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  Friday, July 30
Pritzker Garden In The Modern Wing At The Art Institute Of Chicago...
In conjunction with the exhibit Sound & Vision

GARD(EN)COUNTER
with DJs
KID COLOR
NATE MANIC
BALD E.
Tickets: Members $8 / Public $10
Doors: 9PM - Midnight
Cash Bar

Tickets available at http://www.artic.edu & night of event








  Friday, July 30

Nation +++ Mathematics
A Special Celebration of The Music Box,Medusa's & Beyond

TRAXX
JAMAL MOSS AKA HEIROGLYPHIC BEING
NAUGHTY WOOD
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$12 after midnight
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



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  Saturday, July 31
UR Chicago Online, Loose Change, Untitled & We Are The Weekend Welcome...
adidas Originals Presents...

ONE NIGHT STAND'S
OFFICIAL LOLLAPALOOZA PRE-PARTY with
JOKERS OF THE SCENE
TEAM BAYSIDE HIGH
MONEYPENNY (DJ SET)
MIDNIGHT CONSPIRACY
ONLY CHILDREN

Videos by HEY! CLICHÉ! VIDEO CLUB

Photos by EVERYONEISFAMOUS

Photobooth by GLITTER GUTS

Tickets: $10 or FREE with wristband (see below)
18+
Doors: 10PM / Show: 10PM

Pick up a FREE wristband at the adidas Originals store at 923 N Rush from July 26-31 for FREE entry to the event

plus a chance to win tickets to Lollapalooza, free adidas Originals kicks and much much more!











  Saturday July 31

Benefit for
Chicago Police Memorial Foundation
Remember, Honor, Respect with DJs:
FARLEY JACKMASTER FUNK
ROY DAVIS JR.
FLX
MIKE DEARBORN (House set)
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$15 after midnight
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



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$5 BEFORE 11PM!

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  Sunday, August 1

DOLLAR DISCO - with DJs
MATTY aka the Narcoleptic
MICHAEL SERAFINI
ADULTURE
KID COLOR
Tickets: $2 At the door
FREE with Industry Checkstub
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm

TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
FREE WITH TEXT!

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  Wednesday, August 4
NELARUSKY: A PRE-LOLLAPALOOZA EVENT BENEFITTING SPECIAL OLYMPICS CHICAGO WITH...
THE CONSTELLATIONS
YOUR VILLIAN MY HERO
CHURCHILL
FAIR HERALD
Featuring DJ MILLION $ MANO
SPECIAL GUESTS TBA
Tickets: $13
All Ages
Doors: 5pm / Show: 5:30pm








  Wednesday, August 4

Homeschooled with resident DJ
MAJOR TAYLOR
Tickets: FREE!
21 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm






  Thursday, August 5
93XRT Welcomes
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
THE DODOS
Tickets: $31
18 & Over
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm

Limited tickets on sale at noon 7/30








  Thursday, August 5

Subfix ft. MIA Drum and Bass Showcase with DJs
DANNY THE WILDCHILD
SMASH BROS. - DENVER
ALFONZ DE LA MOTA
DJ RIVERMAN
THE GHOST
KODE X

RIFLEMAN MC
MC TAE
Tickets: FREE!
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm









  Friday, August 6
CUT COPY
DRAGONETTE
Tickets: $26
18 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 11pm

Limited tickets on sale at noon 7/30








  Friday, August 6

ORCHARD LOUNGE
NATE MANIC
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$12 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



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  Saturday, August 7
GIRLS ROCK!
CHICAGO END-OF-AUGUST-CAMP EXTRAVAGANZA
Tickets: $7 Advance, $8 Door
All Ages
Doors: 3pm / Show: 3:30pm








  Saturday, August 7
93XRT Welcomes...
THE BLACK KEYS
THE MORNING BENDERS
Tickets: $36
18 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 11pm










  Saturday, August 7

KASKADE
JAMES AMATO
JOHN SIMMONS
Tickets: $12 before midnight
$15 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
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  Sunday, August 8

DOLLAR DISCO - with DJs
KID COLOR
MICHAEL SERAFINI
ADULTURE
Tickets: $2 At the door
FREE with Industry Checkstub
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm

TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
FREE WITH TEXT!

