Mekons vocalist Sally Timms talks about the band's new longplayer Ancient & Modern. Mekons plays Lincoln Hall tonight; tickets are still available. more ›

Big Star is getting close to its first anniversary and they're ringing it in with beer, tacos, and music. Pretty much like any night there. more ›

The Mekons have announced a last minute stop on their world tour before their show at Schubas tomorrow night. They'll be performing a live set at Raffe's Record Riot tomorrow at 3:45 p.m. The Schubas gig is long sold out so if you want to catch this gang of Chicagoans via Leeds banging on strings and skins while stomping their feet this is your only chance. They don't play that many local gigs so we'll take whatever we can get! more ›

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