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Local H: Resilience and Class
31st March 2013 • 6 commentsLast night saw yet another Local H concert in Chicagoland. For a band that tours constantly and consistently, this wouldn’t normally be anything more than another stellar performance by the duo. This show was different, though. It was the first gig after singer Scott Lucas’ brutal mugging in Russia. While the members of Local H, […]
Read MoreUltraista Tour Dates
30th March 2013 • No commentsUltraista have recently announced a few new US tour dates!! Sadly, they won’t be making it to Chicago, but at least they’ll be in the country. If you’re in California or New York, do check them out…and give me all the details! Sunday 5th May – Red Bull Academy, Terminal 5v – New York (Supporting […]
Read MoreHow to, and How Not to, Cancel a Show
25th January 2013 • 5 commentsA rather odd week for Chicago concert goers, indeed. I’ve been banging on about the Ultraista gig (and Ultraista in general, as it were) for ages, and sadly, the band had to cancel almost all of their U.S. tour dates very unexpectedly. While most of the time when such things happen it’s down to illness […]
Read MoreOur story, Morning Glory
10th April 2012 • 14 commentsAt the risk of sounding melodramatic, I truly believe music to be the most important thing in the world. It’s always there for you, caters to your every mood and whim, and never leaves you. Since 1996, no songwriter has been more a constant in my life than Noel Gallagher. It was quite funny, really. […]
Read MoreSupporting Your Career in an Increasingly Small World
18th February 2012 • No commentsChinese band Shanren have recently entered a plea of sorts on RocketHub in an effort to earn enough money to tour North America. While I have no particular allegiance to Shanren, reading about their plight did bring to mind something that I’ve often wondered. There’s no arguing that the internet has made it easier for […]
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