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  Wednesday, August 11

The Chicago Workgroup presents All Systems Go! with
SCOTTY BRANDON
MISTER JOSHUA
Tickets: FREE!
21 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm








  Thursday, August 12

Abstract Science and Fresh-kid.com present SUBFIX ft.
GINZ
BRC
RUCKUS
AKADEMY
Tickets: $8 before midnight
$10 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
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  Friday, August 13
BORIS
RUSSIAN CIRCLES
THE LIFE & TIMES
Tickets: $18
18 & Over
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm








  Friday, August 13

Palette ft. DJs
IN FLAGRANTI
MATT ROAN
KID COLOR
SPARKLETONE
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$12 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
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  Saturday, August 14
Decal Productions Present...
TRAINWRECK SYMPHONY
THE BRANDED
KAZY
UNWRITTEN TRUTH
A BORN PLAGUE
Tickets: $11
All Ages
Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 6pm










  Saturday, August 14

DOTBLEEP with DJs
JUSTIN LONG
TEVO HOWARD (LIVE)
TYREL WILLIAMS
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$12 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
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  Sunday, August 15
By A Thread and Decal Productions Present...
THRASH & BURN TOUR

ASKING ALEXANDRIA
BORN OF OSIRIS
KITTIE
STICK TO YOUR GUNS
IMPENDING DOOM
EVERGREEN TERRACE
GREELEY ESTATES
PERIPHERY
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE
CHELSEA GRIN
Tickets: $21 adv.
$23 day of
All Ages
Doors: 3pm / Show: 3:30pm








  Sunday, August 15

DOLLAR DISCO - with DJs
ZEBO
MICHAEL SERAFINI
ADULTURE
Tickets: $2 At the door
FREE with Industry Checkstub
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm

TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
FREE WITH TEXT!

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  Wednesday, August 18

5 Magazine presents
LIL' JOHN
REES URBAN
TERANCE JAMES &
SEAN ALI (TAG TEAM SET) Hosted by CZARINA of 5 MAGAZINE

Tickets: FREE!
21 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm








  Thursday, August 19

Abstract Science and Fresh-kid.com present a Subfix Regional Showcase with DJs
SUPERDRE
WHOA-B
CHRIS WIDMAN
VS.
PHADED
Tickets: $5 all night long
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
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  Friday, August 20
93XRT's Big Beat Welcomes...
TOKYO POLICE CLUB
FREELANCE WHALES
ARKELLS
Tickets: $18 adv.
$20 day of
18 & Over
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm








  Friday, August 20

Kompute's 10 Year Anniversary with DJs
ALEXANDER ROBOTNICK
SCOTT "SMOKIN" SILZ
INTERROBANG
ALEX ZELENKA
LIVEWIRE
FRANKIE VEGA
JOHN SIMMONS
ESCAPE
RAYALIN3
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$12 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
$5 BEFORE 11PM!

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  Saturday, August 21
NOCTURNA
with DJ SCARY LADY SARAH
Tickets: $10
18 & Over
Doors: 11PM / Show: 11PM








  Saturday, August 21

Prosthetic Pressings welcomes
ALEX BAU (Chicago Debut)
PUNISHER
SASSMOUTH
ADAM STOLZ
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$13 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
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  Saturday, August 21
THE NEW DEAL
Tickets: $20 adv.
$25 day of
18 & Over
Doors: Midnight / Show: Midnight

This show has been CANCELLED.

Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase.









  Wednesday, August 25

ACID TEST All vinyl experience with DJs
DERRICK CARTER
MATTY AKA THE NARCOLEPTIC
TYREL WILLIAMS
JULIAN PENA
STEPHEN P
Tickets: FREE!
21 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm






  Sunday, August 22

DOLLAR DISCO - with DJs
MICHAEL SERAFINI
KID COLOR
Tickets: $2 At the door
FREE with Industry Checkstub
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm

TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
FREE WITH TEXT!

