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MiLKBabY no more! The all grown up tribal/ambient/space/punk, Barry Bennett, makes it a go on his own with a haunting new album, “Death to Death! And Other Tales of Uneasy Harmony…”


Barry Bennett - News

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MiLKBabY no more! The all grown up tribal/ambient/space/punk, Barry Bennett, makes it a go on his own with a haunting new album, "Death to Death! And Other Tales of Uneasy Harmony..."

What is a tribal/ambient/space/punk? Bennett would be the one to ask. He was leader of the iconic group, MiLkBabY, through 10 years and 5 albums and whose brand of alien world music made them a fixture of Chicago's left of center music scene. Bennett also creates scores in the world of Theatre and dance. His music has... [read more]

Barry Bennett's Chicago release party for "Death to Death! and other tales of uneasy harmony"


Barry Bennett - Event

CD Release Party of Barry Bennett's first solo album:
DEATH TO DEATH! and other tales of uneasy harmony

November 13th, 2010
9pm-12am
$7 at door
Viaduct Theater
3111 N. Western Ave
Box Office: 773.296.6024

DEATH TO DEATH! and other tales of uneasy harmony is Barry's first album under his own moniker and has been called a "challenging experimental, rock scientist." (Chicago Tribune). DEATH TO DEATH! is laden with new beginnings, explorations, and tragic encounters in music layerings and... [read more]

Ritt Deitz w/ Dustin Pence


Jon Hain - Event

Ritt Deitz is about to finish POP, his first record since 2007's UPSTREAM (Uvulittle) and has been honing a more electric sound. The October 1 set will feature new songs from POP, in addition to a number of unexpected covers and a new band member, daughter Ella on electric piano, joining the quintet. Strings and amplifliers and a new drum kit join the dulcimer, acoustic and electric guitars you already associate with Ritt's act. Tube-amp electric harmonious cowbell stompfest.

Dustin Pence brings an indie/folk sound that captures... [read more]

Uvulittle to re-release Maestro Subgum catalog


Jon Hain - News

Well, we are very excited about this one. We will be re-releasing the entire Maestro Subgum & The Whole catalog, all of which is currently out of print. Additionally, we'll be releasing a bunch of previously unreleased material including live performances and studio recordings. We expect to have this ready for public consumption by spring of 2011. It is a lot of material! Most likely, we'll be releasing the CDs individually and as a box set. We intend to make all the songs available digitally, as well.


T-shirt Art Harvest Festival - The There Was A Mans


Jon Hain - Event

The There Was A Mans are the 2nd of 3 great acts and will hit the stage around 9:30. Also on the bill: Brian Imig, Darren and Sophie
from the Belmondos and MC Sparkplug.

Party for freedom at the "T-shirt Art Harvest Festival", September 24-26th with art and music all weekend long at the American Indian Center, 1630 W. Wilson Avenue.

Fest founder, artist C. Drew, is fighting for his freedom and yours. The State of Illinois intends to make a political prisoner of the artist for testing the peddlers license law by selling... [read more]

Faun Fables w/ Stephanie Rearick


Jon Hain - Event

FAUN FABLES is Dawn McCarthy's vivid imagination come to life in song and theater, made to explore human pathos amid an animate earth with musical & physical storytelling forms. It has been attracting a devoted and eclectic following since 1997 with numerous performances throughout North America, Europe, Israel, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland and four record releases distributed worldwide on Drag City Records: EARLY SONG, MOTHER TWILIGHT, FAMILY ALBUM and THE TRANSIT RIDER.

Dawn McCarthy is a writer, singer and theater artist... [read more]

VICTORY! PARTY! w/Yid Vicious & Stephanie Rearick for Fighting Ben Manski


Jon Hain - Event

Election day in Madison, and Ben Manski is the winner. Klezmer, dancing, innovation, celebration, and revolution. Join revolutionary musical artist Stephanie Rearick and klezmerites Yid Vicious as they celebrate insurgent candidate Ben Manski's victory in today's primary election.

Sliding scale donation at the door; $7+ suggested, maximum allowable by law is $500. Give what you please, have a great time, and be a part of history in the making.

http://votemanski.com

King Pignacious w/ Stephanie Rearick - Chicago


Jon Hain - Event

Stephanie Rearick opens for Jeff Kowalkowski's fantastic new band King Pignacious.