by Man Up Chicago | Apr 11, 2012 | Chicago Concerts, Music
Mike Hadreas of Perfume Genius Brings his Sad Songs to a Sold Out Show at Schubas Spring is usually the time we slowly transition the artists on our go-to playlists: adios Bon Iver, good afternoon Big Boi. But as the weather was soaring to record highs not long ago,...
by Man Up Chicago | Jan 19, 2012 | Chicago Concerts, Q&A
Chicago’s Vintage Blue is the musical equivalent of comfort food. The rock band’s sound is familiar and accessible without a hint of pretense. Vintage Blue’s lead singer Ben Bassett describes it “contemporary classic rock,” as the group’s songs use “vocal harmonies...
by Man Up Chicago | Jan 3, 2012 | Chicago Concerts, Q&A
An interview with Purple Apple’s lead signer Olivia Eigel. Chicago has produced its share of talented rock musicians, but few could say they headlined the Metro when they were still in middle school. That distinctive honor belongs to Purple Apple, an all girl...
by Man Up Chicago | Dec 20, 2011 | 2011 Holiday Gift Guide, Chicago Concerts, Drinking
In case you don’t have an extremely busy week of shopping, holiday parties, and watching Love Actually, here’s a short list of six Chicago-ish things to do this week. Criticizing Caleb Hanie not included. Things to get you off the naughty list: 1. Live Holiday Music...
by Man Up Chicago | Aug 25, 2011 | Chicago Concerts, Music
“A prophet is without honor in his hometown,” proclaims Solomon David. Despite his use of the aforementioned, paraphrased line from the Bible, David is neither a prophet nor a preacher. He’s the lead singer of the Chicago band Blah Blah Blah, and he’s eloquently...
by Man Up Chicago | Aug 12, 2011 | Chicago Concerts
With Chicago’s two biggest outdoor festivals in the books for 2011, we decided to turn our attention to the city’s fall concert schedule. This is part two. And if you missed it, check out the first part of our Chicago fall concert preview. There will...
