Category: Shows

Sónar Chicago 2010

  By Jacob Arnold September 12, 2010 December 31, 2018 Shows

When I first heard that Sónar was coming to Chicago, I wasn’t sure what to expect.
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Omar-S at SmartBar

  By Jacob Arnold January 16, 2010 January 6, 2019 Shows

After a good long set by David Powers, Omar-S killed it last night.
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Africa Hi-Fi 5-Year Anniversary

  By Jacob Arnold July 12, 2009 January 5, 2019 Shows

Ron Trent is smooth as can be. His selections were joyous and beautiful. DJ Rashida played a fun set as well….
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Gas at the Chicago Cultural Center

  By Jacob Arnold May 27, 2009 December 31, 2018 Shows

At times I felt like I was moving through a three-dimensional sculpture.
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Living Sundays at Rodan

  By Jacob Arnold March 30, 2009 January 5, 2019 Shows

Noleian Reusse organizes Living Sundays, and tonight Hieroglyphic Being DJed, accompanied by an elaborate video setup.
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The Sight Below and L’usine at Sonotheque

  By Jacob Arnold February 13, 2009 January 5, 2019 Shows

Sonotheque had a nice low-key line-up of electronic musicians last night.
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Los Hermanos at Sonotheque

  By Jacob Arnold January 17, 2009 January 5, 2019 Shows

Remember Detroit.
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Convextion at SmartBar

  By Jacob Arnold October 17, 2008 January 5, 2019 Shows

Last night Convextion (Gerard Hanson) played an amazing set of mostly new material at SmartBar here in Chicago.
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Kode 9 at Sonotheque

  By Jacob Arnold July 7, 2008 January 5, 2019 Shows

I’ve had a hard time wrapping my head around dubstep.
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Craig Loftis at Green Dolphin Street

  By Jacob Arnold July 4, 2008 January 5, 2019 Shows

Last night Craig Loftis played a lengthy set for no cover at Green Dolphin Street, a Chicago jazz club. The crowd was diverse, but mostly older and dressed to the nines.
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