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New House owners a fresh start for venue

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 20, 2013

The Editorial Board has high hopes for The House Cafe’s new ownership.The House, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, was purchased by Anthony Solario, Lisa Cowley and Corey Twombly in October.The House has always provided a sense of community that’s unlike that...

Kari Spieler, Shaun Savage, Adam McHeffey and Tom Elefante of Swear and Shake soak up the sun in this undated courtesy photo.

New York folk-pop foursome brings Americana to Otto’s

By Jessica Cabe | September 30, 2012

Americana has come a long way in the pop world the last few years, and now it’s coming to DeKalb. The New York-based foursome Swear and Shake is performing 8 p.m. tonight at Otto’s Nightclub, 118 E. Lincoln Highway. Tickets are $8, and attendees must...

Folk-rock sensation The Giving Tree Band will hit The House Cafe this Friday night at 9 p.m. The band encourages everyone to wear their pajamas.

The Giving Tree Band to folk up DeKalb

By Heather Skrip | October 5, 2010

The Giving Tree Band produces a sound unlike any other by combining bluegrass and rock elements. This Yorkville-based band is comprised of eight members-two of which are NIU alum (Andy Goss and Erik Norman). GTB already has three albums under it's belt,...

Ben (left) and Emily Roberts of Carolina Story at The House Cafe Friday.

Carolina Story is a tale all its own

By Troy Doetch | September 20, 2010

It's meant as a compliment when I say Carolina Story may induce vomiting. The husband and wife duo that played their ethereal folk pop Friday at The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, are the most adorable couple ever, causing romantics to swoon and...