The Week in Chicago Rock

By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk

You shoulda been there.
1. The Dollyrots at Township on Tuesday night.

Posted on September 28, 2012

Prince in Chicago

By The Beachwood Purple Affairs Desk

Highlights from his weird and awesome shows here this week.
1. Purple Rain.

Posted on September 27, 2012

“Now I must say, I’m not naive enough to think that one song will change what’s going on in the streets, but I hope the song is listened to, felt deeply, and shared with others to spread awareness and positivity. The song can be downloaded for free here. Peace.”

Posted on September 26, 2012

Sweet Home Alabama vs. Sweet Home Chicago

By The Beachwood Vs. Desk

Lynyrd Skynyrd is sticking with the Confederate flag after all.
Which got us to thinking . . .
* In Birmingham they love the governor; in Chicago, not so much.
* Muscle Shoals has got the Swampers; Chicago is still trying to get grade school music teachers.
* Watergate does not bother me; does Vanecko bother you?

Posted on September 25, 2012

The Weekend in Chicago Rock

By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk

You shoulda been there.
1. Alt-J at the Empty Bottle on Friday night.

Posted on September 24, 2012

The Week in Chicago Rock

By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk

You shoulda been there.
1. Trash Talk at Subterranean on Sunday night.

Posted on September 21, 2012

Local Music Notebook: Nordic Thunder vs. Stone Temple Pilots

By The Beachwood Rock Local Affairs Desk

A loose collection of whatnot.
1. Chicagoan Justin “Nordic Thunder” Howard is your 2012 Air Guitar World Champion. Here he is rocking it out in Oulu, Finland, last month.