These Arms Are Snakes free homecoming show
When people describe a Lightning Bolt show, they chalk it up to almost a religious experience. I've seen firsthand the absolute look of enrapture on…
Crafty Bitches Unite!
If you've been to an I Heart Rummage afternoon at the Crocodile (the monthly affair that supplies us with our fancy wallets and handmade necklaces),…
So far pretty OK: New Rogue Wave track
The first track off Rogue Wave's forthcoming album is available to preview at Spin Mag's site. "Lake Michigan" contains most of the familiar element of…
Crystal Skulls live at the Crocodile
Local outfit Crystal Skulls haven’t played live since last summer – if I recall correctly, at Bumbershoot, or maybe one more show from that timeframe.…
Theater Review: Prayer For My Enemy
Prayer for My Enemy is the latest Intiman world-premiere production by playwright Craig Lucas and director Bartlett Sher, a duo whose prior efforts have yielded…
New releases for the week, from Easy Street Records
I started ranting about Versatile Heart from Linda Thompson here on TIG a couple of weeks ago. This is truly a gorgeous record that was…
"A cocktail of heroin, ecstasy, cocaine and the horse tranquiliser ketamine."
According to an article in today's Daily Mail, that's what soul singer (and my BFF) Amy Winehouse had in her system when she collapsed from…
"Secret Skin" by Busdriver
Well, this is my last iPod Roulette spin for a few weeks as I jet off to the continent for an conference. You'll be enjoying…
The weekend show check-in
Who did you see? Who did you see?My live show check-in involves checking out Lakefest, at which I had the bizarre experience of seeing a…
Sink Like A Symphony
Fred Thomas immediately strikes me as the kind of artist whose work is so very personal and introspective that anyone outside of him can't possibly…