kidsmoke

Dear bbop, I've been reading your reviews with appreciation and admiration for years, but this one so perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the night, the energy in the room...you've outdone yourself! It's a truly great review. 

I wanna hear "Ian Dury".

This is off-topic a bit but in organizing my old ssf souvenirs, I've discovered I have an extra little Solid Sound #6 schedule booklet from 2019. I don't need this extra so if somebody out there needs a ssf souvenir from 2019, just ask! 

Welcome to Via Chicago! I hope someone has that beer can for you! 

Terrific review, Vince!

On 3/22/2024 at 6:06 AM, nalafej said:

Waxahatchee and Liam Kazar

I saw clips from that show...she & the band were on fire, and having so much fun! 

How can anyone not get swept up in this gorgeous album? It has surely proven to have staying power. The songs at 25 still feel so fresh!

Congratulations, Wilco! 

I have been educated; thank you. Patron saint of the soccer. Now I get it. GO St. David GO!!!

Who, please, is St. David?

I hope you're right!

What a great piece! Thanks for sharing it!

I will be there with you to celebrate such a good life. I still can't quite fathom that he's gone. 

How can you NOT hate that "EYE Ee Eye EE Eye" part in Eye Will Always Love You OOO OO OOOOO? Good call, Jeff.

This place will never be the same. Farewell, dear Lotti! may you find the great icehole in the sky. 

For all of Joe's friends:

A Celebration of Life will be held on January 27th, beginning at 7 p.m. All of Joe's friends are invited to come and share stories and music and memories. It will be at

The Windsor Tavern & Grill

4530 North Milwaukee Ave.

Chicago IL 60630

January 27th, beginning at 7 p.m.

Many have wondered at the suddenness of Joe's passing. The sequence of events was that Joe had developed a massive infection in his leg, possibly related to a bowel breakage. (Autopsy will be done). There was consideration of amputation of the leg but by then the infection was overwhelming his system, and he died. It all happened with stunning rapidity.

The only blessings in this are that when Joe first got to the hospital it had become obvious that surgery of some kind would be needed, and so Joe was sedated and comfortable; in no pain. When his situation was cascading downward, he was in no pain, sedated, and he died peacefully. His family was close.

With the deepest sadness, I have to announce that our beloved longtime member, Joe Campbell (JCamp) has died. He left us on Christmas Eve. I'm choosing to hold him in my heart as, simply, having "left the building". I don't believe the love and kindness he exuded could just disappear. It's all energy. So Joe is still out there with his big heart and his warm, wide grin, just looking for a good venue. 

Joe, you always did love travel. Wherever you're off to now, I hope it's a wonderful journey. You deserve that. Bye until we meet again. Love, Donna

On 12/25/2023 at 12:20 PM, chuckrh said:

Taylor Swift is Barbie.

I love this. 

I'm very happy with this lineup! 

22 hours ago, Tweedling said:

Funny how time slips away. 18 years here as well. I don’t visit too much but it’s so cool to see some familiar folks still participating and that makes me feel good. I wanted to drop a few lines to agree with you, TCP. This site has blessed me in so many ways. From new music to old music, tablature to file sharing, disagreements to agreements and everything in between. I wonder if some of the newer cats know how crazy this place used to get. Hahaha When I take in how the world seems to be operating these days it’s nice to visit a familiar place like this and reassure myself that what I see on tv and internet media is not a real reflection of our  world. Kidsmoke, Beltmann, Analogman, tongue-tied lightning very cool to see you all here. 

Great to see you as well, Tweedling! 

I'm loving these detailed reviews!

4 hours ago, bböp said:

 
This is the kind of content people come to Via Chicago to be mystified by. Certainly not any of my idiotic ramblings…

 

I never upload photos, but I shall try to add one of our Stan from last night since I am indeed a Stan stan:

 

 

This makes me happy. Who doesn't love Stan?! He deserves that trophy and all that love.

I'm a few days late because how do you folks keep up with yourselves? Anyway this is 4 days past but I'm still starry-eyed and dazzled from last Friday, seeing the brilliant Evie Sands and band at The Mint, a tiny club in L.A.

From the moment their set began, I was transported, outside myself and totally happy. You music addicts know exactly what I'm referring to. I was just so happy it was stupid. What an amazing and connected band Evie has, and what a force of nature she is!!!

When they come around, you go see them. Don't miss them. Wow. I still can't keep the smile off my face. This is what music is for.

Love you, Evie! Rock on!!!

Thanks always for the insightful and detailed reviews that let those of us not able to be there, still "be there".  You have a gift for capturing the mood.

12 hours ago, Chez said:

Gotta say that the MBV cover was pretty great.

 Agreed!