In these trying times everyone is cutting back where they can, even awesome block parties. The Hideout has trimmed their two-day affair to a single day -- though to be fair, until a few years ago it was always that way -- and have brought in Bloodshot Records to curate the day and celebrate their 15th birthday with a big ol' party. In many ways this is a return to form for The Hideout; after a couple years of putting together jaw dropping weekends that rivaled most smaller music festivals tomorrow's shindig a return to the more relaxed vibe of earlier years. The block was always a place where you could take your kids, have a lot of fun, and hear a bunch of great music from national and local acts with deep roots to The Hideout's scene. more ›

Bloodhsot has hijacked this year's Hideout Block Party to throw their 15th Anniversary Beer-B-Q! Bands playing include the reunited Blacks, Bobby Bare Jr., Scotland Yard Gospel Choir, The Deadstring Brothers, Alejandro Escovedo, and The Waco Brothers. And, as is tradition with the hideout Block Parties, the party also acts as a fundraiser and this year it benefits Rock For Kids and 826 Chicago. more ›