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  Thursday, August 26

Abstract Science and Fresh-kid.com present Subfix with DJs
SPL
NAMELOC
MIDWAY
YOUNG LIVE
Tickets: $8 before midnight
$10 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
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  Friday, August 27
CHIRPradio.org welcomes... CAMERON MCGILL & WHAT ARMY
HORSE IN THE SEA
KEVIN ANDREW PRCHAL
RACHELE EVE
Tickets: $11
18 & Over
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm








  Friday, August 27

Projekt Welcomes
DUSTIN ZAHN
DRUMCELL
M50
DECIMAL
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$12 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
$5 BEFORE MIDNIGHT!

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  Saturday, August 28

Afro Acid present ACID REVIVAL wih DJs
DJ PIERRE
PHUTURE 303
ANGEL ALANIS
LADY FOURSQUARE
ROB THREEZY
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$12 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
$5 BEFORE MIDNIGHT!

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  Sunday, August 29

Dollar Disco's screening party for Mogwai - Burning with DJs
KID COLOR
MICHAEL SERAFINI
ADULTURE
Tickets: $2 At the door
FREE with Industry Checkstub
21 & Over
Doors: 9pm / Show: 9pm

TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
FREE WITH TEXT!

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  Wednesday, September 1

Homeschooled with resident DJ
MAJOR TAYLOR
Tickets: FREE!
21 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm






  Friday, September 3

TOM MIDDLETON
(Smart Bar Debut)
BRAD OWEN
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$13 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
$5 BEFORE 11PM!

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  Saturday, September 4
THE OMEGA MOOS
featuring Jamie Shields & Darren Shearer of The New Deal and Brendan Bayliss & Ryan Stasik of Umphrey's McGee
with
WYLLYS
DJ SET by DJ THIBAULT
Tickets: $22
with NCMF Ticket (Online Only)

18 & Over
Doors: 11pm / Show: Midnight

ON SALE SATURDAY 7/31 @ NOON








  Saturday, September 4

DJ FUNK
GHETTO DIVISION:
ROB THREEZY
CHARLIE GLITCH
RAMPAGE
MADDJAZZ
D-51
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$12 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
$5 BEFORE 12AM!

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  Sunday, September 5

A special DFA Records Edition of Dollar Disco with DJs
JUSTIN MILLER
WOOLFY
KID COLOR
MICHAEL SERAFINI
ADULTURE
Tickets: $5 before midnight
$10 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
$2 BEFORE 11PM!

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  Wednesday, September 8

Homeschooled with resident DJ
MAJOR TAYLOR
Tickets: FREE!
21 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm






  Thursday, September 9
Q101 Welcomes...
LUDO
THERE FOR TOMORROW
THE GRADUATE
TOMMY & THE HIGH PILOTS
Tickets: $15
All Ages
Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 6pm








  Wednesday, September 15
THE GLITCH MOB
MARTYPARTY
Tickets: $19 adv.
$21 day of
18 & Over
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm








  Wednesday, September 15

Homeschooled with resident DJ
MAJOR TAYLOR
Tickets: FREE!
21 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm






  Thursday, September 16

Abstract Science and Fresh-kid.com present Subfix with DJs
PLASTICIAN
RICHIE AUGUST
MERTZ
SEARCHL1TE
Tickets: $10 all night long
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm

ON SALE SATURDAY 8/7/10 @ NOON



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  Friday, September 17

D3 Art & Music Series ft.
JUAN ATKINS
LADY D (15TH ANN. TOUR KICKOFF)
JAMES LAUER
And featuring artwork by the ArtKiwon Artists' Collective
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$12 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
$5 BEFORE 11PM!

