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Saturday · · · April 1
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* Han Bennink - solo
5 PM at Center for Intuitive & Outsider Art - 756 N. Milwaukee - 312·243·9088 ($10)

* Wummin - Andrew Royal, Anita Chari * Sherpas - Andrew Royal, Brian Trump, Colin Hartz, Joshua Manchester * Comma * Dan Siakel, Brennan Connors * Mark Trecka
6 PM at Café Mestizo - 1646 W. 18th

* Douglas Ewart - workshop & concert
8 PM at Cuentos - 6321 N. Clark - RSVP 773·761·4165 ($10)

* Weasel Walter / Fred Lonberg-Holm * Red Redhead * Rotten Milk vs. Bubblegum Shitface * Pommel
8 PM at the Junk Shop - 37th & Hoyne (donation-all ages)

* Avreeayl Ra, Ed Wilkerson, Jeff Parker
10 PM at the Velvet Lounge - 2128½ S. Indiana - 312·791·9050

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(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #163 - April 2, 2006)

* www.itmfa.com - impeach the motherfucker already

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $248,564,264,776 as of April 2, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 33,773 civilian deaths (min.) as of March 26, 2006 >>>

NEWS, Highlights, Updates & Corrections:

Sunday · · · · April 2
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* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* Misha Mengelberg - solo piano
3 PM at ChiCultCent. Claudia Cassidy - 78 E. Washington - 312·744·6630 (free)

* Nicola Sani w/ Ensemble Noamnesia
6 PM at UofC Bond Chapel - 1050 E. 59th St. - 773·702·8670 (free)

* Jam session w/ David Boykin & Nicole Mitchell
6 PM at Café Mestizo - 1646 W. 18th (free)

* ICP Orchestra
7 PM at ChiCultCent. Preston Bradley - 78 E. Washington - 312·744·6630 (free)

* Jam session hosted by Jabari Liu
8:30 PM at the Velvet Lounge - 2128½ S. Indiana - 312·791·9050

* ICP / Chicago jam sessions
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

Monday · · · · April 3
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* Rob Pleshar - tuba, Marc Elzweig - clarinet, Ben Boye - electric piano, harmonium
7:30 PM at Myopic Books - 1564 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·862·4882 (free)

* Beth Orton * Willy Mason
7:30 PM at the Vic Theater - 3145 N. Sheffield - 773·472·0449

* MusicNow w/ CSO members pgm.inc: Thomas, Glanert, Knussen, Bedford
8 PM at Symphony Center - 220 S. Michigan - 312·294·3000 ($20)

* Greg Ward - sax, Josh Abrams - bass, Marcus Evans - drums
9:30 PM at Silvie's Lounge - 1902 W. Irving Park - 773·871·6239 ($5)

Tuesday · · · April 4
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* Lord of the Yum-Yum - Paul Velat w/ Don Malone, Leslie Hunt, Gulag Picture Radio
7 PM at ChiCultCent. Claudia Cassidy - 78 E. Washington - 312·744·6630 (free)

* Sseepage * The Mel Bay * Whisker (at Brent Gutzeit opening)
7 PM early Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 (free)
* Kessler / Lonberg-Holm / McBride / Vandermark Chamber Quartet
9:30 PM late Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($5)

* Cesaria Evora
8 PM at Symphony Center - 220 S. Michigan - 312·294·3000

* They Shoot Horses Don't They * Racebannon * Gospel
8:30 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 (donation-all ages)

* Jim Baker, Steve Hunt
8:30 PM early Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)
* Ways & Means Trio - Joel Wanek, Jayve Montgomery, David Boykin
11 PM late Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Miles Tilman * Kate Simko
9 PM at Sonotheque - 1444 W. Chicago - 312·226·7600 ($5)

* The Other Planets - Anthony Cuccia, Jimbo Walsh, Jonathon Kirk, Caroline Davis, Matthew McClimon, Matthew Golombisky, Quin Kirchner * Bebelo
9 PM at Silvie's Lounge - 1902 W. Irving Park - 773·871·6239

Wednesday · April 5
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* Climax Denial * Insect Deli * Magic Missile * Mister Fuckhead
9 PM at the Nite Cap Lounge - 5007 W. Irving Park - 773·282·8654 ($5)

* Kieran Hebden & Steve Reid * Fred Anderson & Hamid Drake
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($15)

* Greg Ward & friends
9:30 PM at the Velvet Lounge - 2128½ S. Indiana - 312·791·9050

* Ken Vandermark, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten, Nate McBride, Mike Reed Quartet * Ari Brown, Robert Barry Duo
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($7)

Thursday · · · April 6
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* Black Cobra * Plague Bringer * Explode And Make Up * TBA
7 PM at No Exit Cafe - 6970 N. Glenwood - 773·743·3355 (all ages)

* Buckethead * Chicago Afrobeat Project
7:30 PM at the Park West - 322 W. Armitage - 773·929·5959 ($15-all ages)

* Electro-acoustic workshop w/ Josef Butts, Matt Golombisky, Anthony Cuccia, Quin Kirchner, Matt McClimon, Dan Oestreicher, Jimbo Walsh
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Adrian Orange & Thanksgiving * The Watery Graves of Portland * A John Henry Memorial * Privacy
8 PM at Mr. City - 1133 W. Fulton (entrance on May)

* Spires That In The Sunset Rise * Tuna Helpers * Acro Cats
at Reversible Eye Studios - 1103 N. California ($5)

* Jack Rose * Fursaxa * Bird Show
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

* Vincent Davis & Percussion Plus w/ Ed Wilkerson
10 PM at the Velvet Lounge - 2128½ S. Indiana - 312·791·9050

Friday · · · · · April 7
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* Jeb Bishop - trombone, Mike Reed - percussion * Jerome Bryerton - percussion, Jen Baker - trombone
8:30 PM at the Spareroom - 2416 W. North - 773·288·1640 (donation)

* A Tundra * Organ Failure * Dylan Posa
8:30 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 ($7-all ages)

* Isaiah Spencer & friends
10 PM at the Velvet Lounge - 2128½ S. Indiana - 312·791·9050

Saturday · · · April 8
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* The Appleseed Cast * Lying in States
6 PM early Beat Kitchen - 2100 W. Belmont - 773·281·4444 (all ages)
* The Appleseed Cast * Lying in States * Dreamend
10 PM late Beat Kitchen - 2100 W. Belmont - 773·281·4444

* Remington 2+2 w/ Bill Mackay, Jason Steele
7 PM at Spot 6 - 3343 N. Clark - 773·338·0185

* MU Collective * Mario de Vega
8 PM at Enemy - 1550 N. Milwaukee 3rd fl. - 312·493·3657

* No Things * Knife Skills
8:30 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 ($7-all ages)

* Greg Kelley - solo trumpet
9 PM at 6ODUM - 2116 W. Chicago ($12-all ages)

* Von Freeman Quintet
9:30 PM at Andy's - 11 E. Hubbard - 312·642·6805

* Charles Rumback, Greg Ward, Bryan Doherty
10 PM at the Charleston - 2076 N. Hoyne - 773·489·4757

* Isaiah Spencer - drums, Junius Paul - bass, Kevin Nabors - saxophone, Corey Wilkes - trumpet
10 PM at the Velvet Lounge - 2128½ S. Indiana - 312·791·9050

* Jerome Bryerton - percussion, Jen Baker - trombone, Paul Hartsaw - saxophones, Ausberto Acevedo - bass
10:30 PM at Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

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(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #164 - April 9, 2006)

* www.troopsoutnow.org

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $271,913,840,714 as of April 9, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 33,821 civilian deaths (min.) as of April 9, 2006 >>>

NEWS, Highlights, Updates & Corrections:

- at fred anderson's show last wednesday it was announced that the velvet lounge
would remain open on indiana thru the end of the month, however nicole mitchell
posted in 'chi-improv' that the final night was saturday april 8 -
the velvet lounge website still lists shows to april 29

Sunday · · · · April 9
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* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* Kathy Kelly and Lloyd Brodnax King
2 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552

* Ken Vandermark, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Hal Rammel
3 PM at Experimental Sound Studio - 5925 N. Ravenswood - 773·769·1069

* Milemarker * Torn Avalanche
6 PM at the Beat Kitchen - 2100 W. Belmont - 773·281·4444 (all ages)

* Jam session w/ David Boykin & Nicole Mitchell
6 PM at Café Mestizo - 1646 W. 18th - 312·421·5920

* Bottomed Out - Ryan Mackstaller, Andrew Bishop, Dan Bennett, Alex Trajano
* Fessenden - Steve Hess, Joshua Convey, Stephen Fiehn (cd release)
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

Monday · · · · April 10
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* Bill Mackay, Alex Wing, Abraham Gibson, Brian Labysz, Jayvee Montgomery
7:30 PM at Myopic Books - 1564 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·862·4882 (free)

* John Herndon, Josh Berman, Jason Adasiewicz, Jason Ajemian
9 PM at Danny's - 1951 W. Dickens - 773·489·6457 (free)

* Fred Lonberg-Holm's Lightbox Orchestra w/ Michael Colligan, Jim Baker, Lou Mallozi, Todd Carter, Liz Payne, Kevin Davis, Jason Roebke, Darin Gray, Glenn Kotche, Hal Rammel
9:30 PM at Silvie's Lounge - 1902 W. Irving Park - 773·871·6239 ($5)

