Dec 7, 2013
It takes a bit of hard work, some bravery and the heart of a jazz guy to a wrangle a group of outstanding soloists into a single ensemble for a handful of performances. This weekend, Joe Marcinek brought in a couple of out-of-towners (though both with Chicago connections), Jen Hartswick and Allie Kral, to barnstorm...
Dec 5, 2013
Coverage around these parts has been so dominated by male musicians, at times we've gone out of our way to showcase women led bands. It's even rarer when you're talking about the bands that stretch out and improvise.Thanks to guitarist / bandleader Joe Marcinek for helping balance things out, as he's assembled an all-star lineup...
Oct 10, 2013
It was hard NOT to get excited upon hearing the news about the addition of Wire to Berwyn's burgeoning "music row" on Roosevelt Road. Before the opening, we had every assurance that it would be a unique space curated by musicians with the fan in mind.We were fortunate to have Alex Mason, of A....
Sep 30, 2013
The dedicated fans that descended upon Martyrs from all over the country this weekend got what they came for: a one-0f-a-kind collaboration between Steve Kimock and Dan Lebowitz. The mix of material from each of the principals provided an unusual balance between Steve's patient and exploratory songwriting and Dan's more grounded pop-based approach.Saturday...
Jan 30, 2013
It was a family affair back at Martyrs for when Terrapin Flyer hit the stage for its sold out Saturday night gig, with the band welcoming several guests to partake in some good ole Grateful Dead (and, of course, JGB) with Melvin Seals and Mark Karan. Norman Sands has some nice photos of the proceeding...
Oct 30, 2012
Watch this ensemble take on "Living For The City", "I Wish", "Tell Me Something Good", and "Signed Sealed Delivered, I'm Yours" at their blowout set Saturday night at the Abbey Pub. Some nice work all around. That's The Right Now's Stefanie Berecz and Jaik Willis nailing the vocals and the Genome horns for extra funk....