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Top 5 November shows to see, according to Elastic’s Sam Lewis (via do312)

Top 5 November shows to see, according to Elastic’s Sam Lewis (via do312)

As you may know, Chicago Music Organization is an endeavor of the folks at Elastic Arts. We’ve recently reconnected to our roots at Elastic and re-oriented our organizational focus around local, DIY, experimental, and otherwise underground music happening in the city. Sam Lewis, one of Elastic’s Directors, is a wealth of knowledge about such events. He recently gave Do312 a peek into his November music calendar...

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Funk Trunk Records

Funk Trunk Records

Funk Trunk Records is a small vinyl record store located in the Rogers Park neighborhood on the far north side of Chicago. The idea when developing the store was to keep it eclectic and quirky, just as the neighborhood in which it resides. We specialize in the genres of funk, soul, and disco, but also carry music styles such as jazz, hip hop, house, blues,...

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The Sizzling Summer Concert 2016

The Sizzling Summer Concert 2016

The Sizzling Summer Concert Season continues at the Country Club Hills Theater Joins us Saturdays, July 9th for the Soul/R&B sound of Tony Toni Tone with special guest Dru Hill Gates open at 5: 00Pm/ Show starts at 6:30Pm Where: 4116 183rd St. Country Club Hills, Illinois 60478 When: July 9th Get tickets at http://www.cctheater.com


Petrillo Music Shell

Petrillo Music Shell

James C. Petrillo Music Shell or simply Petrillo Music Shell or Petrillo Bandshell as it is more commonly known, is an outdoor amphitheater/bandstand in Grant Park in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States.


Time Out Lounge

Time Out Lounge

Sports bar and venue on Chicago’s South Side. Chatham 8216 S. Vincennes Ave Chicago,  IL  60620 (773) 224-8430 Visit Us on Facebook


House of Blues

House of Blues

One of more than a dozen locations across America, House of Blues Chicago has booked big-name rock, metal, blues, and hip-hop bands in its 1300-capacity venue since 1996. Getting there by transit is the way to go, as it’s located in River North just off the Chicago River, inside the stunning Marina City condo complex. Parking is possible but pricy. With its folk art and Southern-inspired...

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