Photos and Article by Bri Guntz Bell sleeves, funky jackets, and long skirts were staples among the crowd at Schubas Tavern on September 23 to see the Oracle Sisters. The room was full of friendship as fans chatted with their neighbors while waiting for the band to take the stage. The night started with a performance from Ryder the Eagle, a French man in a clerical collar. Ryder’s performance was unpredictable from start to finish, … Continue reading Late Night Lullabies With Oracle Sisters
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Night Beats’ Danny Lee Blackwell on Rajan, Setlists, and Finding Spirituality on Stage
Interview, Audio, Article, and Photos by Ian KellerLeft to Right: Danny Lee Blackwell (Guitar, Vocals) Christopher Michael Scott (Drums, Backup Vocals) Kyrone Oak (Bass) Night Beats is the R&B Inspired Western Psychedelic Rock project from multi-instrumentalist Danny Lee Blackwell. Originally from Texas, Danny has been recording as Night Beats since 2009. Night Beats operates as a semi-solo project for Danny, as he writes and records mostly everything by himself. Night Beats latest album, Rajan, released … Continue reading Night Beats’ Danny Lee Blackwell on Rajan, Setlists, and Finding Spirituality on Stage
Time To See OSEES
Photo and Article by Ian Keller September 16, 2023 was a busy day for the city of Chicago. It’s Riot Fest weekend, The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie are headlining the event. It’s Mexican Independence Day. But it’s also: OSEES night 2. For yet another sold out show at Thalia Hall, OSEES fans lined the block. As we made our way in we saw a beautiful chalk mural of the band along the … Continue reading Time To See OSEES
Heaven Is A Youth Lagoon Show
Article and Photos by Aidan Heilman Youth Lagoon is the musical project of Idaho native Trevor Powers. After its genesis in 2010, Trevor released three full length albums under the Youth Lagoon moniker: The Year of Hibernation (2011), Wondrous Bughouse (2013), and Savage Hills Ballroom (2015). Following the Savage Hills Ballroom tour Trevor discontinued the project indefinitely. To the delighted surprise of many six years later, Powers announced in November of 2022 via Instagram that … Continue reading Heaven Is A Youth Lagoon Show
McKinley Dixon’s First Home Town Show
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