Wicked Opossum Records, a Mishawaka, Indiana independent label, released Starstruck: A Tribute To The Kinks yesterday on its Bandcamp page. Several of 14 tracks find current bands taking a revved-up approach to Kinks classics. It’s also available on CD.
WXRT air personality Ryan Arnold will be giving away the station’s 50th Anniversary t-shirts at the Reckless Records 1379 N. Milwaukee Avenue location at 4:00 pm today. I have it on good authority that Santa is bringing me one, along with an XRT 50th Anniversary coffee mug for Christmas.
The official Facebook page for the U.K. 1990s band Lush recently offered a post from vocalist-guitarist Miki Berenyi stating, “Been rehearsing with the lads and got a tidy set of songs for upcoming book/music events!” Berenyi has been promoting her new memoir Fingers Crossed -How Music Saved Me From Success in venues and book stores around the U.K. It would nice if she came across the pond for some gigs in the States.
Jumpin’ Jack cash, it’s a gas, gas, gas. The Rolling Stones have become the fifth British rock and roll act to be honored in The Royal Mint’s Music Legends £5 coin series. The previous honorees were Elton John, Queen, David Bowie, and The Who. Prices range from £14.50 for the uncirculated coin to £5,215.00 gold proof coin.
Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood continues to feature his mates and other iconic musicians in his art. He describes a new set of prints as being “Released for the very first time from my personal archive.” The collection offers Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, and Elvis Presley.
Liar’s Club on Fullerton in Chicago is presenting a triple bill tonight with Kozmic Kicks, The Handcuffs, and Poison Boys. DJ Platzer will be spinning records between sets. The action begins at 9:00 pm.
Stax Records co-founder Jim Stewart passed away at age 92 earlier this week. As noted by Adrian Sainz in an Associated Press article picked up by the Chicago Sun-Times, Stax Records released 800 singles from 1959 to 1975, including Otis Redding’s “Dock Of The Bay,” Sam And Dave’s “Hold On, I’m Coming,” and “Green Onions” by Booker T And The M.G.s. Stewart was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2002.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t there, but I trust an Empty Bottle Instagram post that says Jack White’s 2-hour performance at the north side Chicago venue this past Wednesday night was a smashing success. In related news, the Rough Trade Records website chose White’s Fear Of The Dawn/Entering Heaven Alive/Live From Marshall as its second favorite U.S. vinyl album of 2022.
If These Walls Could Sing, Mary McCartney’s new documentary about the amazing history of Abbey Road Studios in London begins streaming on Disney + next Friday, December 16.
The Belmonts will be performing holiday music at Coco And Blu Cafe in Arlington Heights tonight from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. The merriment will include special prices on cocktails.
The immersive exhibit Bob Marley: One Love Experience, having already made stops in London and Toronto, will come to the Ovation Hollywood venue in Los Angeles on January 27. Its features include photography, music, concert videos, and a One Love Forest.
Musician Jason Narducy, musician/actor Michael Shannon, and their friends will perform songs by The Modern Lovers at SPACE on January 19. The Evanston venue is having a Holiday Pop-Up Holiday Market today and tomorrow, and again next Saturday and Sunday.
The Don’t Lie To Me! - Celebrating The 50th Anniversary Of Big Star’s #1 Record tour recently kicked off in Athens, GA and will move on to dates in Memphis, Jersey City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Carrboro, NC. The performers are Big Star drummer Jody Stephens, Mike Mills from R.E.M., Jon Auer from The Posies, Chris Stamey from The dB’s, and Pat Sansone from Wilco. The band will play the entire #1 Record album, plus songs from Big Star’s other two albums.
Singer-guitarist Phil Angotti will return to City Winery Chicago tomorrow for another Beatles Brunch. This one starts at 12:00 pm and will focus on The Magical Mystery Tour soundtrack.
Starting next Friday, December 16, Canadian moviegoers will be able to watch Revival69: The Concert That Rocked The World—a new documentary directed by Ron Chapman—in several theaters around the country. The film explores the story behind a 1969 concert at the Varsity Stadium in Toronto that featured John Lennon With The Plastic Ono Band (Yoko Ono, Eric Clapton, Klaus Voormann, and Alan White); Chuck Berry; Little Richard; Jerry Lee Lewis; Bo Diddley; Gene Vincent; The Doors; and Alice Cooper. At the time, the concert was called The Toronto Rock And Roll Revival. Hopefully, it will distributed in the U.S.A. at some point.
Goodman Theatre’s annual New Stages Festival is going on now through December 18. Admission is free but tickets must be reserved in advance.
Vocalist-guitarist Steve Barton has released a two-sided Happy Holidays single with help from fellow Translator member Dave Scheff. They’re backed by an all-star lineup of Peter Buck from R.E.M., Scott McCaughey from Young Fresh Fellows, and Debbi Peterson from The Bangles on “Just Like Christmas” and “Happy New Year.”
Chicago Acoustic Underground (CAU) will present a Christmas edition of its Singing For Your Supper series next Thursday, December 15 at Foundation Tavern. Presented by Michael Teach and Donna Adler, the event will offer performances by Mark Dvorak, Donna Adler, Chris Churchill, James Van Camp, Patty Peace, and Victor Canelas. Patrons can expect some traditional holiday music, along several original songs. Foundation Tavern is located at 5007 W. Irving Park Road.
Fans of mystery author Maureen Johnson’s Truly Devious series will be glad to learn that Stevie Bell, the young and brilliant sleuth of those books, will return in a new novel titled Nine Liars. This time out, she’ll be investigating a murder in England. It’s due out on December 27.
My wife Pam and I caught Elf: The Musical at Drury Lane Theatre last Saturday, and enjoyed the spirited singing and dancing. Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin’s writing was clever, with occasional current cultural references deftly incorporated in the dialogue. Hats off to Ben Dow, A.D. Weaver, Lydia Burke, Sean Forunatato, Melody A. Betts, and the rest of the cast.
It’s not too soon for Chicago area rock fans to make their New Year’s Eve plans. Local H will be performing at The Bottom Lounge just west of downtown, with big bird as their opening act. EXPO ’76 is likely to be even more fun than usual as they ring in 2023 with an off-kilter selection of cover tunes at Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights. Tickets are now on sale for the Hey Nonny Women’s Jazz Festival coming up on the weekend of January 6 – 8.
Chicago-based rockers Kevin Lee And The Kings will hold their Annual Christmas Bash on
December 10 at the Chicago Loop Sports Bar And Grill in Streamwood.
The Famous In The Future sketch comedy group will present their very first holiday-themed show, A Judy Christmas, next weekend at The Den Theatre.
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