DYNAMITE EXPLODES IN METRO THIS SATURDAY

We're actually referring to LOS Dynamite, but you had to expect that out of a pre-4th-of-July blog, right? We really are expecting an explosive set out of these indie rockers from Mexico who are making their first ever Chicago appearance at Metro this Saturday, July 5th at 8PM. Trust us, this show will blow you off your seat! Ok, no more cheesy puns. Just a cool video for the song "Frenzy" off their album Greatest Hits. Check it out!


Los Dynamite - Frenzy

ROCK FOR KIDS ONLINE AUCTION!

Our good friends at Rock For Kids are holding an online auction, or should we say rocktion, featuring Metro items like original signed show posters from Art Brut, Nada Surf and The Twilight Singers plus VIP tickets to our Scary Kids Scaring Kids/Finch show on August 28th. Click the widget above to score these and tons of other rock-related items plus that warm fuzzy feeling you get for helping out a great cause.

SILVER JEWS ANNOUNCE FALL TOUR

Silver Jews recently announced their fall tour in support of the brand new album Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea. Catch the Jews right here at Metro on October 10th (tickets go on sale Saturday, June 28th at noon!). If you're the impatient type and can't bear to wait until October, check out the Pitchfork.tv video (below) of a live performance of "Strange Victory, Strange Defeat" from an episode of Juan's Basement.

EMERGENZA NATIONAL FINALS AT METRO

Emergenza, the largest international concert organizer for unsigned bands, will be hosting the 2008 battle of the bands national final at Metro this Saturday June 28th at 7:30PM. Winners will receive weeks worth of recording time, awesome new gear, and a spot at the international battle of the bands in Germany at Taubertal, one of Europe's largest open air festivals. Check out the Emergenza Chicago concert schedule for a full line-up and more information.

BLACK SHEEP FREE WITH RSVP!

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Spitting quick-witted rhymes since 1991, Black Sheep headlines Metro FREE this Wednesday, June 25th as part of Scion's Live Metro Tour. To see Black Sheep along with Nice and Smooth, Orgone and J. Period, RSVP at www.scion.com/livemetro (ages 21 and over, only). Doors open at 9pm, show starts at 10.

LOLLAPALOOZA AFTERSHOWS AT METRO

Fresh off the stages of Lollapalooza, Metro welcomes some of the featured performing artists in a more intimate setting. Tickets go on sale THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 21 AT NOON. Order online or stop by the box office!


Thursday, July 31
THE BLACK KEYS
MAGIC WANDS
Tickets: $29.50
Ages 18 & over
Doors: 9pm / Show: 10pm


Friday, August 1
GOGOL BORDELLO
THE TING TINGS
Tickets: $22.50 adv
$25 day of
Ages 18 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 11pm


Saturday, August 2
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
YEASAYER
Tickets: $25
Ages 18 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 11pm

Band Spotlight: Inept

Don’t let their name fool you, Inept have proven themselves to be anything but. Featured as one of the Unsigned Bands of the Month in the recent issue of AP Magazine and gracing the 2007 Taste of Chaos Main Stage, this Chicago-based pop-punk band will take over the Metro stage to headline MOBfest on June 21st at 6PM. Backed by their new album So Much Between Us, Inept has shattered the mold of mediocrity, bringing a refreshing listening experience to the stage. Mixing catchy hooks, clever lyrics and the energy to amp up any crowd, Inept have proven to be a local pop-rock gem that you won’t want to miss.