* Paul Hartsaw Quartet w/ Tobias Kaemmerer - trumpet, Matt Ulery - bass, Brahm Fetterman - drums
* Trapeze - Kurt Iselt, Bill Brimfield, Dan McNaughton, Stu Greenspan, Tim Keenan
10 PM at the Gallery Cabaret - 2020 N. Oakley - 773·489·5471 (donation)

Tuesday · · · April 11
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* Tinariwen
8 PM at Martyr's - 3855 N. Lincoln - 773·404·9494 ($15)

* Gadget Hat Sextet - Gerald Bailey, Anthony Bruno, Andrew Zelm, Cory Biggerstaff, Oliver Hunt
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Le Trio Joubran
8:30 PM at ChiCultCent. Preston Bradley - 78 E. Washington - 312·744·6630 (free)

* Jim Baker, Jason Roebke, Steve Hunt
8:30 PM at Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Jason Adasiewicz, Mike Reed, Ken Vandermark
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($5)

* Jason Steele Ensemble w/ Tim Haldeman, Rob Clearfield, Thad Franklin, Charles Rumback, Matt Golombisky * Salamander
9:30 PM at Spot 6 - 3343 N. Clark - 773·338·0185 (donation)

* Apparat * M50 * Miles Tilman * Yard * Chris Widman
10 PM at Smart Bar - 3730 N. Clark - 773·549·4140 ($5)

* Cushicle
10:30 PM at Rodan - 1530 N. Milwaukee - 773·276·7036

Wednesday · April 12
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* The Choir Boys - Jeff Kaiser, Andrew Pask w/ Don Malone
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($5)

* Jeff Parker, Josh Abrams, John Herndon trio
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($6)

Thursday · · · April 13
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* The Choir Boys - Jeff Kaiser, Andrew Pask w/ Don Malone, George Flynn, David Schrader, Rob Parton
7:30 PM at Roosevelt University Ganz Hall rm.745 - 430 S. Michigan - 312·341·2238

* Astral-Terra Trapeze Unit - Kurt Iselt, Billy Brimfield, Don McNaughton, Stu Greenspan, Tim Keenan
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

Friday · · · · · April 14
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* Dirty Snow - Caroline Davis, James Davis, Matthew McClimon, Matthew Golombisky
6:30 PM at Gallery Mornea - 602 Davis, Evanston ($5 donation)

* Morbid Angel * Behemoth * Krisiun * Despised Icon
7 PM at the Pearl Room - 19081 Old LaGrange Rd. - Mokena ($25-all ages)

* Civic Innovative Performers Music w/ Joshua Manchester, Steve Parker
7:30 PM at Roosevelt University Ganz Hall 7th fl. - 430 S. Michigan - 312·341·2238

* The Choir Boys - Jeff Kaiser, Andrew Pask w/ Don Malone
10:30 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Adam Sonderberg & Katherine Young * Michael Graeve * Dan St. Clair
9 PM at Enemy - 1550 N. Milwaukee 3rd fl. - 312·493·3657 (donation)

* Bloodyminded * Lambsbread * Panicsville * Pommel * I Don't Do Gentlemen * Rubber Spunky * Warmth * Insect Deli * Is * B29 (Tarantula Hill benefit)
9 PM at Ex-Nihilist - 2255 S. Michigan #4E ($6)

* Timeout Drawer (record release) * Darkmoor
10 PM at the Beat Kitchen - 2100 W. Belmont - 773·281·4444 ($8)

* Enon * Poison Arrows * Avagami
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

Saturday · · · April 15
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* Greg Ward, Karl Seigfried, Andre Beasley
9:30 PM at the Charleston - 2076 N. Hoyne - 773·489·4757

* The Choir Boys - Jeff Kaiser, Andrew Pask w/ Don Malone
10:30 PM at Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Ken Vandermark
8 PM at 900 South 5th St. #103, Milwaukee, WI ($7)

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(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #165 - April 16, 2006)

* www.pastpeak.com - dump rummy

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $273,669,097,433 as of April 16, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 34,446 civilian deaths (min.) as of April 16, 2006 >>>

NEWS, Highlights, Updates & Corrections:

- the Velvet Lounge on Indiana has officially closed, per Fred Anderson

- final night of 8 Million Heroes series at Silvie's is next Monday, April 17

- versionfest>06 - www.versionfest.org -  from april 20 to may 7

Sunday · · · · April 16
======================
* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* Jam session w/ David Boykin & Nicole Mitchell
6 PM at Café Mestizo - 1646 W. 18th - 312·421·5920

* Corey Wilkes Project
7 PM at Jokes & Notes - 4641 S. King Dr.

* Wooden Wand * Folks and Peas * Good Stuff House
8 PM at the Beat Kitchen - 2100 W. Belmont - 773·281·4444 ($10)

* Wilderness * Lichens * Parts & Labor
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

* Rempis Percussion Quartet w/ Tim Daisy, Frank Rosaly, Anton Hatwich
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

Monday · · · · April 17
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* Ab Baars Ensemble w/ Wilbert de Joode - bass, Joost Buis - trombone, Martin van Duijnhoven - drums
7 PM at ChiCultCent. Claudia Cassidy - 78 E. Washington - 312·744·6630 (free)

* Ingebrigt Håker Flaten - bass & Jason Stein - bass clarinet
7:30 PM at Myopic Books - 1564 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·862·4882 (free-all ages)

* Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls
8:30 PM at the Morseland - 1218 W. Morse - 773·764·8900

* Jason Adasiewicz, Josh Berman, Jason Ajemian
9 PM at Danny's - 1951 W. Dickens - 773·489·6457 (free)

* Mark O'Leary - guitar, Matt Lux - bass, John Herndon - drums
9:30 PM at Silvie's Lounge - 1902 W. Irving Park - 773·871·6239 ($5)

* Sick Llama * Cotton Museum * Is * Bloodyminded * Crippled Insectual * I Love Presets
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 (free)

Tuesday · · · April 18
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* Ways & Means Trio - Joel Wanek, Jayve Montgomery, Dan Godston w/ poet
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Labycz / Sprikut / Davis Trio * Drinkwater / Daisy / Sonderberg * Insectdeli - Julia Gilman
8 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Jim Baker, Steve Hunt, Mars Williams
8:30 PM early Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)
* Helen Money - Alison Chesley & Diana Parmeter
11 PM late Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Cushicle
10:30 PM at Rodan - 1530 N. Milwaukee - 773·276·7036

Wednesday · April 19
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* Malachi Thompson's Africa Brass w/ Corey Wilkes
at UofC Oriental Institute - 1155 E. 58th - 773·702·9521

* Jeb Bishop, Magnus Broo, Fredrik Ljungkvist, Kent Kessler, Kjell Nordeson Quintet
* Paal Nilssen-Love, Ken Vandermark Duo
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($8)

Thursday · · · April 20
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* Owen * William Elliot Whitmore * The Snake The Cross The Crown * Davey von Bohlen
6 PM at the Beat Kitchen - 2100 W. Belmont - 773·281·4444 (all ages)

* Jam session w/ Marc Paine, Rim Paulikas, Ivan Martirena, Matt Moyen
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Bird Names * Shoplifter * Gerudo
8 PM at Betty's Blue Star Lounge - 1600 W. Grand - 312·243·1699 ($5)

* Josephine Foster & the Supposed * Romantica * The Get Up Johns
9 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($8)

* Atomic: Fredrik Ljungkvist – sax, Magnus Broo – trumpet, Håvard Wiik – piano, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten – bass, Paal Nilssen-Love – drums
9 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Warhammer 48K * Jerusalem & the Starbaskets * The Mummy
9 PM at Sonotheque - 1444 W. Chicago ($8)

Friday · · · · · April 21
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* Occidental Brothers Dance Band International
12:15 PM at ChiCultCent. Randolph Café - 78 E. Washington - 312·744·6630 (free)

* Josh Berman Trio w/ Matt Schneider & Jason Roebke
7 PM at Dank-Haus Cultural Center - 4740 N. Western 6th fl. - 773·561·9181 (free)

* E-Rock * Mirajj * Juiceboxxx * Eavil * It’s A Trap * Benn Jordan
7 PM at Iron Studios - 3636 S. Iron 1st fl. side entrance - ($10)

* Josh Berman Trio w/ Matt Schneider - guitar, Nate McBride - bass
8 PM at the Dank Haus terrace - 4740 N. Western (no cover)

* Owen * William Elliot Whitmore * The Snake The Cross The Crown
8:30 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 (donation-all ages)

* Atomic School Days: Ken Vandermark - reeds, Kjell Nordeson - vibes, Jeb Bishop - trombone, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten - bass, Paal Nilssen-Love - drums, Magnus Broo - trumpet, Fredrik Ljungkvist - saxophones, Håvard Wiik - piano
9 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552

* Michael Graeve * Nathan Butler * TV Pow
9 PM at Enemy - 1550 N. Milwaukee 3rd fl. - 312·493·3657 (donation)

* Haptic - Steven Hess, Joseph Mills, Adam Sonderberg w/ Greg Hamilton * Katherine Young / Sarah Biber Duo
9 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Hewhocorrupts * Sweet Cobra * Phoenix Bodies * Nude Celebs
9 PM at the Mutiny - 2428 N. Western (free)

* Bloodyminded * Lambsbread * Pommel * Spunky Toofers * Is (Tarantula Hill benefit)
at Ex-Nihilist - 2255 S. Michigan #4E (donation)

Saturday · · · April 22
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* Stephen Scott and the Bowed Piano Ensemble w/ Victoria Hanson - soprano
1 PM at ChiCultCent. Preston Bradley - 78 E. Washington - 312·744·6630 (free)

* KK Rampage * Amerika’z Meth Problem II * Typewriter * Lazer Mountain * Soft Serve * Alxss * Aspic Tines * I Am the Liquor
5 PM at Iron Studios - 3636 S. Iron 4th fl. side entrance - ($10)

* Kungfu Rick * Damnation AD * Holy Roman Empire * Righteous Jams * (Lone) Wolf & Cub * Tower of Rome
5:30 PM at Metro - 3730 N. Clark - 773·549·0203 ($12-all ages)

* Salvatore Delaria - electronics, Matt Loseke - guitar
7 PM at Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Atomic School Days - Ken Vandermark - reeds, Kjell Nordeson - vibes, Jeb Bishop - trombone, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten - bass, Paal Nilssen-Love - drums, Magnus Broo - trumpet, Fredrik Ljungkvist - saxophones, Håvard Wiik - piano
8 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552

* Neptune * Southerly
8:30 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 (donation-all ages)

* Kristoff K. Roll - Jean-Christophe Camps & Carole Rieussec
9 PM at 6ODUM - 2116 W. Chicago (all ages)

* Jim Baker, Carol Genetti, Jon Mueller
8 PM at Hotcakes Gallery - 3379 N. Pierce, Milwaukee, WI.

