I was thrilled to pieces when I heard about Middlewest Fest. William Elliott Whitmore? The Smoking Popes? Count me in, I said. I’ll even go see Lucky Boys Confusion, because, well, why not? They’re playing here in DeKalb. I have no reason not to.Unfortunately...
There are tons of hit songs people listened to in high school that seemed to define their lives and led to excessive playings. "Ohio is for Lovers" by Hawthorne Heights is one of those songs. However, since the song hit the charts in 2004, the band has...
Middlewest Fest is upon us. However, the plight of the over 21 attendee is often overlooked. With so much to do and so much to see, let's boil it down and find out where your time is best spent this weekend. Not all the best shows are 21+, but for the...
With the weekend fast approaching, fans aren't the only ones getting excited for Middlewest Fest. Eli, of Bartlett, won a Battle of the Bands at Mad Maggie's in Elgin for a slot in the festival, and is thrilled to have the opportunity to play at the Egyptian...
As a part of the midwest, Chicago's contributions to the world of music are often overlooked by whatever is happening on the coasts. If this is the case, then a city like DeKalb surely has almost no chance of competing. But just because this small farming...
To find a fan of Chicago punk music who doesn’t appreciate Smoking Popes would be a challenging feat. Smoking Popes have been making music since before some of NIU’s freshman class was born, and, luckily for their fans, have no intention of quitting...
When it comes to music festivals, the closest thing locals have is Corn Fest, which may not satisfy the musical hunger of everyone. As if in response to the prayers of the hardcore and the punk rock set, Kickstand Productions has thrown together the first...
In a city with a vibrant, 21-and-over nightlife, seeing bands and entertainment outside of bars can be a difficult thing to do if you're not shelling out serious coin. Thankfully, in a college town like DeKalb, there are plenty all-ages venues out there...