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  Saturday, September 18
TITUS ANDRONICUS
BEST COAST
FREE ENERGY
MALE BONDING
Tickets: $17 adv.
$19 day of
18 & Over
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm

ON SALE THIS SATURDAY 7/31 @ NOON








  Saturday, September 18

MOWGLI (Chicago Debut)
BRIAN FFAR
QBOT
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$13 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm

ON SALE THIS SATURDAY 7/31 @ NOON



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
$5 BEFORE 12AM!

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  Wednesday, September 22

Homeschooled with resident DJ
MAJOR TAYLOR
Tickets: FREE!
21 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm






  Friday, September 24

EFDEMIN (Chicago Debut)
GIANNA HARDT
MIKE MACK
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$12 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
$5 BEFORE 12PM!

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  Saturday, September 25
MENOMENA
SUCKERS
Tickets: $17
18 & Over
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm








  Saturday, September 25

The Chicago Cultural Center presents an Afterparty for the 2010 Chicago World Music Festival with DJs
TOY SELECTAH

ZZK Records showcase ft.
FRIKSTAILERS
EL G
SANDRO De AMERICA
RAFA CAIVANO

CHARLIE GARCIA
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$12 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
$5 BEFORE 11PM!

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  Tuesday, September 28
93XRT Saturday Morning Flashback Show...
TOM TOM CLUB
CARAVAN OF THIEVES
TONY CASTLES
Tickets: $21 adv.
$25 day of
18 & Over
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm








  Wednesday, September 29
Waken Baken Tour...
WIZ KHALIFA
YELAWOLF
Tickets: $19 adv.
$23 day of
All Ages
Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm

ON SALE THIS SATURDAY 7/31 @ NOON








  Wednesday, September 29

Homeschooled with resident DJ
MAJOR TAYLOR
Tickets: FREE!
21 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm






  Thursday, September 30
GAYNGS
featuring Ryan Olson, Justin Vernon & Mike Noyce (Bon Iver), Zak Coulter & Adam Hurlburt (Solid Gold), Michael Lewis (Happy Apple/Andrew Bird) Ivan Rosebud (The Rosebuds), Brad Cook & Joe Westerlund (Megafaun), Jake Luck (Leisure Birds)
Tickets: $19 adv.
$21 day of
18 & Over
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm








  Friday, October 1
EELS
Tickets: $26
18 & Over
Doors: 7PM / Show: 8PM








  Friday, October 1

LTJ BUKEM
& MC CONRAD
ALFONZ DE LA MOTA
KODE X
THE GHOST
Tickets: $15
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
$10 BEFORE 11PM!

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  Saturday, October 2
93XRT Welcomes...
LOCAL NATIVES
THE LOVE LANGUAGE
THE UNION LINE
Tickets: $17
18 & Over
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM








  Tuesday, October 5
RA RA RIOT
CHIKITA VIOLENTA
WE BARBARIANS
Tickets: $19
18 & Over
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM








  Wednesday, October 6
Riot Fest 2010 & The Chicago Coalition For The Homeless Present...
"BUSTED AT OZ" REUNION
Tickets: $26
All Ages
Doors: 6PM / Show: 6:30PM

All Proceeds Go To The Chicago Coalition For The Homeless

More details TBA August 3rd!









  Thursday, October 7
Riot Fest 2010 & Red Scare Industries Present...
Red Oktoberfest 2010...

PROPAGANDHI
COBRA SKULLS
THE COPYRIGHTS
THE BROKEDOWNS
BRENDAN KELLY (SOLO)
VULTURES UNITED
Tickets: $17
All Ages
Doors: 5:30PM / Show: 6PM








  Friday, October 8
Riot Fest 2010
ARTICLES OF FAITH
SHOT BAKER
EXPLODE AND MAKE UP
Tickets: $21 adv. - $23 day of
All Ages
Doors: 6PM / Show: 6:30PM








  Saturday, October 9
Riot Fest 2010
SMOKING POPES
ANXIETY HIGH
Tickets: $21 adv. - $23 day of
All Ages
Doors: 6PM / Show: 6:30PM








  Saturday, October 9

INLAND KNIGHTS
EAST COAST BOOGIEMEN
FRANK SOLANO
Tickets: $10 before midnight
$15 after
21 & Over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm



TEXT MESSAGE SPECIAL:
$5 BEFORE 12AM!