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(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #166 - April 23, 2006)

* www.topplebush.com

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $275,891,306,473 as of April 23, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 34,479 civilian deaths (min.) as of April 23, 2006 >>>

NEWS, Highlights, Updates & Corrections:

- versionfest>06 - www.versionfest.org  continues to may 7

- nova art fair at city suites hotel - www.novaartfair.com  april 27-30

Sunday · · · · April 23
======================
* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* Accessible Contemporary Music w/ Joshua Manchester, Steve Parker pgm.inc: Boustead, Gillespie, Hoover, Parker
2 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552 ($6)

* Jam session w/ David Boykin & Nicole Mitchell
6 PM at Café Mestizo - 1646 W. 18th - 312·421·5920

* MAVerick Ensemble pgm.inc: Peter Maxwell Davies, PQ Phan, Gregory Wannamaker
7 PM at the Ukrainian Institute - 2320 W. Chicago - 773·227·5522 ($15)

* The Sprinkles * Jitney * Abraham Levitan * Avagami * Bret Gand Is Dead
7:30 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($10)

* Atomic members w/ others
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

Monday · · · · April 24
======================
* Bill Mackay, Kyle Hernandez, Dominic Johnson
7:30 PM at Myopic Books - 1564 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·862·4882 (free-all ages)

* Anaphylaxis * Plague Bringer * Bloodyminded * Wilt * Carpet of Sexy * Locrian
8 PM at the Nite Cap Lounge - 5007 W. Irving Park - 773·282·8654 ($5)

* John Herndon, Jeff Parker, Jason Ajemian
9 PM at Danny's - 1951 W. Dickens - 773·489·6457

* Brian Klein * Insect Deli * Treesleeper
10 PM at Kaplan’s Liquors (Maria’s) - 960 W. 31st (free)

Tuesday · · · April 25
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* Gunnelpumpers - Douglas Johnson, Matthew Golombisky, Randy Farr, Doug Brush, John Meyer
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Binges * Mira Mira
8:30 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 (donation-all ages)

* Jim Baker, Steve Hunt, Brian Sandstrom (?)
8:30 PM early Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)
* Wheelhouse - Dave Rempis, Jason Adasiewicz, Nate McBride
11 PM late Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Jason Stein - bass clarinet, Anton Hatwich - bass, Mike Reed - drums
10 PM at the Charleston - 2076 N. Hoyne - 773·489·4757

* Cushicle
10:30 PM at Rodan - 1530 N. Milwaukee - 773·276·7036

* Collections of Colonies of Bees w/ Tom Wincek
9 PM at the Jackaloupe Lounge - 345 N. Broadway, Milwaukee WI.

Wednesday · April 26
======================
* Keefe Jackson's Project Project w/ Josh Berman, Jaimie Branch, Ernst Karel, Jeb Bishop, James Falzone, Nick Broste, Jason Stein, Guillermo Gregorio, Dave Rempis, Anton Hatwich, Frank Rosaly
* 4-Dimensional Music Band - Ernst Karel, Todd Carter, Frank Rosaly, Jason Ajemian
9 PM at the Shape Shop - 2255 S. Michigan 4th fl, entrance on 23rd

* Gutbucket * A Tundra * Black Bear Combo
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

* Nicole Mitchell Black Earth Ensemble w/ David Boykin - sax, David Young - trumpet, Tomeka Reid - cello, Tony Herrera - trombone, Jeff Parker - guitar, Josh Abrams - bass, Marcus Evans - drums, Dee Alexander & Ugochi - vocals
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($6)

* The Brown Party * Brenmar Someday * Ove - Brian Henry, Tony Janas
at Heaven - 1550 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·342·4597

Thursday · · · April 27
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* Powerhouse Sound w/ Ken Vandermark, John Herndon, Jeff Parker, Nate McBride
8 PM at Schuba's - 3159 N. Southport - 773·525·2508 ($12)

* International Noise Awards - noise artist battle-off
8 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 ($7)

* Paul Miller * DJs
8 PM (?) at the Smart Bar - 3730 N. Clark

* Nate Lepine - sax, Anton Hatwich - bass, Tim Daisy - drums * Dave Rempis - sax, Tim Daisy - drums
9 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Psychic Ills * Blueblood * The Punks
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

Friday · · · · · April 28
======================
* A Cushicle - Jason Ajemian, Nori Tanaka, Jeff Parker, Selina Trepp
4 PM at City Suites Hotel - 933 W. Belmont

* James Falzone - clarinet, Marty Metzger - guitar
7 PM at the Ukrainian Institute - 2320 W. Chicago - 773·227·5522

* Kahil El Zabar's Ritual Trio
7:30 PM at the Douglas Park Ballroom - 1401 S. Sacramento

* Cave * Skarekrau Radio * Slow Jams Band * Cry Blood Apache * Rich Porter's Bug Sized Mind * Panicsville * Obelisk & MC Cat Genius * FReakOUT (beautiful future) * This Is My Condition * Mudboy * Mildew
8 PM at Iron Studios - 3636 S. Iron side entrance - ($10)

* Dave Marsalek - drums, Elliot Ross - guitar, Chris Merril - bass
8 PM at Sedgwick Studios - 1544 N. Sedgwick (free)

* Pit Er Pat * Killer Whales * Lazer Crystal * Beau Wanzer
8 PM at the Town Hall Pub - 3340 N. Halsted

* Scalpels * The Punks * Shoplifting
8:30 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 (donation-all ages)

* Dave Douglas Quintet w/ Donny McCaslin, Uri Caine, James Genus, Clarence Penn
9 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552 ($15)

* Manishevitz * Detholz! * Volcano!
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

* Jason Stein - bass clarinet, Josh Abrams - bass, Tim Daisy - drums
10 PM at the Charleston - 2076 N. Hoyne - 773·489·4757

* Karl Seigfried Trio w/ Andre Beasley - drums, Greg Ward - sax
10 PM at the Dank Haus terrace - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 (no cover)

Saturday · · · April 29
======================
* Daniel Johnson: How To Catch a Falling Knife (multi-media) w/ Joel Wanek
12 noon at Harold Washington Library Video Theater - 400 S. State - 312·747·4300

* Dave Rempis - solo
8 PM at Transitions Bookstore - 1000 W. North - 312·951·7323 ($5)

* Dave Douglas Quintet w/ Donny McCaslin, Uri Caine, James Genus, Clarence Penn
8 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552 ($15)

* Lou Mallozzi, Michael Zerang, Fred Lonberg-Holm accompany short films
8 PM at Chicago Filmmakers - 5243 N. Clark - 773·293·1447 ($10)

* Bloodyminded * Gays in the Military * Is * Kevin Drumm * Church of Light and Sound * Adam Strohm * Vadim Spirkut * Insect Deli * I Love Presets * Vertonen (Tarantula Hill benefit)
8 PM at Enemy - 1550 N. Milwaukee 3rd fl. - 312·493·3657 (donation)

* David Boykin Expanse w/ Nicole Mitchell, Josh Abrams, Jim Baker, Mike Reed, Tomeka Reid
8 PM at the Spareroom - 2416 W. North - 773·288·1640 (donation)

* Scalpels * Mass Shivers * Water Babies
8 PM at the Town Hall Pub - 3340 N. Halsted

* Melodic Scribes * Animate Objects * Frequency Below * Jetstream
8 PM at Cafe Mercury - 1505 W. Chicago

* Deadboy & the Elephantmen * Low Skies * Judah Johnson
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

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(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #167 - April 30, 2006)

* http://info.interactivist.net

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $277,150,231,674 as of April 30, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 34,512 civilian deaths (min.) as of April 30, 2006 >>>

NEWS, Highlights, Updates & Corrections:

- versionfest>06 - www.versionfest.org  continues to may 7

Sunday · · · · April 30
======================
* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* Ways & Means Trio - Jayve Montgomery, Dan Godston, Joel Wanek
2 PM at the Hyde Park Arts Center

* Jam session w/ David Boykin & Nicole Mitchell
6 PM at Café Mestizo - 1646 W. 18th - 312·421·5920

