by brightbeat | Nov 25, 2014 | music
Mavis Staples 75 Birthday Celebration There’s nothing like gettin’ the band back together… Although Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko and the gang weren’t there, the packed audience at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre was given a classic rendition of “The...
by brightbeat | Mar 19, 2013 | music
Remembering Jason Molina Deep and brooding, haunting and mysterious… Jason Molina was a storyteller. His voice and music draw you in, feeling his pain, and maybe processing your own. He suffers no more. Jason Molina passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at...
by brightbeat | Jan 8, 2013 | music
The Scott Lucas NYE Cheers to the big New Year’s celebrations across Chicago! We spent ours as promised… following around Scott Lucas. There was a line around the block when we arrived at Metro at 9pm. Scott Lucas and the Married Men came on at 9:15 sharp, and...
by brightbeat | Jun 20, 2012 | music
Mofro is classic… and ON FIRE **WARNING: If you are easily offended by Barbie dolls in provocative positions, you should NOT click the above music video link. If you dig da FUNK, and want to laugh your ass off at the goofiest/funniest video I may have ever...
by brightbeat | Jun 18, 2012 | music
The Afghan Whigs A 2012 love letter… Those of us who remember the ‘90s may recall a certain Cincinnati band blowing our minds with an almost addictive psychedelic soul-punk sound. Legions of fans and critics adored the Afghan Whigs, and have longed for a...
by brightbeat | May 30, 2012 | music
Miike Snow A 2012 preview… An unexpected standout for me at bonnaroo last year, I am looking forward to seeing the “Toxic” duo (plus Andrew Wyatt) at Lollapalooza, touring in support of their latest release, Happy to You. Miike Snow is more than just some hot...
