Eclectic rockers Camper Van Beethoven are celebrating 25 years of sporadic togetherness with a sprinkling of shows, including two in Chicago. Formed in the early 1980s in California, the band broke up in 1990 but not entirely -- they've gotten together several times since to perform and record. Recently CVB bassist Victor Krummenacher took some time post-gig to chat with us about the band's performances at the Abbey Pub. Tonight is the second and last show, so reschedule your bowling outing with the skinheads and don't miss out! McCabe and Mrs. Miller open. more ›

If you want to usher in the fall weather with an almost guaranteed good time, bust out your jeans and autumn jackets and head down to Division Street this Saturday and Sunday, where two of West Town's best attraction, the Renegade Craft Fair and Do-Division Street Fest, have joined forces for a weekend of crafty goodness, musical enjoyment, and plenty of hipster-watching. Held on Division from Damen to Wood, Renegade Craft Fair will bring together... more ›

Cracker holds a special place in Chicagoist’s heart because at their show, we didn’t meet our college boyfriend. We probably should have because we both walk around with the same story about that night which proves we were right next to each other and should have met, but alas… Everyone has a story about the night they met. We have a story about the night we didn’t meet. Cracker is a unique band that... more ›