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Ska punks rock despite hiatus

By Aurora Schnorr | September 25, 2011

Lucky Boys Confusion has been a staple in the Midwestern music scene for more than a decade.Beginning in 1997, the band gained a loyal following in the area. By 2000, the band was signed to Elektra Records; it looked like it was on its way to the big...

AM Taxi to hit DeKalb in the p.m.

By Aurora Schnorr | April 20, 2011

Tonight, all you people 21 and over drop what you're doing and head out to Otto's, 118 E. Lincoln Highway, for some good, old fashioned rock ‘n' roll featuring AM Taxi. AM Taxi blends old school punk with mainstream rock sensibility and just a dash...

Dash Cunning takes on robots and harmonies

By Tony Martin | April 12, 2011

Dash Cunning is returning to DeKalb, and this is good news. A quality blend of ‘90s punk and the anthemic emo popularized by bands like Jimmy Eat World, Dash Cunning is one of the more exciting openers on any bill in DeKalb this year. They played their...