Concert Review - King Khan & BBQ Show at Lincoln Hall

Welcome back!  This episode gives a live music rundown for the month of April and a concert review of The  King Khan and BBQ Show (stream their new album here) at Lincoln Hall on March 17, 2015.


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APRIL SHOWS:

F 4/3 - Hidden Hospitals record release, Mighty Fox, Soft Speaker, Common Shiner @ Double Door - 8 pm, 21+, tickets $7 adv/$10 door/$17 VIP Ticket Info

W 4/8 – Ezra Furman @ Subterranean – 8:30 pm, 17+, tickets $12 Ticket Info

4/10 - Hookworks, Verma @ Empty Bottle - 21+, $12 tickets - Ticket Info

W 4/15 – Darling, Valaska, Love Raid @ Schubas – 8 pm, 21+, FREE Show Info

Th 4/16 – Saul Williams @ Lincoln Hall – 9 pm, 21+, $20 Ticket Info

F 4/24 – Whiskey Shivers @ Schubas – 10 pm, 21+, $12 Ticket Info

Sa 4/25 – Windy City Soul Club @ Empty Bottle – 9 pm, 21+, tickets $5 at door Event Info

M 4/27 – Varsity, Dream Version @ Schubas – 8 pm, 21+, FREE Show Info

Coming soon!

Very excited to announce that we'll be returning soon from our extended hiatus with new audio content and other Chicago-based musical delights.

What I'm trying to say is: Get Ready, Get Hype.

<3 susan.="">

(PS- we're accepting submissions for reviews and Green Room Sessions interviews - if you're interested, please reach out to us at indiesomnia@gmail.com.)

Green Room Sessions: Warm Ones

This Green Room Sessions interview and live music session with Chicago's Warm Ones was taped Sunday, December 5, 2010. Warm Ones are playing live at Martyrs' this Friday with GRS alums King Sparrow and Secret Colours, along with local band Hollus. The show starts at 9 pm and tickets cost $10 (advance tickets available here), but until then, check out what the guys had to say about their music and whet your appetite with a couple sweet tunes from their album, Sprezzatura, arranged for guitar and iPhones.

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Warm Ones' GRS Setlist:
Quiet Epilogue
Wonders of the World

Green Room Sessions: The Singleman Affair

This interview and solo acoustic session with Dan Schneider of The Singleman Affair was taped Wednesday, January 19, 2011. The Singleman Affair's new album, Silhouettes At Dawn, is available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats on the Cardboard Sangria Records website. You can hear Dan play with the rest of the band at their record release show at The Hideout on Friday, February 11 ($10, 21 and over; advance tickets are available here).

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PART ONE
PART TWO
PART THREE

Dan's GRS Setlist:
Same Sky I See*
Silhouettes at Dawn
Asleep on the Ground
Wings*
Lady of the Sea
I am Waiting

*These tracks also appear on The Singleman Affair's new full-length, Silhouettes at Dawn. It is available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats on the Cardboard Sangria website.

Green Room Sessions: Santah

This Green Room Sessions interview and live music session with Stan McConnell of Chicago indie folk band Santah was taped on November 17, 2010. You can hear him talk about his band and their music by clicking on the embedded players below, as well as hear him play a couple of songs live and acoustic. He's solo here, but you can hear Stan play live with the rest of the band this Wednesday, November 22 at Schubas (advance tickets available here).

Take care, and hope to see you next year for more great Chicago music on Indiesomnia!
Love,
Susan.

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PART ONE
PART TWO

Stan's GRS Setlist:
Cold Wave
Bat Suite
Teeth
No Other Women

Green Room Sessions: Dastardly

This Green Room Sessions interview and live music session by Chicago band Dastardly was taped Sunday, November 14, 2010. You should check out their live show tomorrow night (Thursday, December 9) at Schubas, where they will be celebrating the release of their new album (advance tickets are available here). A big thank you to Gabe Liebowitz, Sarah Morgan, August Sheehy, John Humbracht, and Andy Taylor for talking and playing on the show. (On a personal note, I really hope the story in "Church Date" actually happened. I'm just saying.) Enjoy!

