We don't particularly like the whole "supergroup" concept, especially since it's usually employed by marketers eager to sell half-baked ideas by famous people (erm, Chickenfoot?). However, when it is a word merely employed to describe a bunch of legendary folks getting together with no pretensions, then we're O.K. with it. more ›

For a while it seemed like Pegboy only played one show every two years, but recently the band has made a welcome return to regular appearances, at least in our area. We think it's fair to say they're the epitome of Chicago punk rock, especially since John Haggerty's buzz-saw guitars created the template from which a million other bands took their cues. more ›

Baby, it's cold outside ... but Chicago's brightest musical talent is on display at a cozy venue near you. Here are some solid bets for this week: more ›