson, a guy who’s so smart he got to host Cosmos and do cameos on The Big Bang Theory, will be at the Chicago Theatre this coming Tuesday night to talk about his book Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.

Writer Steve Johnson had an interesting feature story in yesterday’s edition of the Chicago Tribune about the American Writers Museum, which officially opens at 180 N. Michigan Avenue this Tuesday. Johnson notes, “the museum manages to feel ambitious, far-reaching and wise in its appreciation of writers and writing.”

Texas Guitar Shows is bringing what’s being billed as the Midwest’s Largest Guitar Show to the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park next Saturday and Sunday. Adult admission is $20; children 11 and under can attend for free if accompanied by an adult.

Micky Dolenz will be performing at City Winery Chicago on June 13 and 14.

There’s a triple bill of Roxy Swain, Toy Robots, and Cheryl Lynn Tomblin coming up on June 16 at Wire in Berwyn. Material Reissue and Cliff Johnson with The Raine will be performing at that same venue on June 24.

There’s still time to check out the Omaze fundraising site for a chance to have breakfast in London with seven of the actors who have portrayed the lead character in the legendary Doctor Who British sci-fi series. Donations start at $10 and can be done via Paypal or credit card. The campaign is part of the annual Red Nose Day to help save children from poverty around the world, and involves Peter Capaldi, Matt Smith, David Tennant, Peter Davison, Paul McGann, Sylvester McCoy, and Colin Baker. Donations must be received by May 31; the winner will be announced around June 9.

Omaze, has also partnered with Ringo Starr and The David Lynch Foundation for a charity event involving his birthday on July 7. The Beatles’ drummer and other VIP guests will be gathering in Los Angeles for brunch, and fans have an opportunity to join in the fun. Donations start at $10 and can be done via Paypal or credit card.

There are two weeks left to see the critically acclaimed production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora.

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