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The Weekend in Chicago Rock

By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk

You shoulda been there.
1. I Set My Friends On Fire at the Bottom Lounge on Saturday night.

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Posted on April 11, 2011

The Week in Chicago Rock

By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk

You shoulda been there.
1. The Cults at the Empty Bottle on Thursday night.

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Posted on April 8, 2011

Mods vs. Rockers: Chicago 2011

By vroompow

A teaser vid for the annual Mods vs Rockers event in Chicago. The Ton-Up Club of Chicago has rallied a cult following of motorcyclists to their annual gathering of the most eclectic bikes from the Windy City and beyond. Sprinkled within the event footage is historical footage showing the inspiration of the modern day, pseudo-clash of subcultures.

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Posted on April 6, 2011

Hey Hey, Ho Ho! Protest Song And Chant Writing Workshop With Jon Langford

By The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum and The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

Whether you are anti-war, pro-environment, anti-love, pro-bacon, or whatever your passion or politics might be, join us for a rollicking good time, as you learn how to craft a chant or song for your next protest!
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After a short history of protest songs, create your own with legendary musician Jon Langford. Join all songwriters and others on June 4 to share the fruits of your labor in a public culmination on the steps of the MCA Chicago.
Workshop: Sunday, April 10, 2-4 p.m. Free but reservations required – call 312.413.5353 for reservations. Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, The University of Illinois at Chicago, 800 S. Halsted Street.
Culmination: Saturday, June 4, 3:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, MCA Plaza, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Avenue.

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Posted on April 5, 2011

The Week in Chicago Rock

By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk

You shoulda been there.
1. The Skull Defekts with Daniel Higgs at the Hideout on Thursday night.

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Posted on April 1, 2011

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