* Friends of the Gamelan & Central Javanese Gamelan w/ Maria Mendonça, Katharina Anggraeni, Wisnu Meier
6 PM at Hyde Park Union Church - 5600 S. Woodlawn - 773·363·6063 ($10)

* Call Me Lightning * STNNNG * ft * Ari.Ari
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

* Paul Hartsaw, Jerome Bryerton, Karl Seigfried
* Klang - James Falzone, Jason Roebke, Jason Adasiewicz, Tim Daisy
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

* Fred Lonberg-Holm / Guillermo Gregorio Duo
7 PM at Woodland Pattern Books - 720 E. Locust, Milwaukee, WI - 414·263·5001

Monday · · · · May 1
======================
* Tim Daisy's Hidden Wires w/ James Falzone, Jeb Bishop, Jason Ajemian
7 PM at Storefront Theater - 66 E. Randolph ***tickets*** 312·742·8497 (free)

* Jayve Montgomery, Joel Wanek, David Boykin
7:30 PM at Myopic Books - 1564 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·862·4882 (free)

* Jeff Parker Organ Quartet w/ Scott Burns, Pete Benson, George Fludas
9 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552 ($6)

* Michael Columbia (record release) * Crush Kill Destroy * Mass Shivers
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 (free)

Tuesday · · · May 2
======================
* Jim Baker, Brian Sandstrom, Steve Hunt, Mars Williams
8:30 PM early Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)
* Jayve Montgomery, Joel Wanek
11 PM late Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Kid 606 * Drop The Lime * Carpet of Sexy
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

* Dave Rempis - sax, Jason Stein - bass clarinet, Anton Hatwich - bass, Mike Reed - drums
10 PM at the Charleston - 2076 N. Hoyne - 773·489·4757

* Bird Names * Dogme95 * Drakkar Sauna * Parks & Gardens * Rolan Vega
at Heaven - 1550 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·342·4597

* Major Stars * Scalpels * Seepage * Folk & Violence
at Subterranean - 2011 W. North - 773·278·6600

Wednesday · May 3
======================
* Lobisomem - Brad Loving, Jason Ajemian * Paul Giallorenzo, Jason Ajemian, Frank Rosaly
7 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Magic Mountain * The Bastard Trio * Grass Canyon * Wetcat * EaVil
8 PM at Enemy - 1550 N. Milwaukee 3rd fl. - 312·493·3657 (donation)

* Tanakh * Good Stuff House * Number None
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

* Loose Assembly - Mike Reed, Greg Ward, Jason Adasiewicz, Tomeka Reid, Josh Abrams
* Tezeiha - Josh Abrams, Nori Tanaka, Tim Daisy
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($6)

Thursday · · · May 4
======================
* Bloodyminded * Brotman & Short * Rotten Milk vs. Bubblegum Shitface * Pommel * Spunky Toofers * Buttfuck Pussy * Metaphysical Playroom * Mr. Fuckhead * Is * Hookworm * The Bastard Trio
6 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049

* Electro-acoustic workshop w/ Brian Abraham, Ed Shannon, Pete Muschong, Henry Heine, Jose Sandoval
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Feu Thérèse * Locks * Fessenden
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

* Ted Sirota’s Rebel Souls - Greg Ward, Geof Bradfield, Dave Miller, Hyosub Kim * James Falzone / Jim Baker Duo
10 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

Friday · · · · · May 5
======================
* Lightbox Orchestra * TV Pow * Stelios & Insect Deli * 10 Monorhythms * Xianggang Delight * The Dolphin * Goat * Panda Express * Winter Carousel * Sir Edmund Hillary & the Sherpas * TBA
5 PM at IIT McCormick Tribune Center - 3201 S. State ($10)

* Wadada Leo Smith - solo * 5 After 7 Project - Leon Allen, Art Burton, Khari B, Isaiah Jackson, Junius Paul, Ann Ward, Saalik Ziyad, Taalib-Din Ziyad
8 PM at UofC Fulton Hall - 1010 E. 59th St. 4th fl. - 773·702·8069 ($25)

* Dead Science * Home Recording Project * Karl Blau * Johanna Kunin
8:30 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 (donation-all ages)

* Greg Osby Four
9 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552

* Magic Carpathians * Jason Soliday * Katherine Young Ensemble w/ Carol Genetti, Robb Drinkwater, Jason Roebke, Brian Labycz
9 PM at Enemy - 1550 N. Milwaukee 3rd fl. ($5-donation)

* Keefe Jackson Quartet w/ Josh Berman, Anton Hatwich, Frank Rosaly
9:30 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616

* Guillermo Gregorio Group
10 PM at the Dank Haus terrace - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 (no cover)

Saturday · · · May 6
======================
* Killer Whales * Water Babies * Chandeliers * Lazer Crystal
7 PM at Iron Studios - 3636 S. Iron 1st fl. side entrance - ($10)

* Greg Osby Four
8 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552

* Jean-Luc Guionnet - alto sax, David Chiesa - bass, Michael Zerang - percussion
9 PM at 6ODUM - 2116 W. Chicago ($12-all ages)

* Devil's Dung - Josephine Foster, Brian Goodman, Jason Ajemian, Nori Tanaka * Frank Rosaly - solo * Anita Chari - cello
9 PM at Heaven Gallery - 1550 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·342·4597 ($7)

* Olivia Block
8 PM at 900 South 5th St. #103, Milwaukee, WI ($7)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #168 - May 7, 2006)

* www.vheadline.com

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $278,950,231,674 as of May 7, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 34,711 civilian deaths (min.) as of May 7, 2006 >>>

NEWS, Highlights, Updates & Corrections:

- vision festival june 13,14,15,16,17,18 in new york > www.visionfestival.org

- oh no konono

Sunday · · · May 7
==================
* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* Carol Genetti & Eric Leonardson * Katherine Young Ensemble w/ Carol Genetti, Robb Drinkwater, Jason Roebke, Brian Labycz * Enviromental Encroachment * various premieres by George Flynn, Bjorn Berkhout, Charlie Williams, Dai Fujikura
2 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552 ($5)

* Jam session w/ David Boykin & Nicole Mitchell
6 PM at Café Mestizo - 1646 W. 18th - 312·421·5920

* McDonald's * David Diarreah * Mucca Pazza
6 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 ($7)

* Erase Errata * Voltage * Princess
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

* Priestess * Diamond Nights * The Pines
9:30 PM at Subterranean - 2011 W. North - 773·276·3600 ($8)

* Brian Citro, Charles Gorczynski, Sarah Biber
* Hudson Berry, Nate Lepine, Frank Rosaly
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

Monday · · · May 8
==================
* Sam Barsh / Doug Rosenberg Trio w/ Jon Deitemyer
8 PM at Katerina's - 1920 W. Irving Park - 773·348·7592 ($7)

* White Rose Movement * Five Mod Four * Track A Tiger
9 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

* Sleepy LaBeef
9:30 PM at Fitzgerald's - 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn - 708·708·2118

* Paul Hartsaw Quartet w/ Tobias Kaemmerer - trumpet, Cory Biggerstaff - bass, Brahm Fetterman - drums * Tobias Kaemmerer Group
10 PM at the Gallery Cabaret - 2020 N. Oakley - 773·489·5471 (donation)

Tuesday  · · May 9
==================
* Jim Baker, Nate McBride
8:30 PM early Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)
* Damon Short / Jim Baker duo
11 PM late Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Blastocyst * Sharks With Wings * Bloodyminded * Vadim Sprikut
9:30 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616

* Melvin Taylor & the Slack Band
9:30 PM at Rosa's Lounge - 3420 W. Armitage - 773·342·0452

Wednesday  · May 10
===================
* Steve Syverud w/ backGammon & friends
8 PM at NWU Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston

* Tara Jane O'Neil * Samara Lubelski * Plastic Crimewave Sound
9 PM at Schuba's - 3159 N. Southport - 773·525·2508 ($10)

* Coldcut * Andrew Broder * Blockhead
9 PM at the Abbey Pub - 3420 W. Grace - 773·478·4408 ($20)

* Fred Lonberg-Holm's Lightbox Orchestra w/ Josh Berman, Jeb Bishop, Jaimie Branch, Keefe Jackson, Jason Stein, Anton Hatwich, Kent Kessler, Jason Adasiewicz, Tim Daisy
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($7)

Thursday · · May 11
===================
* Paul Gialorenzo, Charles Rumbach, Jason Stein
7 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Hanalei * Kind Of Like Spitting
8:30 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 (donation-all ages)

* Tim Daisy’s Festival Quartet w/ Josh Berman, Keefe Jackson, Anton Hatwich * Kent Kessler - solo
10 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

Friday · · · May 12
===================
* Contempo w/ Eighth Blackbird & Pacifica Quartet members pgm.inc: Brinkmann, Fink, Raz, Winfield
7:30 PM at UofC Fulton Recital Hall - 1010 E. 59th 4th fl. 773·702·8069 (free)

* Sarah Weaver, Craig Sunken, Bryan Pardo, Steve Nixon, Joe Chellman
7:30 PM at Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church - 306 S. Prospect, Park Ridge - 847·823·4126

* Faun Fables * Cheer Accident
8 PM at the Beat Kitchen - 2100 W. Belmont - 773·281·4444 ($10)

* ICE - International Contemporary Ensemble pgm.inc: Dai Fujikura, Earle Brown, Anton Webern, Kaija Saariaho, Magnus Lindberg
8 PM at Columbia College Concert Hall - 1014 S. Michigan - 312·494·2655 (free)

