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Why won’t City Hall fight for Chicago’s homegrown music scene? | Music Feature | Chicago Reader

The Chicago Independent Venue League shouldn’t have to push back against the Live Nation handouts in the Lincoln Yards development—but the city doesn’t protect its own treasures.

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The Pitchfork Music Festival announces its second wave of acts for 2018 | Bleader

Reader intern Rachel Yang returns to the Violet Hour to see who will join the 14 previously announced performers at this summer's Pitchfork Music Festival.

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Best Record Stores in Chicago for Vinyl, CDs and More

Go crate digging at the best record stores in Chicago, where you'll find vinyl, jazz CDs, soul singles, punk cassettes and more great music

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Stream Lollapalooza from your couch this weekend

If you couldn't score a ticket to Lollapalooza this weekend, you'll still be able to catch some of the festival's best performances. The city's largest music festival...

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Your guide to Lollapalooza 2015 aftershows and parties

If you don't want the party to stop when Grant Park closes, you need to check out the best Lollapalooza aftershows and parties at venues all over the city.

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Beer, Bikes And Reggie Watts At Tour De Fat Chicago 2015

Want proof that Logan Square loves bikes and beer? New Belgium Brewing is coming to Palmer Square Park this Saturday to celebrate bikes and craft beer.

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Here's Why The Musicians on Chicago 'L' Platforms Are About to Sound MUCH Better

Folk musicians will play nearly 40 CTA stations June 10-17 during Old Town School's "Iron Heart" tour.

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Concerts in Chicago: June live music calendar

Which of your favorite musicians are coming to town this June? Explore our list of upcoming concerts in Chicago to buy tickets now.

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Record Store Day events in Chicago

Saturday, April 18, is Record Store Day, a nationwide event that celebrates local record stores and crate digging by enticing vinyl nerds to line up for...

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Where to Go on Record Store Day 2015 in Chicago

Here's a map to help plot out your path on the biggest vinyl celebration of the year.

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Patti Smith discusses art, remembrance, and detective shows

Before Patti Smith comes to town, she talks with the Reader about art, remembrance, and detective shows.

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Boy George to Spin DJ Set at Museum of Contemporary Art's 'Bowie' Event

Guests dressing for the $100-per-ticket event are advised to "let your freak flag fly."

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Foo Fighters kick off stellar HBO series with Friday concert in Chicago

Foo Fighters kick off stellar new HBO docuseries, "Sonic Highways," with a Friday concert at the Cubby Bear in Chicago.

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Watch An Incredible Afro-Puerto Rican Jam Session Take Place On Chicago's Blue Line

This is why, for all of its profound faults, Chicago is an incredible place to live.

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Concerts in Chicago: September live music calendar

Summer may be over, but the start of the fall doesn't pull any punches on live shows. See who's coming to town with our list of upcoming concerts in Chicago.

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Nine bands will play an entire album at Riot Fest. Who will be the 10th?

Ten bands at Riot Fest are playing essential albums all the way through. Nine have been announced. Who will be the last one?

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The 2014 Riot Fest schedule

We've got the scoop on the hour-by-hour schedule for the tenth annual Riot Fest, which starts next Friday.

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The stars move in for Chicago Jazz Festival week

For jazz lovers, it's the best week of the year: a riot of activity starting Monday, as a lead-up to the Chicago Jazz Festival , which runs Thursday through Aug. 31.

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The 12 Best Record Stores In Chicago

Independent record stores are survivors. Here are our favorite dozen in Chicago.

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The Complete Pitchfork 2014 Survival Guide

The dos and don'ts, what (and what not) to bring, plus the basic info you need to know to get in and out of the festival in one piece.

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The MCA Summer Jazz Series Kicks Off Today

Bring a blanket for the lawn or grab a seat on the terrace to hear some of the city's finest jazz musicians for free throughout the summer.