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  Sunday, October 10
Riot Fest 2010
HIGH ON FIRE
Tickets: $21 adv. - $23 day of
All Ages
Doors: 6PM / Show: 6:30PM

More to be announced on Aug. 3!








  Thursday, October 14
FOUR TET
JOHN HOPKINS
Tickets: $19
18 & Over
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM








  Saturday, October 23
THE SWORD
KARMA TO BURN
MOUNT CARMEL
Tickets: $16 adv.
$18 day of
18 & Over
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM

ON SALE SATURDAY 8/7 @ NOON








  Tuesday, October 26
93XRT Saturday Morning Flashback Show...
The Pleasure Principle Tour...

GARY NUMAN
RECOIL (Alan Wilder of Depeche Mode)
Tickets: $26
18 & Over
Doors: 7PM / Show: 8PM

Gary Numan will perform The Pleasure Principle in it's entirety plus more










  Wednesday, October 27
BAYSIDE
SENSES FAIL
TITLE FIGHT
BALANCE AND COMPOSURE
Tickets: $18 adv. - $21 day of
All Ages
Doors: 5:30PM / Show: 6PM

ON SALE THURSDAY 8/12 @ NOON








  Sunday, October 31
EMILIE AUTUMN
Tickets: $21
All Ages
Doors: 7PM / Show: 8PM








  Saturday, November 6
REVEREND HORTON HEAT
SPLIT LIP RAYFIELD
TH’ LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS
Tickets: $25
18 & Over
Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM





 
 
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  Check out these great shows around town!

Note: Tickets are available for online purchase via the links below, but are not available for purchase at the Metro Box Office.






  Sunday, August 15
INTERPOL
TWIN TIGERS

Tickets: $32.50
All Ages
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm








  Sunday, August 15
RATATAT
Tickets: $22.50 adv.
$25.00 day of
18 & Over
Doors: 6:30pm
Show: 7:30pm








  Monday, August 16
INTERPOL
TWIN TIGERS

Tickets: $32.50
All Ages
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7:30pm








  Saturday, September 11
KELE
(lead singer/guitarist of Bloc Party)
DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH?
Tickets: $24.50
21 & Over
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm

TIckets originally purchased for Metro 7/23 & Subterranean 7/23 will be honored.

Show is now 21+. Refunds At Point Of Purchase For Those Under 21.








  Saturday, October 2
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
THE SEA AND CAKE
Tickets: $25
All Ages
Doors: 7pm
Show: 7:30pm








  Wednesday, October 13
GUIDED BY VOICES
Reunion of classic
1992-96 lineup!
TIMES NEW VIKING

Tickets: $30
21 & Over
Doors: 7:30pm / Show: 8pm

Tickets purchased for the Vic Theatre show will be honored at the Riviera Theatre

Additional Riviera Theatre tickets will go on sale this Saturday, July 31 at 10:00 A.M.









  Tuesday, October 19
BAND OF HORSES
Tickets: $31
21 & Over
Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7pm




 




 

GARD(EN)COUNTER

Friday, July 30
Pritzker Garden In The Modern Wing At The Art Institute Of Chicago...
In conjunction with the exhibit Sound & Vision

GARD(EN)COUNTER
with DJs
KID COLOR
NATE MANIC
BALD E.
Tickets: Members $8 / Public $10
Doors: 9PM - Midnight
Cash Bar



