As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrow's Verse brings you our top picks for the week. Here are our favorite records from April 13. John Prine The Tree Of ForgivenessFolk-rock pioneer John Prine returns with his first album of new material in 13 years, but hasnt lost any of the talent that gained him his reputation....

Photos: Zach StoneThis post was supposed to a straight recap of a funk filled Tuesday night in Chicago with The New Mastersounds.We'd share some of these photos, recap the show and generally recapture some of those good times.But yesterday, The New Mastersounds shared some emergency news via their Facebook page, and before we...

By: Philamonjaro StudioThe New Mastersounds returned to Chicago to a full house of diehard fans Saturday October 17th at Concord Music Hall.Local opening act The Heard stirred up the dance floor with their own brand ofhorns-layeredfunk to set the mood for a great night.Guitarist Eddie Roberts fondly reminisced that the band's first concert...

Words / Photos: Kelley Lauginiger -@peapodmcgeeI just want to share the good news about this amazing band: Analog Son. They're super funky, super cohesive, and have a fly-as-possible fashion sense to boot. Fronted by the soulful, powerful, feminine voice of Devon Parkern juxtaposed against a six-piece drums, bass, and brass combo, they produce an urgent,...

By @312mrgThe number and prominence of Phish cover bands is growing by the day. From the Lawn Boys, Seven Below, Helping Phriendly Orchestra, the Phix or Pink Talking Fish, there are bands reproducing the Vermont band's material with a variety of tweaks to the approach.But what I find more intriguing is the concept of...

The Growth Of Their GrooveWords: @312mrg | Photos: Ashley M. DowningSustained interest in a band is not accomplished easily. To achieve it, a band must be creative, considering the myriad of musical levers at play in a community where one size will not fit all. Tour t0 tour changes in approach or sound, setlist switch-ups, even...

Submitted By: @312mrgPhotos: Adam McCall PhotographyThe internal excitement hit me like a heat wave in the midst of the polar vortex-ed Chicago winter. When the New Mastersounds announced a return appearance at Chicago's House of Blues on June 7th in February, it stoked the flame and was promptly marked on the calendar. Consider this your...

It took a little while, but I'm ready comment on my experience at Summer Camp Music Festival this year. I'll withhold detailed comment on the weather or conditions, but there is enough to say about the music, even with my Sunday only pass, to get on the page. So, in keeping with The Barn's sub-theme...