* Raccoo-oo-oon * Impractical Cockpit * Woods * Mayor Daley * Binges
9 PM at Mr. City - 1133 W. Fulton (entrance on May)

* Karl Seigfried Trio
10 PM at the Dank Haus terrace - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 (no cover)

* Artificial Lover * Oto * Insect Deli
9 PM at UofC Ida Noyes Hall - 1212 E. 59th (free)

Saturday · · May 13
===================
* The National Trust * Scotland Yard Gospel Choir
8:30 PM at Logan Square Auditorium - 2539 N. Kedzie - 773·276·3600 ($15-all ages)

* Faun Fables * Fuzzy Cousins * Bird Names
8:30 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 (donation-all ages)

* The Cool Concern * The Leaves - Charles Gorczynski, Charles Rumback, Daniel Thatcher, Tyler Beach
9 PM at the Ice Factory - 526 N. Ashland ($5-all ages)

* Acid Mothers Temple * The Antarcticans
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($14)

* Occidental Brothers Dance Band International w/ Doug Brush * Toubab Roots Band - Doug Brush, Nathaniel Braddock, Keenan Lawler
10 PM at the Charleston - 2076 N. Hoyne - 773·489·4757 (donation)

* Dylan Posa
10:30 PM at Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #169 - May 14, 2006)

* www.informationclearinghouse.info/article12999.htm - if you know any
high school or college students, i highly recommend you send them this link

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $280,653,126,816 as of May 14, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 35,119 civilian deaths (min.) as of May 14, 2006 >>>

NEWS, Highlights, Updates & Corrections:

- condensed list > www.savagesound.com/short.htm

- endtimes festival june 23,24,25 in st. paul - http://endtimes.indietickets.com

Sunday · · · May 14
===================
* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* New Music Chicago w/ ACM - Accessible Contemporary Music, ICE - International Contemporary Ensemble, CUBE - Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, Fulcrum Point New Music Project, MAVerick Ensemble
3 PM at ChiCultCent. Preston Bradley - 78 E. Washington - 312·744·6630 (free)

* Jam session w/ David Boykin & Nicole Mitchell
6 PM at Café Mestizo - 1646 W. 18th - 312·421·5920

* Greg Ward Ensemble
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

Monday · · · May 15
===================
* Steve Swell Group w/ Guillermo Gregorio - reeds, Jeb Bishop - trombone
7 PM at Storefront Theater - 66 E. Randolph ***tickets*** 312·742·8497 (free)

* Charles Rumback duo w/ Joshua Burke
7 PM at Acme Arts Works - 1741 N. Western ($5)

* Jason Soliday, Neil Jendon
7:30 PM at Myopic Books - 1564 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·862·4882 (free)

Tuesday  · · May 16
===================
* Ways and Means Trio - Daniel Godston, Jayve Montgomery, Joel Wanek w/ Sterling Plumpp
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Jim Baker, Brian Sandstrom, Steve Hunt, Mars Williams
8:30 PM early Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)
* Paul Hartsaw Group w/ Karl Seigfried, Jerome Bryerton, Jim Baker
11 PM late Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Youngblood Brass Band * Cougar
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

* Jason Stein - bass clarinet, Dave Rempis - sax, Anton Hatwich - bass, Mike Reed - drums
9:30 PM at the Charleston - 2076 N. Hoyne - 773·489·4757 (donation)

Wednesday  · May 17
===================
* The Engines + Jeb Bishop * Dave Rempis / Tim Daisy Duo
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($6)

* Tomorrow Music Orchestra - Quin Kirchner, Katy Myers, Hanna Mathey James Davis, Caroline Davis, Jonathon Kirk, Matthew Golombisky, Doug Johnson, Natalie Szabo, Matt Oliphant
10 PM at Spot 6 - 3343 N. Clark - 773·388·0185

Thursday · · May 18
===================
* Jazz jam session w/ Marc Paine, Ivan Martirena, Rim Paulikas, Matt Mayan
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* MAVerick Ensemble pgm.inc: Miksch, Saariaho, Scelsi, Stockhausen
8 PM at UofC Renaissance Society, Cobb Hall - 5811 S. Ellis, 4th fl. - 773·702·8670 (free)

* Eleventh Dream Day * Red Eyed Legends
9 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($12)

* Ingebrigt Håker Flaten - bass, Jim Baker - piano, Mike Reed - drums * Ingebrigt Håker Flaten - solo
10 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

Friday · · · May 19
===================
* We Can And We Must
7 PM at Zhou B. Art Center - 1029 W. 35th 1st fl.

* Contempo w/ Eighth Blackbird & Pacifica Quartet members pgm.inc: Gordon, Mok, Wolek
7:30 PM at Roosevelt University Ganz Hall #745 - 430 S. Michigan - 312·341·2238 (free)

* Weasel Walter * Ben Vida * Lonesome Organist * KK Rampage - accompany films
8:00 PM at NWU Block Cinema - 40 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston - 847·491·7101 ($10)

* Willie Pickens Quintet w/ Pharez Whitted, Michael Davenport, Marlene Rosenberg, Robert Shy
9 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552 ($10)

* Bran(...)Pos * Sharkiface * Magic Missile * Crippled Insectual
9 PM at Enemy - 1550 N. Milwaukee 3rd fl. ($5-donation)

* Melvin Taylor & the Slack Band
9:30 PM at Rosa's Lounge - 3420 W. Armitage - 773·342·0452

* Country Teasers * Pengo * Spires that in the Sunset Rise
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

* Josh Berman Trio
10 PM at the Dank Haus terrace - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 (no cover)

* The Engines w/ Jeb Bishop * Jeb Bishop - trombone, Ingebrigt Håker Flaten - bass
10:30 PM at the Ice Factory - 528 N. Ashland (donation)

Saturday · · May 20
===================
* Ron Dewar Trio w/ Tim Green, Rob Amster
2 PM at Klass Restaurant - 5735 W. Cermak - 708·652·0795

* Caroline Davis - alto sax, Quin Kirchner - drums, Matthew Golombisky - bass
3 PM at the Dank Haus - 4740 N. Western (free)

* Electro Quarterstaff * American Heritage * Raise the Red Lantern
7 PM at the Nite Cap - 5007 W. Irving Park - 773·282·8654

* Willie Pickens Quintet w/ Pharez Whitted, Michael Davenport, Marlene Rosenberg, Robert Shy
8 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552 ($10)

* Melvin Taylor & the Slack Band
9:30 PM at Rosa's Lounge - 3420 W. Armitage - 773·342·0452

* Von Freeman Quintet
9:30 at Andy's Bar & Restaurant - 11 E. Hubbard - 312·642·6805

* Think About Life * Mahjongg * Royce
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #170 - May 21, 2006)

* http://www.theothernews.com/

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $282,400,367,206 as of May 21, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 37,813 civilian deaths (min.) as of May 21, 2006 >>>

NEWS, Highlights, Updates & Corrections:

- the slayer show at the aragon is moved from june 13 to june 20

Sunday · · · May 21
===================
* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* NWU New Music Marathon
1:30 PM at NWU Pick-Staiger - 1977 S. Campus Dr, Evanston - 847·491·5441

* CUBE
3 PM at Merit School Gottlieb Hall - 38 S. Peoria - 312·554·1133 ($20)

* Jam session w/ David Boykin & Nicole Mitchell
6 PM at Café Mestizo - 1646 W. 18th - 312·421·5920

* Gunnelpumpers - Douglas Johnson, Michael Hovnanian, Matthew Golombisky, Randy Farr, Doug Brush, John Meyer
9 PM at the Fireside Bowl - 2648 W. Fullerton - 773·486·2700

* Nate McBride Group * Keefe Jackson Quartet w/ Jeb Bishop, Jason Roebke, Nori Tanaka
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

Monday · · · May 22
===================
* U. Shrinivas - mandolin, U. Rajesh - mandolin, Muruga Boopathy - mrdangam, S. Venkita Ramani - ghatam
7 PM at ChiCultCent. Preston Bradley - 78 E. Washington - 312·744·6630 (free)

* Dave Rempis & Ingebrigt Håker Flaten
7:30 PM at Myopic Books - 1564 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·862·4882 (free)

* James Davis, Caroline Davis, Dave Miller, Matthew Golombisky, Quin Kirchner
8 PM at the Morseland - 1218 W. Morse (free)

* Mandarin Movie - Rob Mazurek, Alan Licht, Jason Ajemian, Matthew Lux, Frank Rosaly * The Eternals
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($7)

Tuesday  · · May 23
===================
* Gunnelpumpers - Douglas Johnson, Michael Hovnanian, Matthew Golombisky, Randy Farr, Doug Brush, John Meyer
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* The Good Good * Api Uiz * Octagon Island * Mt. Gigantic
8:30 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 (donation-all ages)

* Jim Baker, Brian Sandstrom, Steve Hunt, Mars Williams
8:30 PM early Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)
* Jason Stein & Kevin Davis
11 PM late Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Stinking Lizaveta * Tummler * Minsk
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

Wednesday  · May 24
===================
* Jazztronik Experiment
7 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Ensemble Pinotage pgm.inc: Marta Ptaszynska, Kotoka Suzuki 8 PM at UofC Renaissance Society, Cobb Hall 4th fl. - 5811 S. Ellis - 773·702·8670 (free)

