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Juliana Hatfield's recently released tour diary / autobiography of sorts When I Grow Up: A Memoir touched on a number of subjects that had been plaguing her for over two decades from a dislike of touring, an eating disorder, clinical depression, and the like. At the same time it revealed a true admiration for her collaborators and musical heroes over the years, and projected an admirably resolute sense of resolve when it comes to the business side of her art and her ability to meet its commitments mostly on her own terms. We also learned that while most venues don't exactly roll out the welcome mat when she arrives, Chicago's Double Door does a good job of making her feel particularly welcome, and that Chicago is home to some of her most enthusiastic and appreciative fans. She ended the book with a warning not to hold great expectations for any touring beyond a smattering of shows here and there from here on out. Luckily for us she doesn't seem completely beholden to that promise since she'll drop by Double Door tomorrow to promote her new album, How To Walk Away. more ›

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