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Watch Serena Ryder Live From Space [Concertgoers Blog]
One of North America’s most popular performers is just making a name for herself here in Chicago. Serena Ryder, the 3-time Juno award winner tore the roof off S.P.A.C.E. in Evanston last night. An intimate group of XRT listeners were treated to a full (free!) concert from Ryder thanks to Kendall Jackson Wine.
He album, Harmony was released in Canada last November and is finally making a U.S. debut later this month. You’re heard her award-winning song, “Stompa” rockin’ on XRT and the groovy track already has over 700,000 views on YouTube. Sporting a Flying V Guitar, Serena told us she got the guitar specifically for the new record, and she wanted “Stompa” to have a T-Rex sound, but it ended up having a T-Rex meets Ella Fitzgerald sound instead.
Prius Route to Rock, Vol 59: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Rodriguez, Farmers Markets
Yeah! How’s that warm air feeling on your skin? We’ve had quite the chilly spring so far in Chicago, but with the current warm-up we’re experiencing, spring fever should be in full effect this weekend. […]
Kurt Vile Puts Lincoln Hall In A “Daze” [Concertgoers Blog]
Hearing Kurt Vile’s guitar paints a vivid picture of exactly how talented he is, but seeing him dance around his fretboard with ease is just mesmerizing. Kurt Vile returned to Chicago for a sold out […]
Midweek Concert Recommendation: Youth Lagoon at Metro
It’s warm outside. You feel a strong case of spring fever coming on, but the weekend is still out of reach. What to do? Luckily, you live in the third largest metropolitan area in the […]
Prius Route to Rock, Vol 58: James Cotton, Black Moth Super Rainbow, METZ
We all know there there are some things that suck when it comes to living in a large population center like this one. Noisy neighbors in the apartment above you, traffic, expensive housing… Yes, these […]
Paul McCartney Shakes Up Setlist In Brazil
Paul McCartney has spent a lot of time on the road with his current band in the past few decades. With a huge catalog of hits from his Beatles, Wings and solo eras, you’d think […]
- Late Night With Purity Ring At Metro Chicago [Concertgoers Blog] 2013/05/06
- Tom Waits Surprise Performance With The Rolling Stones [Watch] 2013/05/06
- Rolling Stones Launch ’50 & Counting’ Tour With Keith Urban And Gwen Stefani [Watch] 2013/05/04
- Depeche Mode’s ‘Soothe My Soul’ Remixed [First Listen] WXRT–2013/05/03


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