Akasha is opening for The Toasters @ Subterranean on Nov. 3!

Local Reggae stars Akasha will be direct support for NYC Ska legends The Toasters at Subterranean on Thursday, Nov. 3! For tickets and more info, click here.

MP Shows and Wine From the Moon team for Halloween!

MP Shows and Wine From the Moon have joined forces to present an eclectic program at Ultra Lounge just in time for Halloween!

On Saturday, Oct. 29, the booking agency and management company are sponsoring a Halloween show with indie pop group Briar Rabbit, folk rock outfit Paper Thick Walls, noisy Canadians Sandman Viper Command and rootsy locals Jonas Friddle & the Majority.

Tickets and more info here for this 21+/$8/9 PM show!

Matt Ryd and Xoe Wise @ Martyrs' 10/26!

Chicago-based singer-songwriters Matt Ryd and Xoe Wise just wrapped up a national tour together and will be playing Martyrs’ on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Matt Ryd is best known for his song “Healed,” which was featured on the much-loved TV series Scrubs. Xoe Wise is performing behind the critically acclaimed album Echo, and she has shared the stage in the past with John Legend, Colbie Caillat, Lisa Loeb, Greg Laswell and Andrew Belle. Matt and Xoe will be interviewed on-air at Radio One Chicago this Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7PM. For more info on the Martyrs' gig, click here.

the Paver - this Saturday

This Saturday, the Paver will play a show at Treasure Town which is located at 2106 S. Kedzie. Show starts at 8pm.

They should have their latest release in hand!

Chicago CMJ Sendoff @ Ultra Lounge, Oct. 15

Our good friends at MP Shows and Wine From the Moon are teaming with a slew of other local music business organizations to send Paper Thick Walls, The Damn Choir, Kellen & Me and Radiation City to NYC for CMJ's annual fest. This party is going down at Ultra Lounge on Saturday, Oct. 15. Buy your tickets right here.

Flamenco Fusion Coming to Martyrs' Next Thursday!

El Payo, Las Guitarras De Espana and Mehran are joining forces for a night of "Flamenco Rock N' Rumba" at Martyrs' on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 8PM.

El Payo is a popular Rumba/Nuevo Flamenco-Fusion group based in Chicago. Their distinct sound is infused with elements of rock, salsa, ska, reggae and, of course, some Flamenco.

Las Guitarras de España has been featured on Radio One several times. Their newest album, Tantas Cosas, has been getting some major attention in the Windy City and beyond.

Mehran is an Iranian born Flamenco guitarist. His quintet plays Flamenco influenced by jazz and Middle Eastern music. His recent CD Angels of Persepolis has been praised by Vintage Guitar Magazine and by Barry Cleveland, editor of Guitar Player Magazine.

For tickets and more info click here.