Director Em Cooper has created a terrific video for The Beatles song “I’m Only Sleeping” that’s like an colorful oil painting springing to life in adventurous ways. It can be viewed on YouTube and other sites. This particular version of “I’m Only Sleeping” is from a brand new version of The Beatles’ groundbreaking album Revolver that benefits from the technical wizardry Giles Martin, George Martin’s son.
Power pop masters The Smithereens are always welcome in Chicago and they have a gig tomorrow night at City Winery. Jim Babjak and Dennis Diken of The Smithereens will host an online event on TALKSHOP LIVE on November 8 at 7:00 pm EST. They’ll take questions from fans about how to purchase their recently released effort The Lost Album and a special color vinyl reissue of Christmas With The Smithereens, as well as an autographed poster. Babjak posted a link to a special message on Facebook regarding the event.
Critically acclaimed indie band The Silos are celebrating the 35th Anniversary of their independently released album Cuba, with a special double LP reissue. There’s also an anniversary tour that will bring them to Montrose Saloon on Chicago’s north side this Thursday night. The music starts at 7:00 pm; admission is $20.
The 28th Annual Black Harvest Film Festival begins this Friday and runs through November 27 at The Gene Siskel Film Center. The festival will present 20 feature films and 25 short films, plus over 15 filmmakers will make personal appearances.
The Who have concert posters from their current Hits Back Tour for sale on their official website, and there’s a variety to choose from. The debate for fans is whether you buy the one for your city or the one that looks the coolest to you. Personally, I most drawn to the one for Hollywood Bowl.
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