This year, we're not going to rag on the Taste. We've decided to turn over a new leaf over the whole affair, and kick in the positive mental attitude. Sure, it'd be easy to take jabs at the obvious - the crowds, the fact that it can be somewhat pricey if you're looking to sample anything worth your time and the fact that the bands usually playing are just a stone's throw away from making... more ›

It's official - Ray Davies (Kinks) will be back to entertain the masses on the 4th of July during the Taste of Chicago. The others on the bill at the Petrillo Music Shell for Tuesday are Mike Doughty and My Morning Jacket. Still to be announced are the acts for July 6th and 8th, but we do know that if we brave the crowds we will get to see the following: June 30th - Chaka... more ›

Saturday night at the Park West, Chicagoist was entertained by Mike Doughty and his band of the same name. Trying hard not to pummel one another with our actual glass bottles (how nice to be treated like an adult at a concert), we settled into an evening of Mike creating a very intimate experience for the 900-person capacity venue. Jumping right into “Tremendous Brunettes” from his latest CD Haughty Melodic, the former Soul Coughing... more ›