Photo and Article by Bri Guntz The sidewalk outside Schubas Tavern was crowded on September ninth as fans waited to enter to see McKinley Dixon perform. The show began with a local representative from the Prison Neighborhood Arts and Education Project (PNAP) named Orion Meadows opening the night with acts of spoken word. His first piece opened with the phrase, “Rhythm is life and life is rhythm.” His piece took on a style similar to … Continue reading McKinley Dixon’s First Home Town Show
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Ratboys at Schubas Tavern
Photo by Alexa Viscius Written by Grace Wallace With temps reaching as high as 100 on Wednesday during the album release party,Friday’s 70-degree evening was a refreshing welcome for Chicagoans venturing to Schubas Tavern to see Ratboys perform in their tour kickoff. Opening the night was Hollow Bastion, an indie-rock project by lead singer Teagan. Songs like "Heaven Ain’t Even a Place" —“No offense to anyone that thinks it is!” joked the singer— set the … Continue reading Ratboys at Schubas Tavern
Blondshell Sells Out Schubas Tavern
Photo by Dominique Falcone via Billboard Written by Aly Westrin Blondshell sold out Schubas Tavern during their first headlining tour. The venue was the fourth stop on their tour, but they shared it quickly became their favorite venue. The small venue with quirky decor makes you feel at home. The friendly staff makes you feel even more at home—what’s not to love. If you were in Chicago last Wednesday, you know the weather was far … Continue reading Blondshell Sells Out Schubas Tavern
Diving into songwriting, The Fish Song, and moving to Nashville with Olivia Barton
Photo Via Olivia Barton's Instagram Interview by Clara Copps On Friday and Saturday evenings in Uptown it’s not uncommon to see a line forming outside the Riviera Theatre in anticipation of the evening’s musical lineup, and this weekend was no exception. When me and my friends arrived for the Lizzy McAlpine concert, there was a line of people around the block waiting for the doors to open. We could feel the excitement in the air, … Continue reading Diving into songwriting, The Fish Song, and moving to Nashville with Olivia Barton
Background And Basslines With Will Joseph Cook
WLUW’S Bri Guntz had a conversation with Will Joseph Cook prior to his show at Schubas. The English artist explains the ever-changing music scene and how TikTok played a role in his career. Additionally, Cook talks about his most recent single MF Bassline and his relationship with music. Photo by Diego L. Pedroza Interview by Bri Guntz What's your musical, background? How did you get started? I started playing guitar when I was like 13 … Continue reading Background And Basslines With Will Joseph Cook