Article and photos by Finley Harrison McLamb and her band are currently on tour for her new album Going Through It. Eliza Mclamb (left) and keyboardist Addy (right). On a windy April evening, a line of excited fans spanned the length of Belmont Avenue, waiting anxiously to enter Schubas Tavern. The idea of witnessing the talent of indie rock singer-songwriter Eliza Mclamb up close prompted fans to arrive long before the doors were opened. Chicago … Continue reading Going Through It With Eliza McLamb At Schubas
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Brigitte Calls Me Baby Is Our Way Out
Article by Grace Kalb Photo by Scarlet Page Entering Schubas on March 2nd, one could feel the anticipation and excitement amongst the rapidly growing crowd as we waited for the opener to take the stage. We found our way to the front as Midcentury Llama took the stage. Their toe-tapping, energetic music instantly captivated the audience. When they played “She’s Pretty”, the venue filled with voices as the crowd joined in during the chorus. “Therapy” … Continue reading Brigitte Calls Me Baby Is Our Way Out
The Musical Prowess of L’Rain at Schubas Tavern
Article and Photos by Jesa Runnels Walking into Schubas last night I could feel the excitement and anticipation of the crowd who came to see L’Rain perform. As couples and friend groups filtered in, I heard conversations about the intriguing vibes on L’Rain’s music, wondering how they would be live. Little did they know what a wave was about to hit them. The show opened with Lipsticism, an impressive one-person act starring musician and producer … Continue reading The Musical Prowess of L’Rain at Schubas Tavern
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Indie-Rock Reverence with Mali Velasquez
Image via krisherrmann on Instagram Article by Ciara Rose Belfiore Sunday night was the final show of this year’s Tomorrow Never Knows fest. A Chicago winter music festival spanning from January 17th to the 21st. It focuses on local venues and highlights up-and-coming artists. Schubas Tavern was the perfect location for the night, it created an intimate atmosphere that lent its way to the folk roots of Minor Moon, Sluice, and Mali Velasquez. Minor Moon’s … Continue reading Indie-Rock Reverence with Mali Velasquez
Subsonic Eye: Singapore to Chicago
Article and Photo by Claire Morrissey Subsonic Eye, a Singaporean indie-rock band, traveled to the United States to tour their new album All Around You, stopping in Chicago on the evening of Thursday, October 19th, at Schubas Tavern in the Lakeview neighborhood. Following the opening band, Cusp, who established an energetic and upbeat atmosphere, Subsonic Eye took stage. A hush of excitement fell over the crowd as ambient tones pulsed through the concert hall and … Continue reading Subsonic Eye: Singapore to Chicago