Curation By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk
You shoulda been there.
1. The Coup at Reggies on Saturday night.
Posted on March 3, 2015
The Week In Chicago Rock
Curation By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk
You shoulda been there.
1. Bloom at Beat Kitchen on Thursday night.
Posted on February 28, 2015
Local Music Notebook: Garth Brooks vs. The Dead
Plus: Rahm’s Walk-Off Music vs. Chuy’s
“Rosemont paid country superstar Garth Brooks more than $1 million to launch his comeback tour last year at Allstate Arena, records show, but officials say the village made twice that much,” the Tribune reports.
“According to an agreement between the municipality and the singer’s longtime promoter, Brooks received $1,050,000 as a ‘rebate’ for holding 11 kickoff shows at the arena. The disclosure ended the village’s five-month legal battle to keep secret the financial details surrounding Brooks’ record-breaking concert stand, which sold more than 183,500 tickets.
“Under the deal, Rosemont agreed to pay Brooks $100,000 per sold-out show and a prorated sum for shows that didn’t sell out. The village also slashed the arena’s rental fee in an effort to lure Brooks’ September 2014 performances, records show.”
Sure, but what about the rider?
Posted on February 25, 2015
The Weekend In Chicago Rock
Curation By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk
You shoulda been there.
1. Koffin Kats at Reggies on Friday night.
Posted on February 23, 2015
The Week In Chicago Rock
Curation By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk
You shoulda been there.
1. Sleater-Kinney at the Riv on Tuesday night.
Kot:
“A few minutes into Sleater-Kinney’s concert Tuesday at the sold-out Riviera, a rarity occurred: guitarist Carrie Brownstein smiled. Just behind her, Janet Weiss was shaking her head like a Muppet while battering her drums. To Brownstein’s left, Corin Tucker was in full wail. The fans packed in up front were way into it – shaking fists, shouting back the words to ‘Price Tag – and who could blame them?”
Posted on February 20, 2015
Willie Wilson Sings
Tone Deaf Mayoral Candidate Insists On Taking The Mic
“For years, Mr. Wilson had created something of a stir in Christ Temple Baptist Church with his singing efforts,” the Wall Street Journal once reported.
“Tone deaf, he concedes he ‘couldn’t hold a note.’ His pastor, the Rev. Princeton McKinley, nonetheless let him sing – solo. He would gently admonish the congregation: ‘Listen to the words, not how it sounds.'”
1. At the St. John The Baptist Orthodox Church in Villa Park.
Date unknown.
Posted on February 18, 2015
Local Music Notebook: DJ Lego’s Tragic Traffic Record
Plus: Lupe’s New Old Mural
“Rafael Rodriguez, the Chicago DJ whose crash on a frozen lagoon in Lincoln Park last month led to the death of his passenger, had 13 convictions for traffic violations dating to 2007. Two years ago, the state revoked his license. It was suspended twice before that,” the Tribune reports.
“It was about 1:40 a.m. Jan. 19, when Rodriguez, 42, known as DJ Lego, was traveling south at 90 mph on Lake Shore Drive, authorities said. He lost control of his Lexus and crashed through a guardrail near Diversey Harbor.
“Killed was passenger Claudia Beruben, 37, of Calumet Park. Rodriguez, who prosecutors said had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.17, more than twice the legal limit,is in Cook County Jail in lieu of $1 million bail. His next court date is Feb. 17.
Posted on February 17, 2015
The Weekend In Chicago Rock
You shoulda been there.
1. Rectal Hygienics at Permanent Records on Friday night.
Posted on February 16, 2015
The Week In Chicago Rock
Curation By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk
You shoulda been there.
1. Machine Head at the House of Blues on Tuesday night.
Posted on February 13, 2015
Local Music Notebook: Meet Chicago’s Worst Deadheads
By Steve Rhodes
“For years, Paulette Lanzoff tried to keep her passion for the Grateful Dead a secret from fellow employees,” Shia Kapos reports for Crain’s
“I used to work at a straight-laced company. I was 35 or 40 and trying to be an up-and-comer in my career and play the political game,” recalls Lanzoff, 60 and a Dead fan since high school. Now technical director at Synergy Flavors in Wauconda, Lanzoff isn’t hiding anymore. “You get this senior statesman status and people think you’re kooky anyway, so it’s OK.”
I’ve got news for you, Paulette Lanzoff: You don’t understand the first thing about the Dead.
Posted on February 11, 2015