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PART 1
PART 2
PART 3

Dastardly's GRS Setlist:
Exercises in Self Loathing
Rose Marie
Creepy
Freight Train
Morning Blue
Church Date
Traffic

Green Room Sessions: Village

This Green Room Sessions interview and live music session with Stephen Ucherek and Mike Racky of Chicago band Village was taped Tuesday, September 14, 2010. They are playing tomorrow night at Mayne Stage in Rogers Park with Jaill and and Team Band (advance tickets available here). Village is one of my favorite bands. You should go see them tomorrow. And listen before you go to what Steve and Mike had to say about music and other matters.

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PART ONE
PART TWO

Stephen's GRS Setlist:
Among the Trees
The Days Are Gifts
Panoramic Visions

Green Room Sessions: King Sparrow

This Green Room Sessions interview and live acoustic session with Eric Georgevich of Chicago band King Sparrow was taped Tuesday, October 5, 2010. You can check out Eric's thoughts on the band's new full-length, King Sparrow, and check out his live acoustic versions of some tracks off the new album. You can hear him play live with the full King Sparrow lineup at their record release show tomorrow night (Friday, October 15) at Schubas.

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Part 2


Eric's Live Acoustic GRS Setlist:
Leave It All Behind*
Charlie*
Lie*
Bones and Skin

*Songs from King Sparrow's new full-length, King Sparrow, available October 15 here and in limited-edition hand-numbered CD at their record release show at Schubas (tickets available here).

Green Room Sessions: Darling

At long last, the Green Room Sessions interview and live acoustic session with Chicago Americana/experimental trio Darling sees the light of day...or something like that. It was taped Tuesday, August 24, 2010, and today is a special day for the band, as their debut full-length, Lights That Last Forever also saw its official release today. You can pick up the album in CD or cream-colored vinyl/digipak from the Cardboard Sangria Records website, or at fine local music retailers. Special thanks to band members Jeff Schneider, Don Ogilvie, and Nick Voss for taping the interview. Be sure to mark your calendar for their album listening party/DJ night this Thursday at The Burlington.

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Part 1
Part 2
Part 3


Darling's Green Room Sessions live acoustic setlist (all songs appear on their new album, Lights That Last Forever):
Heart Attack
Bicycle Ride
Bad Dream
Move In Move On
Been Sold
Gathered

Teaser: Green Room Sessions: Darling

So here's what happened. The guys from Darling were awesome enough to tape an in-depth interview and live music session last month, but I came down with an evil superbug cough that drains me of my life force and haven't finished the edit yet! However. They're playing tomorrow night (Thursday, September 16th) at The Hideout to celebrate the release of their first full-length album, Lights That Last Forever (out on Cardboard Sangria Records September 28), and I wanted to give all y'all a taste of what's in store at the show and on the podcast. Seriously, it's a good album, they are a fun and talented bunch of guys, and you should listen to their music now. Which is where the online player below comes in. And stop back soon for the full interview where they talk about music, life, and why Darling Must Drum. :)

Check out "Bad Dream," one of the live acoustic tracks from their Green Room Sessions interview HERE.

Green Room Sessions: Chew Heart

This Green Room Sessions interview with Chicago band Chew Heart was taped Sunday, August 22, 2010. The band discussed their new EP, Messy Snarls (out Tuesday, Sept. 14 but available now through In Timid Nation and other online retailers). The band is playing a FREE record release show tomorrow night, Sunday, September 12 at the Whistler. The show starts at 9:30 and is 21-and-up.

The track featured at the end of the interview is "Western Mass" and appears on the Messy Snarls EP.

