Gene Wagendorf III is a music critic for Windy City Rock; his about me is as follows: It’s a lot easier to write about other things than it is to write about yourself. Unless you’re talking about writing critically. I mean, I could talk shit about me for hours. For one, I’m a Smashing Pumpkins fan and a White Sox fan. I wonder which I...
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The Last Shadow Puppet are a rock band based out of Sheffield, England. The group who formed as a side project super group who have developed a large fan base over the course of their career. Fans of their music can look forward to seeing the group in concert. It’s sure to be a great show that you won’t want to miss. Buy tickets here
Sarah is a music critic for Windy City Rock. She grew up just outside of Washington, DC and her first memories of influential music come from the riot grrrl scene of the early ’90s. Unsurprisingly, she graduated from Smith College many years later. Moving to Chicago in 2012, she immediately fell in love with the local music scene. She really enjoys when a band covers...
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Philip Montoro has been an editorial employee of the Reader since 1996 and its music editor since 2004. Pieces he has edited have appeared in Da Capo’s annual Best Music Writing anthologies in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2011. Philip has played scrap metal in Lozenge, drummed with the Disasters, the Afflictions, and Brilliant Pebbles, and sung for the White Outs. He has been...
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Early in their career, the Goo Goo Dolls frequently dimissed by critics as were imitators of the replacements: however, they refined and mainstreamed their sound to become one of the most popular adjlt alternative rockbands ofmthe 1990s selling millions of influences. That’s no knock on the band, either the music simply improved in craft and accessibilty as the years progressed, and fadio happened to be...
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Coldplay is one of the best-loved British rock bands in the world, with numerous tours, top sellers and awards to their name. Formed in 1996, the band’s original line-up comprised Chris Martin, the lead vocalist, and Jonny Buckland, the lead guitarist, who met at University College in London. Originally the band was called Pectoralz, which later became Starfish after the bassist, Guy Berryman, joined along...
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This site is for ONLINE Promotions and Marketing. Talent creates a account on the site, uploads media and content and then they invite friends to come check out there advanced profile. The site can handle different media sites in 1 location. Soundcloud, youtube, vimeo, twitter, facebook and several other sites are integrated into the network and system for offsite promotions as well so you can...
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Windy City Rock is devoted to telling you more than you probably need to know about just how much Chicago’s music scene rocks. In fact, we’re a little fanatical about it. And we’re proud of that. This site has been around since early 2008, and since then we’ve done our best to fill you in on the best up-and-coming indie rock music in our fine...
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Once a venue-for-hire, this second floor auditorium is now being booked more regularly as a music venue. While still available for weddings, DJ’s and private functions of any sort, the Empty Bottle has begun bringing in acts several times a year (in-line with what you’d find at the Bottle), and the in-house booking team fills in the rest of the calendar. The ornate auditorium is...
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Since 2006, Cobra Lounge has been Chicago’s best kept secret for showcasing regional underground and emerging music talent. National touring bands choose to play Cobra Lounge for its dynamic sound, intimate feel and unpretentious attitude. Located next door to Union Park in Chicago, Cobra Lounge is an official host venue for many of Chicago’s premier summer and fall outdoor music festivals including Riot Fest & Carnival...
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