* Duo - Mark Sarich, Alban Baily * Trio - Carol Genetti, Adam Sonderberg, Theo Katsaounis
9 PM at the Spareroom - 2416 W. North ($7)

* Jason Steele Ensemble w/ Tyler Beach, Charles Gorczynski, Charles Rumback, Matthew Golombisky
9:30 PM at Spot 6 - 3343 N. Clark - 773·388·0185 (donation)

* Ingebrigt Håker Flaten Chicago Combo w/ Jeb Bishop, Greg Ward, Jason Adasiewicz, Tim Daisy
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($6)

Thursday · · May 25
===================
* The Lesser Birds of Paradise * Mike Tamburo
8:30 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 (donation-all ages)

* Danielson * Detholz!
9 PM at Lakeshore Theater - 3175 N. Broadway - 773·276·3600 ($12-all ages)

* Jeff Parker Quartet w/ Greg Ward, Nate McBride, Mike Reed * We Tree - Greg Ward, Ed Gerber, Josh Ramos, Anthony Capers
10 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Occidental Brothers Dance Band International
at Rodan Restaurant - 1530 N. Milwaukee - 773·276·7036

Friday · · · May 26
===================
* Oren Ambarchi
5:30 PM at Reckless Records - 1532 N. Milwaukee - 773·235·3727 (free)

* sunno))) * Boris * Kevin Drumm
8:30 PM at Logan Square Auditorium - 2539 N. Kedzie - 773·276·3600 ($14-all ages)

* Karl Seigfried Trio w/ Greg Ward, Andre Beasley
9 PM at the Dank Haus terrace - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 (no cover)

Saturday · · May 27
===================
* Bryerton / Hartsaw / Seigfried Trio * Jaimie Branch / Jacob Wick Duo
3 PM at the Dank Haus - 4740 N. Western (free)

* Aki Onda
9 PM at 6Odum - 2116 W. Chicago (all ages)

* Mueller / Schoenecker Duo * Marina Peterson Trio * Gutzeit / Soliday / Ajemian / Sonderberg Quartet
9 PM at Enemy - 1550 N. Milwaukee 3rd fl. ($5-donation)

* Illaziam * Bushoong *** CANCELLED ***
9:30 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Liquid Soul (record release)
10 PM at Subterranean - 2011 W. North - 773·278·6600

* Karl Seigfried Trio w/ Greg Ward, Andre Beasley
10 PM at the Charleston - 2076 N. Hoyne - 773·489·4757

* Rubber Spunky * Spunky Toofers * Morlokk
10:30 PM at Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #171 - May 28, 2006)

* www.huffingtonpost.com/2006/05/04/questioner-busts-rumsfeld_n_20373.html

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $284,149,900,412 as of May 28, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 37,972 civilian deaths (min.) as of May 28, 2006 >>>

NEWS, Highlights, Updates & Corrections:

- more propaganda > funeral for america

Sunday · · · May 28
===================
* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* Thrones - Joe Preston
4 PM in-store Reckless Records - 1532 N. Milwaukee - 773·235·3727 (free)

* Growing * Thrones * Mammal * No Funeral
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

* The Hats - John Beard, Anton Hatwich, Dave McDonnell, Dylan Ryan
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

Monday · · · May 29
===================
* Ryan Novak & friends
7:30 PM at Myopic Books - 1564 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·862·4882 (free)

* Paul Giallorenzo Trio w/ Anton Hatwich, Charles Rumbach
8 PM at the Morseland - 1218 W. Morse - 773·764·8900 (free)

Tuesday  · · May 30
===================
* Eric Leonardson
6 PM at Hyde Park Art Center - 5020 S. Cornell - 773·324·5520

* Fulcrum Point w/ Fareed Haque, Tony Arnold, Thodos Dance Chicago pgm.inc: Ran, Moravec, Golijov, Haque
7:30 at the Harris Theater - 205 E. Randolph - 312·334·7777 ($20)

* Jim Baker, Brian Sandstrom, Steve Hunt, Mars Williams
8:30 PM at Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* The Fall * Cairo Gang * Safi Sniper
8:30 PM at Logan Square Auditorium - 2539 N. Kedzie - 773·276·3600 ($20-all ages)

* Amalea Tshilds * The Children versus The Children of Doom * Jim Newberry
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

* benefit for Ken Haebich
7:30 PM at Martyrs' - 3855 N. Lincoln - 773·404·9494 ($10)

Wednesday  · May 31
===================
* Chicago Luzern Exchange - Marc Unternährer, Josh Berman, Keefe Jackson, Frank Rosaly
8 PM at UofC Renaissance Society, Cobb Hall 4th fl. - 5811 S. Ellis - 773·702·8670 (free)

* James Davis Quintet w/ Caroline Davis, Sean McCluskey, Jeff Greene, Jon Deitemyer
9:30 PM at Spot 6 - 3343 N. Clark - 773·388·0185 (donation)

* Rob Mazurek’s Exploding Star Orchestra w/ Nicole Mitchell, Jeb Bishop, Josh Berman, Jason Adasewicz, Jim Baker, Matthew Lux, Jason Ajemian, Mike Reed
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($7)

Thursday · · June 1
===================
* Electro-acoustic workshop
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Old Time Relijun * Perfect Panther * Wolfden * The Great Sea Serpents
8 PM at the Beat Kitchen - 2100 W. Belmont - 773·281·4444 ($8)

* The Engines - Dave Rempis, Nate McBride, Tim Daisy
* The Valentine Trio - Fred Lonberg-Holm, Jason Roebke, Frank Rosaly
10 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

Friday · · · June 2
===================
* The Skewered Quartet - Jacob Worley-Hood, Jason Stein, Anton Hatwich, Tim Daisy
6:30 PM at Wrightwood Skewers - 3640 W. Wrightwood (free)

* Nick Butcher * Brian Labycz + Jason Roebke
7 PM *** RSVP for info *** autopilote@gmail.com or 773·392·3763

* Dungen * Nethers * Dark Fog
8:30 PM at Logan Square Auditorium - 2539 N. Kedzie - 773·276·3600 ($15-all ages)

* Costly Hypothesis (benefit show for Henry Chinaski)
9 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Fred Anderson Trio w/ Junius Paul, Isaiah Spencer
10 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Jan Jelinek Kosmischer Pitch Band w/ Hanno Leichtmann, Andrew Peckler * Elliot Lipp * Signaldrift
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

* Josh Berman Trio
10 PM at the Dank Haus terrace - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 (no cover)

* Be Your Own Pet * Whirlwind Heat
10 PM at the Beat Kitchen - 2100 W. Belmont - 773·276·3600 ($10-all ages)

Saturday · · June 3
===================
* Sacred Baboons - Matt Field, Clay Grossman, Nick Sondy
3 PM at the Dank Haus - 4740 N. Western (free)

* Vader * Kataklysm * Destruction * / Speed \ Kill / Hate \ * Graveworm * The Absence
5:30 PM at Logan Square Auditorium - 2539 N. Kedzie - 773·276·3600 ($25-all ages)

* Hoopafreaks * Right Eye Rita w/ the Reeves Machine * Emerson w/ Dan Godston, Joshua Manchester
7 PM at Peter Jones Gallery - 1806 W. Cuyler - 773·472·9723

* Boris Hauf / Michael Hartman / Brian Labycz trio * Toubab Roots Band - Nathaniel Braddock, Doug Brush, George Lawler * Ricky the Steamboat
8:30 PM at Heaven Gallery - 1550 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·342·4597 ($5)

* Rob Mazurek's Exploding Star Orchestra w/ Nicole Mitchell, Jeb Bishop, Josh Berman, Jason Adasiewicz, Jim Baker, Matt Bauder, Jason Ajemian, Mike Reed * Azita
10 PM at the Dank Haus - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 ($12)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #172 - June 4, 2006)

* www.webcom.com/ipa/  - Illinois Peace Action, among other things
they support a commitment by the US against 'first-use nuclear strikes'
- I hate to say it, but the Iranians deserve the benefit of the doubt,
whereas our (mis)leaders have PROVED they can't be trusted....
take Bush's finger off the button! no torture, no more civilian deaths!

