A new album titled Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Live At Fillmore East, 1969, which is being described as “a newly discovered multi-track recording,” will be released in CD and double LP formats on Oct. 25. It’s currently available to pre-order from Rhino Records. Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Live At Fillmore East, 1969 will also be available in digital format.
Congratulations to the always unconventional and frequently funny Chicago area covers band EXPO ’76 on its 15th Anniversary. The Chicago music scene veterans came together with the concept of performing their favorite songs regardless of era or genre, and as their Facebook page notes, “we’re still out there making it happen.” EXPO ’76 celebrated the occasion at its long-time home base Simon’s Tavern earlier this week.
Monty Python members Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam are hoping to raise £120,000 via a GoFundMe campaign to finance an effort to erect a statue honoring late Python member Terry Jones on the promenade in his home town of Colwyn Bay in Wales. Those interested in helping “A Python On The Prom” campaign reach its goal can donate at the official GoFundMe page.
The Chicago-based alt rock band Smoking Popes plan to release a Live-In-Studio 30th Anniversary vinyl edition of their second album Born To Quit on September 27. The Get Up Kids will be the opening act for a tour that wraps up with shows in Chicago at Metro on October 10 and 11.
Thank You For The Days - Fans of The Kinks Share 60 Years Of Stories, a new book edited by Chris Kocher, will be available from Sonicbond Publishing in England on November 29, and in America on January 31. The collection includes a preface by band members Ray and Dave Davies and Mick Avory.
The Fleshtones are coming to FitzGerald’s in Berwyn on November 8. The long-time, critically acclaimed garage rockers will no doubt feature songs from their latest supernatural-influenced album Face Of The Screaming Werewolf. That evening will also feature Chicago area favorites, New Duncan Imperials (celebrating their 35th year) and The Handcuffs.
Reeling 2024 - The 42nd Chicago LGBTO + International Film Festival, a production of Chicago Filmmakers, opens September 19 and will run through October 6 at various venues.
The Matthew Sweet Acoustic Trio tour begins October 1 in Des Moines, Iowa and will travel extensively around America through November 16, with a show in Seattle. Sweet will be joined by Paul Chastain and Adrian Carter, who along with playing instruments, will join him for lots of three-part harmonies. For some of the dates, including October 6 in Chicago show, the trio will be opening for Hanson.
As an avid alt-rock fan, I’m aware U2 lead vocalist Bono has a son named Eli Hewson who fronts the Irish band Inhaler. Check out this live clip of “Dublin In Ecstasy” to see them at their best. But until today’s Chicago Tribune picked up a piece by Nicole Sperling from The New York Times about actress Eve Hewson, I didn’t know Bono has a daughter who’s well on her way to major success after films such as Flora And Son and The Perfect Couple. Quite a talented family.
Legendary rhythm and blues vocalist Mavis Staples has an 85th Hometown Birthday Celebration coming up on December 6 at The Auditorium Theatre in downtown Chicago. That’s five months after her actual 85th birthday, but it’s not likely anyone will complain. The event is part of the 93XRT Fall Jam Series, and will feature special guest sets by Jackson Browne and Margo Price.
Issue 19 of the very cool Pittsburgh-based alternative rock publication Second Scene can be purchased for $7 (plus shipping) on its Bandcamp page. This issue features stories on The Telescopes, Vince Melouney, Amy Rigby, and several other musicians.
Soundtrack Serenade, the self-described “Chicago-Based Eclectic Cover Band,” will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the cult classic Pulp Fiction on October 22 at Montrose Saloon on the city’s north side.
Aussie garage rockers Hoodoo Gurus have returned to the U.S.A., and they’ll be performing in Nashville, Chicago (Thalia Hall on September 18), Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and other cities. After treating American audiences to several of their classic tunes, the Hoodoo Gurus will return to their homeland for a series of shows starting on November 14.
Sixteen chefs from successful Chicago area restaurants will compete in the Hamburger Hop event taking place September 27 on the Harris Theater Rooftop. A Judges’ Choice Award will be determined by a panel of eight judges; and there will also be a People’s Choice Award. Joe Flamm of Rose Mary restaurant, BLVD Steakhouse, and being my nephew fame will serve as host, along with James Beard Award nominated chef and cookbook author Adrienne Cheatham. Joe and Adrienne were finalists on season 15 of the Bravo series Top Chef, and are both very cool people. Hamburger Hop will also feature DJs, and a variety of spirits will be available.
Trouser Press Books will offer new editions of two previously released rock and roll books on October 15. This Ain’t No Disco combines Roman Kozak’s prose with Ebet Robert’s photography to capture the unbridled atmosphere of the CBGB rock club, Robert Sellers and Nick Pendleton co-author a look at the famous Marquee club in swinging London. Both books will be available for pre-sale soon; see the official Trouser Press website for details.
Congratulations to musician/author Freda Love Smith of Blake Babies and Sunshine Boys fame on being chosen as Bloom Magazine’s Inaugural In Residence. She’ll be working on her novel Daughter Universe at The Hundredth Hill Artist retreat center in Bloomington, Indiana.
Autographed copies of Neko Case's new memoir The Harder I Fight the More I Love You are available to pre-order from Premiere Collectibles. Case is a member of The New Pornographers indie rock band, as well as a successful solo artist.
Congratulations to producers Judy Simonds and Clancy Carroll, and director/editor Doug LaValliere on the success of their Taking The City By Storm - The Birth Of Milwaukee’s Punk Scene. The limited-edition DVD has completely sold out, except for a few copies that will be available in select Milwaukee record stores.
Music industry veteran Dean Brownrout will have a book release party for his No Big Deal memoir at the Marble + Rye bar/lounge in New York on September 30.
Chicago: Home Of House, an exhibit honoring the city’s pivotal role in widespread success of house music over the past 40 years, runs through the end of October.
Paul Weller + Special Guests, the renowned U.K. musician’s first US and Canada tour in seven years, is underway, and he’ll be at The Vic Theatre on Chicago’s north side tomorrow night (September 15). Most likely, Weller will showcase songs from his new full-length album 66. Other cities in September will include Brooklyn, Boston, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver.
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child has started its run at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in downtown Chicago.
The forever-suave Roxy Music frontman and solo performer Bryan Ferry will release the 81-track Retrospective - Bryan Ferry 1973 – 2023 on October 25. Available on colored vinyl or as a 5-CD deluxe box set, it will include new and unreleased recordings, along with extensive liner notes and rare photography. It’s currently available for pre-order from his official website.
Steve Wynn from The Dream Syndicate is now also an author, with a memoir titled I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True that’s available from Jawbone Press. Copies are available on Wynn’s Bandcamp page, which is also where you can pre-order his a new solo album Make It Right.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO The Over And Out Tour throughout America is now under way and will wrap up in California with shows on October 23 and 25 at Sacramento and Inglewood respectively. Lynne will perform at the United Center in Chicago on September 27 and 28.
There will be a double bill of Material Issue (with Phil Angotti as lead vocalist-guitarist) and Tamar Berk, along with a special appearance by Starball at the Chicago north side venue Lincoln Hall on September 28.
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