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Here's a short video from last night's SLR show:

Not yet... I was just by the venue. No sign of a line... unless... nah. Never mind. ~G.

I like the Riv! It has interesting acoustics (no AC, not that we'll worry about that during the show). As already mentioned, the best sound is usually by the sound engineer's ear. Where ever he/she is listening from to mix the room, is going to sound better than elsewhere. It's bassy in the back of the main floor by the bars, most likely due to the balcony overhang. I'd stay away from there and the garbage & bar areas, because the sound of bottles breaking in the trash really can disrupt your enjoyment of the show. The balcony is hit or miss, they do fly left and right stacks for the balc

I actually like this bill. It's balanced. The true test is when the schedule is let out. Maybe there won't be any scheduling conflicts for ya. Anyway, Rothbury is ~ 3-4 hours away from here. It's an hour and a half north of Kalamazoo / Grand Rapids area. ~G.

I try to stay upright on rollerskates?

I'm promoting a couple of shows over there. However, most of the members of the Truth are in the Time... so it's that kind of a project! If you look back in the posts of those interviewed about the Time, most of them are on the bill at the show. It should be fun! I found that link to the Time on youtube... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6473RFvhCo ~G.

Yeah, well I figured that was a post on what's going on around Chicago tonight? And does everyone read every post? Plus, I kind of gave y'all a good place to check on for easy parking. That was new. Thank you for recognizing my ability to disseminate information and to promote events. I'll try to keep it to a minimum in the future for ya! ~G.

Ummm... What to say about the Time? Oh yeah... Minneapolis All-Star Supergroup The Truth will be performing two shows on Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 at the Kinetic Playground, 1113 W. Lawrence. Doors will open at 6:00 PM and the first show will begin at 8:00 PM. Doors for the second show will open at 10:00 PM and the music will begin at 11:00 PM. Tickets are $16.00 in advance and $19.00 at the doors and are available at and the Kinetic Playground Box Office http://kinetic.inticketing.com/ Early Show: http://kinetic.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?...=21284&sid= Late Show: http://kinetic.int

What do you want to do after Wilco let's out? Pack it in and call it a night? Run over to Fat Cat (a block north) and grab a drink? Hit the late night shows at the Kinetic Playground on Saturday? This made the Chicago reader's List this week! Split Lip Rayfield on Saturday February 16 at the Kinetic Playground which is a block East of the Riviera Theater. SLR is a Bloodshot Recording Artist from Wichita Kansas. They rage on stage. Parking around the Riv can be a bear, but here's a ninja parking secret... you can park in the lot at the corner of Lawrence Ave & Winthrop. The parking is gen

Santa Rosa?

I've got a bunch of old Tom Waits shows and interviews in my collection. There's this one interview where Tom starts talking about what he actually thinks of the way his material was handled. I'm not saying that Scarlet has anything to worry about, but he tore a 1970s southern rock outfit a new a&$@ole!Tom Waits can be surly!

I figure this is as good a time as any to let y'all know that there is a late night opportunity for Wilco fans to check out Split Lip Rayfield on Saturday February 16 at the Kinetic Playground which is a block away from the Riviera Theater. SLR is a Bloodshot Recording Artist from Wichita Kansas. They rage on stage. You can check them out: http://www.splitliprayfield.com/ http://www.myspace.com/splitliprayfield/ You can get tickets here: http://kinetic.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=21901 One more thing, I'll be donating my hair that night to make wigs for kids. I could use the support

Here's something late night tonight! If you're into eletronica, downtempo etc... This wasn't on pollstar. LATE FRI FEB 1ST 1am -5am Feature: 3D-MAS & Euphonic Conceptions Present: Click below for tickets: THE OFFICIAL STS9 AFTERPARTY Burning Man Legend: Random Rab Down-Tempo / Breakbeat / Trip Hop http://www.myspace.com/randomrabmusic From Pnuma Trio: A Pnuma Duo Live PA Set http://myspace.com/pnumatrio SUB-ID w/ Jeff Parker from Tortoise http://www.myspace.com/subid @ The Logan Square Auditorium Click below for directions from STS9: 2539 N Kedzie Blvd Chicago, IL 60647

Yeah, but you only get touring nationals, for the most part, on pollstar. I check it daily too. I like Jambase. It lists most of the shows in the city (local, regional, & national). ~G.

Schuba's has Jerry Joseph tonight solo. www.myspace.com/jerryjosephsolo I figure this is as good a time as any to let y'all know that there is a late night opportunity for Wilco fans to check out Split Lip Rayfield on Saturday February 16 at the Kinetic Playground which is a block away from the Riviera Theater. SLR is a Bloodshot Recording Artist from Wichita Kansas. They rage on stage.You can check them out:http://www.splitliprayfield.com/http://www.myspace.com/splitliprayfield/You can get tickets here:http://kinetic.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=21901One more thing, I'll be donating