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $285,920,905,754 as of June 4, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 38,059 civilian deaths (min.) as of June 4, 2006 >>>

NEWS, Highlights, Updates & Corrections:

- if you don't 'play slayer' on 6/6/06 you can do like baker 'plays ayler'

Sunday · · · June 4
===================
* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* Rob Mazurek's Exploding Star Orchestra w/ Jason Adasiewicz - vibes, Micheal Reed - drums, Jason Ajemian - bass, Matt Bauder - sax * Robbie Lee
8 PM at Heaven Gallery - 1550 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·342·4597

* John Wiese * Spykes * Bloodyminded * Behold! The Living Corpse
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

* Paul Hartsaw - saxes, Karl Seigfried - bass, Jerome Bryerton - percussion
* Mary Halvorson & Jessica Pavone
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

* Nicole Mitchell's Black Earth Strings
7 PM at Woodland Pattern Books - 720 E. Locust, Milwaukee, WI - 414·263·5001

Monday · · · June 5
===================
* Greg Ward Ensemble w/ Victor Garcia - trumpet, Leslie Beukleman - voice, Fareed Haque - guitar, Katinka Kleijn - cello, Patrick Mulcahy - bass, Kalyan Pathak - percussion
7 PM at Storefront Theater - 66 E. Randolph ***tickets*** 312·742·8497 (free)

* Comment est-ce qu'on peut le savoir ?
7:30 PM at Myopic Books - 1564 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·862·4882 (free)

Tuesday  · · June 6
===================
* Jazz improv session hosted by Aaron Koppel Quartet
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Chuck Burdelik, Brian Sandstrom, Steve Hunt, 2nd set w/ Jim Baker
8:30 PM at Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Roller * Fireball Ministry * United Forces * Plague Bringer
8:30 PM at the Double Door - 1572 N. Milwaukee - 773·489·3160 ($8)

* Eric Leonardson / Fred Lonberg-Holm * Abe Gibson / Paul Giallorenzo / Brian Labycz
9:30 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Good Old Fashion Sinners * The Election * Tomorrow Music Orchestra * Mutual Divorce
9:30 PM at Silvie's Lounge - 1902 W. Irving Park - 773·871·6239 ($4)

* Bloodyminded * Is * Black Bear Combo * Threnodic Nous
10 PM at Le Beach House - 3339 W. Beach ($7)

Wednesday  · June 7
===================
* Rob Mazurek's Exploding Star Orchestra w/ Nicole Mitchell, Jeb Bishop, Josh Berman, Corey Wilkes, Matt Bauder, Jason Adasiewicz, Jim Baker, Jeff Parker, Jason Ajemian, Matt Lux, Mike Reed, John Herndon
7 PM at ChiCultCent. Claudia Cassidy - 78 E. Washington - 312·744·6630 (free)

* CINC - Ken Vandermark, Phillip Wachsmann, Paul Lytton
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($8)

Thursday · · June 8
===================
* Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park - various acts

* Lonberg-Holm / Colligan / Zerang Trio * Leonardson / Genetti / Curtis Trio * Brent Gutzeit & Jason Soliday
9 PM at Enemy - 1550 N. Milwaukee 3rd fl. ($5-donation)

* Gunnelpumpers - Doug Johnson, Matthew Golombisky, Michael Hovanian, Doug Brush, Randy Farr
* Brian Pardo's Klezmer Band w/ Dave Miller, Joe Chellman, Matthew Golombisky, Diana Lawrence
9:30 PM at Silvie's Lounge - 1902 W. Irving Park - 773·871·6239 ($4)

* Paul Lytton, Dave Rempis, Jim Baker, Nate McBride * Phil Wachsmann, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Jeb Bishop
10 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

Friday · · · June 9
===================
* Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park - various acts

* The Skewered Quartet - Jacob Worley-Hood, Jason Stein, Anton Hatwich, Tim Daisy
6:30 PM at Wrightwood Skewers - 3640 W. Wrightwood (free)

* Klaas Heckman - bass sax, Veryan Weston - piano, Fred Lonberg-Holm - cello
8 PM at UofC Renaissance Society, Cobb Hall 4th fl. - 5811 S. Ellis - 773·702·8670 (free)

* Jeff Chan w/ Jimmy Ellis, Tatsu Aoki, Greg Diethrich
8 PM at Link's Hall - 3435 N. Sheffield - 773·281·0824 ($12)

* Bernie Worrell & the Woo Warriors * Abstract Giants * Jagoff
9 PM at the Double Door - 1572 N. Milwaukee - 773·489·3160 ($10)

* Karl Seigfried Trio w/ Fred Jackson - alto sax, Isaiah Spencer - drums
9 PM at the DANK Haus terrace - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 (no cover)

* Sir Edmund Hillary & the Sherpas w/ Anita Chari
9:30 PM at UofC Ida Noyes Hall West Lounge - 1212 E. 59th (free)

* Brightblack Morning Light * Lights * Mairee Sioux
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

* The Timeout Drawer * You Will Die * Bear Claw
10 PM at Subterranean - 2011 W. North - 773·278·6600 ($8)

* Mucca Pazza * Red Chamber * Lord of the Yum Yum
at Martyrs' - 3855 N. Lincoln - 773·404·9494

Saturday · · June 10
====================
* Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park including David Honeyboy Edwards, James Blood Ulmer

* Theory Anesthetic - Mandy M, Matt Golombisky, Quin Kirchner, Walton Richmond * Crimes of the Black Cat
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Jeff Chan w/ Jimmy Ellis, Tatsu Aoki, Greg Diethrich
8 PM at Link's Hall - 3435 N. Sheffield - 773·281·0824 ($12)

* Howlin' Rain * Warmer Milks of Kentucky * Dreamweapon * Our Brother the Native
9:15 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

* Klaas Heckman / Lou Mallozzi * Veryan Weston / Jim Baker
9:30 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Dave Rempis - reeds, Jeb Bishop - trombone, Kent Kessler - bass, Michael Zerang - drums
10 PM at the Ice Factory - 526 N. Ashland - 773·988·1447

* Speed, Glue and Satan - Mike Hagedorn, Brian Klein, Dave Purdie
10:30 PM at Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Matt Turner
8 PM at 900 South 5th St. #103, Milwaukee, WI ($7)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #173 - June 11, 2006)

* www.bushisantichrist.com  - but still an idiot

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $287,644,373,184 as of June 11, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 38,355 civilian deaths (min.) as of June 11, 2006 >>>

Sunday · · · June 11
====================
* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park - various acts

* Tudo de Bom Quintet - Jeff Beer, Juli Wood, Kathy Kelly, Dan DeLorenzo, Mike Schlick
* Bryan Doherty Quartet w/ Joshua Burke, Andrei Chahine, Michael Raynor
2 PM at the Green Mill - 4802 N. Broadway - 773·878·5552

* MAVerick Ensemble pgm.inc: Denisov, Miksch, Raynovich, Stockhausen
7 PM at the Ukrainian Institute - 2320 W. Chicago - 773·227·5522 ($15)

* Jeff Chan w/ Tatsu Aoki, Hide Yoshihashi
8 PM at Link's Hall - 3435 N. Sheffield - 773·281·0824 ($12)

* His Name Is Alive * NOMO
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

* Fred Lonberg-Holm, Veryan Weston * Edward Wilkerson, Michael Zerang
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

Monday · · · June 12
====================
* James Davis, Caroline Davis, Dave Miller, Matthew Golombisky, Quin Kirchner
7 PM at Acme Art Works - 1741 N. Western

* Guillermo Gregorio, Keefe Jackson, Jason Roebke
7:30 PM at Myopic Books - 1564 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·862·4882 (free)

* Tom Verlaine
8 PM at the Double Door - 1572 N. Milwaukee - 773·489·3160 ($19)

* Paul Hartsaw Trio w/ Cory Biggerstaff - bass, Jerry Bryerton - drums
10 PM at the Gallery Cabaret - 2020 N. Oakley - 773·489·5471 (donation)

Tuesday  · · June 13
====================
* Fred Anderson - sax, Tatsu Aoki - bass, Isaiah Spencer - drums
5:30 PM on the MCA terrace - 220 E. Chicago - 312·280·2660 (free)

* Bardo Pond * Grimble Grumble * Zelienople
8 PM at Schuba's - 3159 N. Southport - 773·525·2508

* Jim Baker, Brian Sandstrom, Steve Hunt, Mars Williams
8:30 PM early Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)
* Paul Hartsaw / Jerry Bryerton duo w/ Jim Baker
11 PM late Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Legendary Pink Dots
9 PM at the Double Door - 1572 N. Milwaukee - 773·489·3160 ($15)

Wednesday  · June 14
====================
* We Tree - Greg Ward, Ed Gerber, Johnny Bravo, Josh Ramos, Anthony Capers
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 ($3-donation)

* Michael Zerang Quartet w/ Jeff Parker - guitar, Jason Stein - bass clarinet, Josh Abrams - bass
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($7)

* Rempis Percussion Quartet w/ Anton Hatwich, Tim Daisy, Frank Rosaly
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433

Thursday · · June 15
====================
* Jazz jam session *** CANCELLED ***
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Goran Ivanovic Group w/ Doug Rosenberg, Matt Ulery, Michael Caskey
8:30 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($10)

* 90 Day Men * Home * Supreme Court
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

* David Boykin Expanse w/ Nicole Mitchell, Josh Abrams, Jim Baker, Mike Reed
10 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

Friday · · · June 16
====================
* Paulina Hollers * Rattletrap String Band
6:30 PM early Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433

* The Skewered Quartet - Matt Schneider, Jason Stein, Matt Young, Nori Tanaka
6:30 PM at Wrightwood Skewers - 3640 W. Wrightwood (free)

* Illusion of Safety * Diagram A * Snake Charm
9:30 PM at Enemy - 1550 N. Milwaukee 3rd fl. (donation)

* Josh Berman Trio
10 PM at the DANK Haus terrace - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 (no cover)

Saturday · · June 17
====================
* Jayve Montgomery & Joel Wanek
3 PM at the DANK Haus - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 (no cover)

* Them Roaring Twenties * Knife Crazy
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 ($3-donation)

* Andrew Lafkas & Brian Eubanks * Haptic - Steven Hess, Joseph Mills, Adam Sonderberg w/ Jason Stein
9 PM at Enemy - 1550 N. Milwaukee 3rd fl. (donation)

* Magas * Glass Candy * Chromatics
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #174 - June 18, 2006)

* www.tarandfeathers.org  

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $289,399,521,355 as of June 18, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 38,475 civilian deaths (min.) as of June 18, 2006 >>>

NEWS, Highlights, Updates & Corrections:

