Rumbar Records is releasing a tribute album to The Go-Gos titled If You Gotta Go-Go, Go-Go Now on April 21 that will feature 24 acts covering songs originally recorded by the recent Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees. As the Rumbar Bandcamp page notes, some of the acts involved aren’t very well known, but there are a number of power pop favorites (and even an actual Go-Go), such as Josie Cotton; Mike Skill/Nikki Corvette; The Coolies with Clem Burke and Kathy Valentine; Natalie Sweet; Paul Collins Beat and Holly and The Italians.
This is actually not the first time The Go-Go’s have been honored with a tribute album. The indie label 4 Alarm Records released the 12-track CD Unsealed in 1999.
The above-mentioned Mike Skill still performs and records with The Romantics, but has also been known to release solo music. He has another recording coming out on April 15. It’s a cover of Wilson Pickett’s 1965 soul hit “In The Midnight Hour,” but Skill recently explained on Facebook he wanted to recreate the garage rock version he heard decades ago by the Grosse Pointe, MI group The Wanted. Sounds like a fun idea.
Meanwhile, Romantics drummer Brad Elvis has a new album with his other band, The Handcuffs, coming out on June 3. The Chicago-based indie rock group has just released “I Cry For You,” the first single from Burn The Rails. I’ve been listening to an advanced copy of Burn The Rails, and while all the material is strong, I’d agree that “I Cry For You,” with its mysterious Patti Smith vibe, is a good choice for the first single. The video was recently featured on the Glide Magazine site .
The Unswept have a new album titled Fast Casual coming out on April 22, and it’s now available for pre-order in digital and CD formats. One of the tracks, “Got Lucky,” is already available to download. It features a rare and certainly appealing lead vocal from band member Liz O’Brien, propelled by jangling guitars. Consistently fun in a vintage British Invasion vein, The Unswept is one of the many bands I’ve discovered at International Pop Overthrow - Chicago. It’s great to see the annual event is coming back this year, running from April 22 through April 30 at Montrose Saloon on the city’s north side.
In addition to The Unswept, The Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club will also be showcasing a new release at IPO - Chicago. It’s likely other bands will perform new stuff as well. It’s not too soon to check out the full schedule on the International Pop Overthrow website.
It’s also not too early to check out the list of limited-edition vinyl releases for Record Store Day 2022, which is coming on April 22. The ones that immediately jump out at me are the “Sunday Girl” seven-inch EP by Blondie; Wireless World by Nick Lowe; Spirit, Power and Soul by Johnny Marr; New Improved Kim Shattuck Demos by The Muffs; Explosions In The Glass Palace by The Rain Parade; and More Hot Rocks (Big Hits And Fazed Cookies - 50th Anniversary) by The Rolling Stones.
According to the Facebook page for Irish punk/pop pioneers The Undertones, there’s a documentary about them in the works. The band also continues to tour.
Tickets are now on sale for the hour-long Prince: The Immersive Experience, which opens at The Shops At North Bridge In Chicago on June 9. The official website promises 10 multidimensional spaces, and an opportunity to “step inside the iconic Purple Rain album cover.” All ages are welcome.
The Petty Hearts - The National Tom Petty Tribute Show comes to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights on April 23. Five days later, Shout! - The Mod Musical opens at on April 28 and will run through June 11.
Wilco will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its Yankee Hotel Foxtrot album with a 2022 tour that includes shows on April 22 and 23 at the elegant Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.
Tickets are now on sale for OUT OF SPACE, the Evanston venue SPACE’s appropriately named outdoor festival held being this summer at the Canal Shores Golf Course. The schedule finds Jenny Lewis and Trampled By Turtles on August 4; Elvis Costello And The Imposters, with Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets, and Nicole Atkins on August 5; Lucinda Williams and Waxahatchee, with Liam Kazar on August 6; and Buddy Guy, with Big Head Todd and The Monsters frontman Todd Park Mohr, and Bobby Rush on August 7.
Vocalist-guitarist Steve Hackett, who’s performed with Genesis and GTR, as well as on solo projects, has a gig coming up on May 5 at the Copernicus Center on Chicago’s northwest side. The venue is a short walk away from the Jefferson Park Metra/CTA station.
Patti Smith has a concert coming up on May 4 at Metro on Chicago’s north side. It’s part of the iconic music venue’s 40th anniversary celebration. Other major events are expected to be announced.
You definitely won’t find Precious Moments figurines and kids’ clothing at this one. Schubas, one of Chicago’s best-loved music venues, will be holding a Garage Sale on May 1. In addition to being able to buy various gig posters, furniture, and kitchen equipment, visitors can enjoy offerings from local vendors and DJs spinning tunes.
Congratulations to my nephew Joe Flamm on the first anniversary of his Croatian-Italian restaurant Rose Mary. Joe was the Season 15 winner of Top Chef on the Bravo Channel, and he’s invited some familiar names from that show to join him for a celebration at the Fulton Market area restaurant on April 20. Chefs Joe Sasto, Carrie Baird, Adrienne Cheatham, and Tyler Anderson, who’ve all gone on to great success since the competition, will be on hand. The price is $150 per person, and 20% of all tickets will be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand in its battle against childhood cancer. On a related note, Rose Mary is one of the 23 venues recently added to the prestigious Michelin Guide Chicago.
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