Kelly Hogan's association with Hideout has been long and fruitful, whether working the bar or holding down the stage, singing like an angel as a solo act or in any combination with Nora O'Connor, Scott Ligon and others. We were always partial to Hogan's work with the Wooden Leg, a loose group with Ligon, Joel Paterson and Kevin O'Donnell that could peel the paint off the walls when they locked in a groove. In Ligon, Hogan has a vocal foil that she can play off of as well as she backs up Neko Case. Some of their duets are simply transcendent. more ›

Whew! We made it through all the familial obligations of the holiday season. It’s a dead week at work and that means we need some stuff to do at night. This week offers a lot of possibilities for getting together for a pint or two before we even hit New Year’s Eve. If the Christmas hangover is gone, head over to the Hideout tonight for a Boxing Day Show with Kelly Hogan and Scott Ligon.... more ›

Who wants to see Bobby Bare Sr. and Bobby Bare Jr. for free? You do? Then we’ve got a giveaway for you, hoss. The father and son duo will be appearing at the Old Town School of Folk Music this Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Chicagoist has two pairs of tickets to give away to Friday night’s show, and we’re making it easy for you to get your hands on ‘em. No essay this... more ›