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Green Room Sessions: Soft Speaker

This Green Room Sessions interview and live music track comes from Chicago-based quartet Soft Speaker, taped live June 22, 2010. The podcast is now streaming online (just click on the embedded player below) and available for download for a limited time here. A big thank-you to Joe Daley, Blair Douglass, Paul Foreman, and Nick Roccio of Soft Speaker, and be sure to check out their headlining single-release show at Schubas this Saturday (details and ticket info available here, and take it easy in this hot weather with some cool live music.
Love, Susan.
Listen to the interview and live track "Pagan Pastimes" from Soft Speaker here!

Green Room Sessions: Secret Colours

This Green Room Sessions interview and live acoustic set with the members of Chicago band Secret Colours was taped on May 26, 2010, and can be downloaded here for a limited time (or you can stream the podcast online using the online player at the right-hand side of this page). A special thank-you to band members Tommy Evans, Dave Stach, Dylan Olson, Justin Frederick, and Margaret Albright, and go check out their album release show at Lincoln Hall tonight with Gold Motel (who are also releasing an album) and Mini Mansions!

((TICKET LINK))

Listen to the interview and live acoustic session with Secret Colours!

Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Secret Colours' GRS Setlist:
Redemption*
Jellybean*
Some Might Say*
Chemical Swirl*
Love*
Set Me Free

*Featured on their new full-length album, Secret Colours.

Green Room Sessions: Geronimo!

This Green Room Sessions interview with Kelly Johnson and Ben Grigg from local rock trio Geronimo! was taped on April 19, 2010, and can be downloaded here for a limited time. They are playing an album release show for the new Geronimo! full length, Fuzzy Dreams, at Schubas tomorrow night, April 30, with Kid, You'll Move Mountains, polarOPPOSITEbear and Inspector Owl. Seriously, check it out, they're a fun bunch of guys and the music's pretty sweet! :)

Love, Susan.

Listen to the interview with Geronimo! and preview two tracks from FUZZY DREAMS here!


Fuzzy Dreams tracks featured on this podcast:
Geronimo! - Design Yourself A Heart
Geronimo! - Approaching the Skyline

Playlist and Podcast for February 13, 2010

And, as promised, here is this week's podcast, also available for online listening at the right-hand side of this page. It's heavy on Valentine's Day-related content (after all, everybody loves a love song) and a delightful interview with Chicago's own King Sparrow. Go see some live music this week—everything on this week's showlist is highly recommended by me personally. Take care, enjoy the show (and a Happy Anna Howard Shaw Day to us all)!
<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
King Sparrow – Derailer
Blondie – Hanging On The Telephone
Jefferson Airplane – Today
Bird Ate My Donut – Winter
Sublime – Caress Me Down
King Sparrow – The Wreckage
King Sparrow – The River
King Sparrow – Forest
King Sparrow – Bones and Skin
The White Stripes – In The Cold, Cold Night
Dan Auerbach – I Want Some More
Elephant Gun – Wolfeater
Wilco – I'm The Man Who Loves You
Buzzcocks – Ever Fallen In Love
Joey Ramone & Holly Beth Vincent – I Got You Babe

UPCOMING SHOWS:
2/13 – King Sparrow, Maritime @ Beat Kitchen
2/14 – Sass Dragons, Elephant Gun @ Ottoman Empire
2/15 – Editors @ Vic Theater
2/18 – Bird Ate My Donut @ Martyrs
2/18 – St Vincent @ Metro
2/19-2/20 – Smoking Popes @ Reggie's Rock Club (Fri 2/19 with Blasted Diplomats!)

New Show On Its Way

A new podcast, featuring some sweet local music previews, a fantastic and engaging interview with Chicago band King Sparrow (who are playing an all-ages show tonight, 2/13, at Beat Kitchen), and, of course, some songs in honor of St. Valentine's/Anna Howard Shaw Day. The download link should be up later today, but in the meantime, check out the week's showlist, and take a gander at this catchy little number in the latest Onion.

<3, Susan.

