Stories

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   88 Fingers Louie, The Lillingtons, Able Baker Fox, & Evil Engine in Chicago, IL

   What's a better way to end a shitty week than sitting around the house on your day off anxiously awaiting your next shift? Going to a party for 88 Fingers Louie's first new album in 19 years for one.

   Aug 31, 2017 Brian SantostefanoMat Stokes
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   Dropkick Murphys, Rancid, Bouncing Souls, & Jake Burns in Chicago, IL

   Dropkick! Rancid! Punk show stabbings! What year is it again!?

   Aug 17, 2017 Mat Stokes
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   Signals Midwest, Throw Shade, & Pacemaker in Chicago, IL

   Signals Midwest proves once again why I call them "Signals Midbest"

   Aug 9, 2017 Mat Stokes
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   Vans Warped Tour in Tinley Park, IL

   Hot! Sweaty! Old! Tired! Two 30 somethings take on Warped Tour

   Aug 2, 2017 Kendra SheetzMat Stokes
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   Show Review

   Captain, We’re Sinking, Turnspit, Distants, & Merit Badge in Chicago, IL

   Out on a school night and ready to rage... accordingly.

   Jul 21, 2017 Mat Stokes
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   Captain, We’re Sinking – The King of No Man

   Dear Other Music from 2017, you tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson here: never try.

   Jul 20, 2017 Mat Stokes
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   Michelle Branch & Haerts in Chicago, IL

   "It looks like I'll be covering Michelle Branch tonight" is never something I thought I'd say at 31, but I am so glad that I did.

   Jul 18, 2017 Mat Stokes
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   Nothington, MakeWar, Joe McMahon, & The C-Sides in Chicago, IL

   Ever see a man crowdsurf during an acoustic set?

   Jul 7, 2017 Kendra SheetzMat Stokes
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   Homeless Gospel Choir, Zach Quinn, Hi Ho, & Sam Porter in Chicago, IL

   On Saturday, June 17th, Mat and I headed to Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood to catch an early show in the

   Jul 1, 2017 Kendra SheetzMat Stokes
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    Show Review

    Tigers Jaw, Saintseneca, & Smidley in Chicago, IL

    A Stacked Indie Line Up!

    Jun 28, 2017 Mat Stokes
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    Record Review
    Record Review

    Nightmarathons – S/T EP

    A modern band that claims to embody the spirit of nostalgia that won't make you sick and kill you.

    Jun 16, 2017 Mat Stokes
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    Dollar Signs – Life is Ruff

    Social Anxiety, Self-Deprecation, and Forced Solitude Has Never Sounded So Catchy

    Jun 8, 2017 Mat Stokes