WHAT: Dr. Responsible, Holy Gallows, Courtesy, ZXO
WHERE: Error Records ($6)
WHEN: Tuesday, April 14th, 8 p.m.
Sometimes guys in rock n roll bands tire of playing only rock n roll, and branch out into the diverse landscape of ambient music. Two locals, Bryce Hays aka Dr. Responsible and Ryan Brewer aka ZXO have done that, and they fit well on the bill with Holy Gallows of Memphis and Courtesy of Chicago.
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WHAT: Kweku Collins, Cub-J, Swill The Will
WHERE: Canopy Club ($5 advance, $10 door)
WHEN: Tuesday, April 14th, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.
An Evanston rapper with what sounds like a Rasta soul performs at Canopy Club Tuesday with Cub-J and Swill the Will.
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WHAT: Flaccid
WHERE: Canopy Club ($3)
WHEN: Wednesday, April 15th, doors at 9 p.m., show at 10 p.m.
Summer Camp Wednesdays at Canopy Club are winding down—don’t miss your chance to catch a band, some free pizza and drink specials this week with Flaccid.
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WHAT: Solo Showcase featuring Sean Neumann, Tim Reynolds, Ben Wilson and more
WHERE: Mike N Molly’s ($5)
WHEN: Thursday, April 16th, doors at 8 p.m.
It’s your monthly chance to catch local band members at their most raw—this time featuring members of Total Asshole, Darleen, Horrible Things and Single Player.
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WHAT: Battle For the Block featuring Truth AKA Trouble, Chasin’ Treez, Drew Blu, D Webb and more
WHERE: Canopy Club ($3)
WHEN: Thursday, April 16th, doors at 9 p.m., show at 10 p.m.
Check the Facebook event for a full list of local hip-hop artists who will battle it out Thursday night for a slot at the ILLROCK Block Party next month.
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WHAT: Record Store Day Weekend
WHERE: Exile On Main Street (free)
WHEN: Friday, April 17th-Sunday, April 19th
Enjoy free live music, food from Black Dog and The Cracked Truck, and exclusive Record Store Day vinyl releases at Exile On Main Street all weekend long. There are tons of bands playing (far too many to list) so check the Facebook event for more details.
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WHAT: Edward David Anderson, Dan Hubbard, Rachael Wilson
WHERE: Canopy Club ($7)
WHEN: Friday, April 17th, doors at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m.
Make it an early Friday night with one-man southern rock band Edward David Anderson.
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EDITOR’S PICK: THE CHEMICALS (RECORD RELEASE PARTY), THE GHOST WOLVES, THE DIRT POOR
Mike N Molly’s ($7) — Friday, April 17th, doors at 9 p.m.
The Chemicals have a new record coming out, and are celebrating with a party at Mike N Molly’s. Hear their new stuff and catch Austin garage rockers The Ghost Wolves and locals The Dirt Poor as well.
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WHAT: Elsinore, The Kickback, Boycut
WHERE: Cowboy Monkey ($10)
WHEN: Friday, April 17th, 9:30 p.m.
Even if it’s not to play black metal, Elsinore are back—for a show with Chicago’s The Kickback and a new local band, Boycut, with members of Tara Terra and Feral States.
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WHAT: Earth Witch, Roberta Sparrow, Daemonweed, Rotter
WHERE: Error Records ($5)
WHEN: Saturday, April 18th, 8 p.m.
Check out a heady metal show in celebration of Record Store Day — local sludge/doom band Earth Witch headlines.
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WHAT: Summer Camp On the Road Competition: Dolipop, The Inn Keepers, Abnormous, Illini Contraband
WHERE: Canopy Club (cover TBA)
WHEN: Saturday, April 18th, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.
Four bands compete for a spot in the Summer Camp Music Festival lineup. The results of the contest will be determined by door poll, so show up with a favorite in mind.
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WHAT: Acker (Record Release Party) w/ The Marathon Guitarkestra, Big TV, ZXO (full band)
WHERE: Mike N Molly’s ($5)
WHEN: Saturday, April 18th, doors at 9 p.m.
With a successful Kickstarter campaign and pressing of a record, local instrumental rock band Acker finally have vinyl to share. Celebrate with them, Big TV, and a whole orchestra of guitars at Mike N Molly’s.
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WHAT: Tell Mama, Sixth Street Brass Band
WHERE: Cowboy Monkey ($5)
WHEN: Saturday, April 18th, 9 p.m.
Two local funk bands band together for a show at Cowboy Monkey.
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WHAT: Decadents, The Ars Nova, Kevin Cory
WHERE: Memphis On Main
WHEN: Saturday, April 18th, 9 p.m.
Local blues-rock at Memphis On Main.
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WHAT: Rob Mazurek and Black Cube SP
WHERE: Krannert Performing Arts Center, Stage 5 (free)
WHEN: Saturday, April 18th, 9:30 p.m.
Rob Mazurek and collaborators produce avant-jazz with a psychedelic haze about it. It’s a free show and if that doesn’t blow your mind maybe the “shamanistic journey” of Mazurek’s latest music will.