UPCOMING SHOWS:
2/13 – King Sparrow, Maritime @ Beat Kitchen (ALL AGES!!)
2/14 – Sass Dragons, Elephant Gun @ Ottoman Empire
2/15 – Editors @ Vic Theater
2/18 – Bird Ate My Donut @ Martyrs
2/18 – St Vincent @ Metro
2/19-2/20 – Smoking Popes @ Reggie's Rock Club (Fri 2/19 w/ Blasted Diplomats)

Boo Wa Wa Hoo Hoo Hoo

There's no podcast this week, as it's Christmas! Go spend time with the family you were born with and/or the family you choose for yourself. I HAVE, however, selected a new holiday classic for you to enjoy in video form: The Professor Brothers' 'Prisoner Christmas' by the one and only Brad Neely. This week's showlist follows, and I hope to see you all back here next week for an extra-long New Year's Eve podcast!
<3, Susan.



SHOWLIST:
12/22 - Coltrane Motion @ Double Door
12/23 - Percolator @ Empty Bottle
12/26 - CAW! CAW! @ Beat Kitchen
12/26 - Pet Lions @ Empty Bottle
12/29 - Tom Schraeder & His Ego @ Schubas
12/29 - The Good Life @ Subterranean

Playlist and Podcast for December 16, 2009

As winter closes in, and the wind punches you in the face with a blast colder than the snow queen's frosty tits, it's nice to know you at least have some good music in your not-too-distant future. That last sentence kind of got away from me, but this week's podcast can be downloaded for a limited time right here, or you can listen online by clicking on the player at the right-hand side of the page! The playlist follows, along with a list of some promising live music happening in town over the next week. Go see some live music--it's not *that* cold out yet!
<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
Mannequin Men – Rathole
Village – Lava Birds
Pixies – No. 13 Baby
Love – Hey Joe
On The Lam – Love, Hate Kind of Thing
Blitzen Trapper – Black River Killer
Sufjan Stevens – To Be Alone With You
The Singleman Affair – Eyelids in Light
Department of Eagles – No One Does It Like You
The Gories – I'll Go
Andrew Bird – Tenuousness

UPCOMING SHOWS:
12/15–12/17 – Andrew Bird @ Fourth Presbyterian Church
12/16 – The Last Chivalrist (On The Lam solo set) @ Underground Lounge
12/16 – Sissy Mena @ Double Door (album release)
12/18 – Mannequin Men, White Mystery, Village @ Empty Bottle
12/19 – The Detroit Cobras @ Double Door (Benefit for Scotland Yard Gospel Choir)
12/20 – Lasers and Fast and Shit, Old Fake @ Metro
12/21 – The Singleman Affair, Mean Sea Level @ Schubas (Cardboard Sangria showcase)

Playlist and Podcast for December 8, 2009

And we're back with a brand-new episode of Indiesomnia! The podcast is available for a limited time here, or you can listen in by using the player on the right-hand nav bar of the page. Welcome back--I've missed you!
<3, Susan.

PLAYLIST:
13th Floor Elevators – You're Gonna Miss Me
King Sparrow – Sightseers
Iggy and the Stooges – T.V. Eye
Arctic Monkeys – I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Welcome To Ashley – Nothing But Grey Skies Ahead
Nico – These Days
Headlights – Cherry Tulips
Elsinore – Kate
Blah Blah Blah – Why Am I The Only One Laughing
The Useless Wankers – Too Late
The Stranglers – Golden Brown

UPCOMING SHOWS:
12/8 – King Sparrow, Helicopters @ Double Door (Benefit for the Arts at Perspectives Charter School)
12/9 – Welcome To Ashley, Adam Ashbach @ Schubas
12/10 – Headlights @ Lincoln Hall
12/10 – Old Fake @ Subterranean
12/11 – Elsinore @ Beat Kitchen
12/12 – Blah Blah Blah @ AMP Rock Lounge

Coming soon...

We're starting back up with new podcasts just in time for a good holiday season. Stay tuned for our triumphant return to (internet) radio, including a delightful interview with the boys from King Sparrow.

Oh yeah, it's gonna be a good winter.
<3, Susan.