The summer sun has rejuvenated the DDaN column, so we're clocking back with our thoughts on a few of the week's notable concerts. Tonight, if you didn't get invited to see Fall Out Boy, and you're not heading to Liar's Club to listen to (and to buy) the new Queens Of the Stone Age at midnight, might we recommend checking out The Hourly Radio at The Note? If you dig Placebo, and you haven't yet... more ›

We've got a little bit of everything today to get you out of the house and over the blues that have overtaken many because of this second Winter we have been experiencing. Besides, it is supposed to hit the 50's today, so time to celebrate. more ›

One of our guilty pleasures a year or two ago was the pop-rock combo, fronted by then-teenage singer Noelle, Damone. We knew that the songs were all written by guitarist Dave Pino, who seemed twice the age of the mouthpiece, but we didn’t care. Maybe if Weezer had put out a solid album in the last few years we wouldn’t have been so susceptible to Damone’s charms, but there we were, bopping along with their... more ›

Oh Shit. It’s Thursday, isn’t it? Like, tomorrow is New Year’s Eve and you don’t have a clue as to what you’re going to do. Chicagoist isn’t sure who those people are who plan their New Year’s Eve weeks in advance but we’re sure they iron their underpants too. At this point everywhere that’s anywhere is booked, and if you are like this Chicagoist – reservations (read: decisiveness) are not your strong suit anyway. But... more ›