On any Saturday night at Thalia Hall, you expect a show to be going on, in addition, you expect a great show to be going on, and that’s what was delivered. The artist known as “Chicago’s most explicit rapper”, Cupcakke, headlined the vintage venue with support from DJ Funk and DJ King Marie. The 1,300-capacity venue filled up quickly, as the support DJs got the sold-out crowd up and dancing with excitement as we all … Continue reading Red Bull Sound Select Presents: Cupcakke @ Thalia Hall
Month: November 2018
Mitski Sells out the Vic Theatre
Mitksi continued her Be the Cowboy tour yesterday at a sold out show at The Vic Theater. This was my first time seeing a sold out show at The Vic. I was, somewhat naively, surprised when I arrived 30 minutes after doors opened to see the venue was absolutely packed with people (several of whom were wearing cowboy hats.) The Overcoats, a New York based electro pop duo, opened the show. The crowd responded … Continue reading Mitski Sells out the Vic Theatre
Low Cut Connie
After several long Halloween-filled days, the weekend was perfectly capped with a performance by Ruby Boots and Low Cut Connie at The Empty Bottle. Hailing originally from Australia, the bandmates of Ruby Boots came on stage around 9:30 to tune their instruments before fully rocking out in this intimate setting. With a style similar to a mix of Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty, lead singer Rebecca “Bex” Chilcott (i.e. Ruby Boots) poured her heart into … Continue reading Low Cut Connie
A Conversation With Ray Pate, Owner And Founder Of Rpm Music
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fulfill your dream? Put all your money, time, and effort into something you really cared about? But then have it taken away? That’s what happened to Ray Pate, the owner of RPM Music. For those who don’t know, RPM music opened in July of 2016 at 1839 Irving Park. Featuring a selection of vintage, and sometimes rare, copies of vinyl records, shopping at RPM felt … Continue reading A Conversation With Ray Pate, Owner And Founder Of Rpm Music
Red Bull Music Festival: Opening Night
Last year, WLUW had the opportunity to attend & review one of the most exclusive and exciting series to happen in 2017–Red Bull Sound Selects 30 Days in Chicago series. This year, Red Bull is switching it up and taking a new approach to their annual Chicago event series with the Red Bull Music Festival. The month of November will be sprinkled with concerts dates, live radio performances, and programming centered around niche communities of … Continue reading Red Bull Music Festival: Opening Night