Our (fairly) regular roundup of Music & Arts related news from Chicago-based web media, featuring thoughts and insight from some of the city’s most dedicated writers.
- The Secret History of Chicago Music: Georgia Tom Dorsey
He his biggest hit as raunchy bluesman Georgia Tom Dorsey, but today he’s known as “the father of gospel music.”
by Plastic Crimewave [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] - Wednesday Afternoon Diversion: Happy Birthday, Buddy
When it’s man’s best friend’s birthday, the special pup sure deserves a special treat, don’t you think? [ more › ]
- Jump on This: Tift Merritt @ Comfort Station
Singer-songwriter Tift Merritt, who’s been opening for Andrew Bird at his Gezelligheid concerts this week, just announced that she’ll be playing a show at the Logan Square Comfort Station, 2579 N. Milwaukee Ave., this Friday, from 7 to 9pm. Tickets are $20, and seeing as the Comfort Station maybe has a capacity of 50, you better get on that ASAP. And wear a coat.
Digest powered by RSS Digest