Simmer Down This Sunday at Double Door!

Akasha Presents: Simmer Down Sunday at Double Door! Featuring Nic The Graduate of Illuminati Congo & Rad Brian of Impala Sound/Odd Obsessions spinning Reggae classics and a live set by Akasha! Sun, August 28, 2011; Doors: 9:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm; 21+ and FREE!

Wine From the Moon Gearing Up for Local Showcases

Chicago-based artist management company Wine From the Moon is gearing up for some serious showcases at top local venues Uncommon Ground, Beat Kitchen and Empty Bottle.

Tonight, WFTM presents its ongoing residency with anchor band Paper Thick Walls at Uncommon Ground (3800 N Clark), the celebrated coffeehouse/bar/restaurant best known for introducing Chicago audiences to the late, great Jeff Buckley.

Then, on Monday, August 22, Wine From the Moon sponsors a bill at Beat Kitchen featuring The Embraceables, Fatty Acids, Bluom and Another.

Finally on Tuesday, August 30, WFTM teams with WLUW for "College Spaceout" at Empty Bottle. The FREE (with RSVP) show features sets by The Island of Misfit Toys, The Please and Thank Yous, Delmar and the Dedications and Mapmaker.

Wine From the Moon founder Ryan Sweeney will be interviewed on WLUW this Thursday, August 18 from 11AM-noon.

North Coast Music Festival Spotlight: Van Ghost

Chicago's Americana darlings Van Ghost are celebrating their slot at North Coast and upcoming album, the Justin Niebank-produced The Domino Effect, in style!

The group has partnered with Grooveshark for a "Pick the Single" contest, which is currently underway. You can click here to enter, and the potential prizes include all-access passes to the North Coast Music Festival, Van Ghost T-shirts and Grooveshark subscriptions.

Van Ghost is scheduled to hit one of the main stages at North Coast on Sunday, Sept. 4. Check the official NCMF Website for set time and updates.

North Coast Music Festival Spotlight: Great Divide

With the second annual North Coast Music Festival just a few weeks away, Radio One Chicago will be running regular spotlights on the local bands scheduled to perform. First up is a post on local roots rockers Great Divide.

Originally hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Great Divide now calls the windy city home. The band serves up a soulful mix of electric blues, New Orleans funk and the type of skillful jamming that will keep old school Grateful Dead/Allman Brothers fans grooving. Great Divide released the album Reservoir last year, and wowed audiences at the third installment of the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Fest at Double Door.

Catch the band at North Coast (at Union Park) on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 1:30 PM as they kick off the final day of the fest, main stage style!

Hard Boiled Records

I found this information posted by Chicago rock band, Panther Style:

Hard Boiled Records is closing its doors and moving to Austin, TX.

They are open from 12-6pm.

They are located at:

2010 W. Rosco

*They are currently closed due to a power outage, so call ahead if you're going to show up.
773 755-2619