Talk about a busy weekend! You would almost have to try to have a bad time this over this coming weekend. When it rains, it pours – and from Friday through Sunday, it is a torrential storm of rock in Chicago!
Friday, February 26th - Lincoln Hall - 10pm – SOLD OUTHeadliner: Portugal. The Man
Openers: Port O'Brien, The Dig
If you have been listening to the podcast, you know how excited we have been for this show. Portugal. The Man is a mind-blowing live band that deserves your immediate attention. This genre-blending rock band out of Alaska are playing larger venues every time through with good reason. If you got your tickets before this one sold out, make sure to get there early to catch Port O'Brien. The bay area folk-rockers are a heck of a lot of fun live, and should put you in great spirits for the main act. We will be shocked if you don't walk out of the show with a copy of Threadbare in your hand.
Friday, February 26th - Cubby Bear – 9pm - $15 in advance, $20 at the doorHeadliner: Story Of The Year
Opener: Saosin, AM Taxi
We would not normally recommend hitting a show to see an opening band, let alone one where the band in question is the first opener, but there are a few things that make this one an exception. First, the band is AM Taxi, who we firmly believe are set to blow up big. Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, this is Q101's 'No Brainer' concert to benefit the American Brain Tumor Association. Great cause and a great band? Winner, winner - especially for those who missed out on the sold-out Portgual. The Man show.
Friday, February 26th – Schubas – 10pm – SOLD OUTHeadliner: Rocky Votolato
Opener: Josh Caterer
Well done, Chicago! It seems you really want to rock on Friday night, with two quality sold out shows on Friday night. Thankfully, Schubas advises that Rocky Votolato will be back supporting his fantastic new album, True Devotion, on April 16th at Lincoln Hall. Count us in, and we recommend you do the same! If not for the face-melting Portugal. The Man show, we would be here… or at the AM Taxi show. How did we go the last week with nothing to do, and have three land on the same night?
Saturday, February 27th – The Hideout – 9pm - $8Headliner: Pet Lions
Opener: Resident DJs, Bald E and Mother Hubbard
Described on The Hideout's site as a 'dance party and social', we are not quite sure what to expect here; other than some outstanding danceable indie pop courtesy of Chicago's Pet Lions. Regardless of what happens before and after, Pet Lions are worth heading out for.
Saturday, February 27th – Schubas – 10pm - $14Headliner: Laura Veirs & The Hall Of Flames
Opener: Old Believers, Cataldo
If not for the mysterious fun of the show listed above, it would be an easy decision to check out the folksy acoustic goodness of Laura Veirs. Her latest effort, July Flame, is a gorgeous listen that we can only imagine is even more wonderful live. If we could be at two places at once, we would be here… and would make our clone go to our day jobs.
Saturday and Sunday, February 27th and 28th – Metro – 9pm, 6pm – SOLD OUTHeadliner: Alkaline Trio
Opener: Cursive, The Dear & Departed
Alkaline Trio doesn't need a lineup like this to sell out Chicago. Even though you are probably there to check out the new disc, This Addiction, live, make sure to get there early to catch both of the opening bands; who are worth your time in their own right. At least you have two other great options for live music on Saturday if you are without tickets.
