2019: My Favorite Gigs
(The Swamp) In 2019, at the tender age 42/43, I went to more gigs than ever before. Who knew that it was going to be the end of live music as we know it? I didn't, but I'm sure as hell glad I dragged my old ass out when I had the chance. These are the 25 best of the best. (All pics and vids captured on shitty iphones, all gigs in Chicago unless otherwise noted) 1/19 - Hank Wood & The Hammerheads @ TCC Gallery Video courtesy of Big Plan Pictures (I make the briefest of cameos at the 5:31 mark) 3/1 - Nobunny / Your Pest Band / Ethers @ Situations Nobunny Your Pest Band Ethers 3/28 - Viagra Boys / Ganser @ Empty Bottle Viagra Boys Ganser 5/4 - M.A.Z.E. / BB Eye / CPU Rave / Cell / CB Radio Gorgeous / Twister Flower @ Archer Ballroom M.A.Z.E. Live At Archer Ballroom by M.A.Z.E. BB Eye CPU Rave Cell CB Radio Gorgeous Tw