- Entheon, Convergence Cultural Re:Evolution on Friday June 23rd - 4115 S. State St. > www.entheonvillage.com
Sunday · · · June 18
====================
* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* Undertow - Michael Baker, Josh Beatty, Henry Mayer
8 PM at the Heartland Cafe - 7000 N. Glenwood - 773·465·8005 ($3)

* Isotope 217 - John Herndon, Dan Bitney, Jeff Parker, Rob Mazurek, Matt Lux
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($12)

* Bill MacKay, Kyle Hernandez, Dominic Johnson
* Paul Giallorenzo - keyboards, Jason Stein - bass clarinet, Charles Rumbach - drums
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

Monday · · · June 19
====================
* Jason Adasiewicz Group w/ David Boykin - reeds, Josh Berman - cornet, Jeb Bishop - trombone, Josh Abrams - bass, Nori Tanaka - drums
7 PM at Storefront Theater - 66 E. Randolph ***tickets*** 312·742·8497 (free)

* Jerome Bryerton / Paul Hartsaw / Ausberto Acevedo Trio
7 PM at the Mercury Cafe - 1505 W. Chicago - 312·455·9924 (donation)

* Anton Hatwich
7:30 PM at Myopic Books - 1564 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·862·4882 (free)

* Casiotone For the Painfully Alone * Bloodyminded * Oscillating Innards * Pedestrian Deposit * Burn Ward * Wilt
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 (free)

Tuesday  · · June 20
====================
* Slayer * Lamb of God * Children of Bodom * Mastodon * Thine Eyes Bleed
4:30 PM at the Aragon Ballroom - 1106 W. Lawrence - 312·666·6667 ($39)

* Fred Lonberg-Holm Valentine Trio
5:30 PM on the MCA terrace - 220 E. Chicago - 312·280·2660 (free)

* Ways & Means Trio w/ Al DeGenova
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Jim Baker, Brian Sandstrom, Frank Rosaly, Mars Williams
8:30 PM at Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Crap Engine * Tomorrow's Music Orchestra
9 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049

* Day & Taxi * Trapeze Unit - Kurt Iselt, Bill Brimfield, Stu Greenspan, Dan McNaughton, Tim Keenan
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($6)

* Michael Graeve * Adam Strohm * Blake Edwards / Brian Labycz / Eric Leonardson
9:30 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 ($7-donation)

* Barbara Morgenstern * Joshua Eustis & Marc Heller
10 PM at Sonotheque - 1444 W. Chicago - 773·276·3600 ($10)

Wednesday  · June 21
====================
* Jazztronik Experiment
7 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 ($5-donation)

* We Can and We Must
8 PM at F212° - 401 N. Wells - 312·670·4212 (no cover)

* Magik Markers * Lambsbread * Matt Clark
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($8)

* Herculaneum - Dave McDonnell, Patrick Newbery, Nick Broste, Greg Danek, Dylan Ryan
* Josh Berman Quartet w/ Keefe Jackson, Anton Hatwich, Frank Rosaly
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433 ($6)

Thursday · · June 22
====================
* Don Caballero * The Timeout Drawer * Bring Back the Guns * Black September
9 PM at the Note - 1565 N. Milwaukee - 773·489·0011 ($10)

* Jim Baker - keyboards, Mars Williams - sax, Brian Sandstrom - bass, Michael Zerang - drums
* Michael Zerang - percussion, Kent Kessler - bass, Fred Lonberg-Holm - cello
10 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Bloodyminded * Laundry Room Squelchers * Scarcity of Tanks * Gays in the Military * Panicsville
at the Big Horse - 1558 N. Milwaukee

Friday · · · June 23
====================
* The Skewered Quartet - Jake Worley-Hood, Jason Stein, Matt Young, Frank Rosaly
6:30 PM at Wrightwood Skewers - 3640 W. Wrightwood (free)

* Guitar Army - Alex Wing, Abe Gibson, Bill MacKay, Matthew Daniel, Jayve Montgomery, Jesse Thomas, Chris Lange, Brian Klein, Ben Boye, more
8 PM at the Spareroom Gallery - 2416 W. North - 773·551·7960 (donation)

* TV Pow (record release)
9 PM at Heaven Gallery - 1550 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·342·4597

* Favourite Sons * Oakley Hall
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($7)

* Guillermo Gregorio Group
10 PM at the DANK Haus terrace - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 (no cover)

* Flying Luttenbachers - Weasel Walter, Ed Rodriguez, Mike Green, Rob Pumpelly
10 PM at South Union Arts - 1352 S. Union - 312·850·1049 (donation-all ages)

* Yakuza * Dysrhythmia * Behold the Arctopus
10 PM at Beat Kitchen - 2100 W. Belmont - 773·281·4444 ($8)

Saturday · · June 24
====================
* Intonation Music Festival - various acts
at Union Park - 1501 W. Randolph

* The Guild of Acquired Technology * Pommel * Banisteriopsis
3 PM at the DANK Haus 4th fl. gallery - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 (no cover)

* Pommel * Moth Guts * Gilbert Switzer * Be Bad * Little Princess
8 PM at Reversible Eye - 1103 N. California - 773·862·1232

* Fiery Furnaces * Scotland Yard Gospel Choir * Office
9 PM at Metro - 3730 N. Clark - 773·549·0203 ($18.50)

* Zelienople * Number None * Fessenden
9 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 (donation)

* Jacid
10 PM at Wabash Tap - 1233 S. Wabash - 312·360-9488 (free)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

(Chicago Rash Audio Potential #175 - June 25, 2006)

* www.capitolhillblue.com  

<<< Cost of War in Iraq counter: $291,143,381,561 as of June 25, 2006 >>>

<<< Iraq Body Count: 38,475 civilian deaths (min.) as of June 25, 2006 >>>

NEWS, Highlights, Updates & Corrections:

- juicy new MP3 from June 18 at > www.myspace.com/savagesound

- PROTEST George W Bush in Chicago at the Drake Hotel on Friday July 7 at 11 AM

Sunday · · · June 25
====================
* James Falzone, Marty Metzger, Karen Shulz-Harmon, Rebekah Cope, Tim Mulvenna, Davin Youngs
11 AM at Grace Presbyterian Church, Chopin Theater - 1543 W. Division

* Intonation Music Festival - various acts
at Union Park - 1501 W. Randolph

* Darkmoor * Ring Cicada * Story of the Sea
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($7)

* Ear To The Ground Quartet - Quin Kirchner, Dave Rempis, Caroline Davis, Matthew Golombisky * Dave McDonnell, Kevin Davis
10 PM at the Hungry Brain - 2319 W. Belmont - 773·935·2118

Monday · · · June 26
====================
* Jeb Bishop, Jason Roebke
7:30 PM at Myopic Books - 1564 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·862·4882 (free)

* Cloud Land Canyon + Lichens * Zs * Yearling
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 (free)

Tuesday  · · June 27
====================
* Gunnelpumpers
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 ($3-donation)

* Jim Baker, Brian Sandstrom, Steve Hunt, Mars Williams, others (Richard Theodore Vogt memorial)
8:30 PM at Hotti Biscotti - 3545 W. Fullerton - 773·772·9970 (donation)

* Crush Kill Destroy * Beard * This Is Cinema
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($7)

* Zs - Sam Hillmer, Charlie Looker, Matthew Hough, Ian Antonio * Steve Hess Drum Trio w/ Frank Rosaly, Jonathan Crawford * Regattas * Seductive Sprigs
9:30 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 ($7-donation)

Wednesday  · June 28
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* Portable Corners * Voltage * TBA
8 PM on a bus outside FoS - 3144 W. Carroll

* Penthouse Sweets * Fetor * Charlie Deets
9:30 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($7)

* Jeb Bishop Trio w/ Kent Kessler, Tim Mulvenna
10 PM at the Hideout - 1354 W. Wabansia - 773·227·4433

* Algernon - Dave Miller, Nick Fryer, Katie Weigman, Tom Perona, Cory Healey * Information Superhighway
9 PM at the Tonic Room - 2447 N. Halsted - 773·248·8400

Thursday · · June 29
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* Absolute Zero - Marty Tilton, Rob Haight, Bryan Tipps, Patrick Mulcahy, Jonathan Schang, Tyler Beach * Braintree
8 PM at Muse Café - 817 N. Milwaukee - 312·850·2233 (donation)

* Religious Knives * Zodiac Mountain * Harrius * Jason Soliday + Mark Solotroff * Locrian
8 PM at Enemy - 1550 N. Milwaukee 3rd fl. - 312·493·3657 ($9-all ages)

* Josh Berman Quartet w/ Jason Adasiewicz, Nate McBride, Mike Reed
* Get in to Go Out - Paul Giallorenzo, Dave Rempis, Josh Berman, Anton Hatwich, Frank Rosaly
10 PM at Elastic - 2830 N. Milwaukee 2nd fl. - 773·772·3616 ($9-donation)

Friday · · · June 30
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* Andy Ortmann * Nora Keyes * Orca Orchestra * Rotten Milk * Madame P.
8 PM at Reversible Eye - 1103 N. California - 773·862·1232

* Indian * Raise the Red Lantern * Plague Bringer (Anti-Cruelty Society benefit)
9 PM at the Note - 1565 N. Milwaukee - 773·489·0011 ($10)

* Keefe Jackson Group
10 PM at the DANK Haus terrace - 4740 N. Western - 773·561·9181 (no cover)

* Guapo * Zombi * Del Rey
10 PM at the Empty Bottle - 1035 N. Western - 773·276·3600 ($10)




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