Together with The Art Institute of Chicago, Metro and Smart Bar are pleased to present Summer Sounds, a Friday evening music and performance series during the months of June, July, and August, in conjunction with the Sound & Vision, a series of multi-sensory contemporary art and lively, provocative events. On Friday, July 30th, Metro and Smart Bar present Gard(en)Counter with DJs Kid Color, Nate Manic and Bald E. Curated by the staff of Metro / Smart Bar, Gard(en)Counter offers the recent history of musical styles in Chicago, beginning with the 1980s, that helped shape and grow Metro and Smartbar into Chicago music institutions. Dive into disco, house, techno, industrial, alternative, indie rock and electro, from 1982 to present day, with DJs Kid Color, Nate Manic and Bald E, plus a visual presentation. Gard(en)Counter will take place in the Pritzker Garden and Griffin Court in the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. The event will take place from 9pm to midnight. Tickets are $8 for member of the Art Institute and $10 for non-members.

Tickets available at http://www.artic.edu & night of event






TOKYO POLICE CLUB

Friday, August 20
93XRT's Big Beat Welcomes...
TOKYO POLICE CLUB
FREELANCE WHALES
ARKELLS
Tickets: $18 adv.
$20 day of
18 & Over
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm



Other than producing some of the world’s best hockey players and maple syrup, Canada can spawn some pretty great bands as well. Case in point, Tokyo Police Club. The band consists of singer/bassist Dave Monks, keyboardist Graham Wright, guitarist Josh Hook, and drummer Greg Alsop. The Newmarket, Ontario natives came together to form TPC in 2005 after disbanding from a previous group called "Suburbia." Not soon after playing Toronto’s "Pop Montreal Festival," the band was offered a recording contract by Toronto-based label Paper Bag Records. Since then, the young band has racked up quite a respective resume; appearing on The Late Show With David Letterman three separate times; worked the festival circuit on shows such as Coachella, Lollapolooza, Rock Am Ring, the Read And Leeds festival; as well as played a nation-wide arena tour with Weezer and Angels & Airwaves. The band has kept their momentum by recently releasing their second full-length album Champ on June 8th, 2010. Be sure to catch them performing at Metro on Friday, August 20th along with Freelance Whales and Arkells. Tickets are $18 advance, $20 day of show. The show is 18 & over and starts at 9pm.






TOM TOM CLUB

Tuesday, September 28
93XRT Saturday Morning Flashback Show...
TOM TOM CLUB
CARAVAN OF THIEVES
TONY CASTLES
Tickets: $21 adv.
$25 day of
18 & Over
Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm



After listening to Tom Tom Club for the first time, you might find yourself with a lingering sense of familiarity. Perhaps it’s not the sound that you can identify, but maybe you’ll flip through your albums in search of what exactly you recognize about Tom Tom Club. This familiarity may arise because the founding members, Tina Weymonth and Chris Frantz, were both members of the well-known rock band Talking Heads. When Talking Heads went on hiatus in 1980, the pair began Tom Tom Club as a side project. The group’s biggest hits, "Wordy Rappinghood" and "Genius of Love," came from their self-titled album. Primarily characterized as new wave and funk, the group has seen a wide breadth of musicians take part in the creation of its music, including the Velvet Underground'’s Lou Reed, singer of Talking Heads David Byrne, Jamaican singer Mystic Bowie, and even Weymonth and Frantz's son, Kid Ginseng. Each musician has brought a unique characteristic to the group's overall dynamic yet has also posed Tom Tom Club as a timeless group still been able to attract fans even as they approach their 30th year in existence. Though they haven’t toured very consistently during the past few years, Tom Tom Club will be making a stop at Metro on September 28th and will be joined by Caravan of Thieves and Tony Castles. Tickets are $21 advance, $25 day of show. The show is 18 & over and starts at 8pm.






GAYNGS

Thursday, September 30
GAYNGS
featuring Ryan Olson, Justin Vernon & Mike Noyce (Bon Iver), Zak Coulter & Adam Hurlburt (Solid Gold), Michael Lewis (Happy Apple/Andrew Bird) Ivan Rosebud (The Rosebuds), Brad Cook & Joe Westerlund (Megafaun), Jake Luck (Leisure Birds)
Tickets: $19 adv.
$21 day of
18 & Over
Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm



Many bands consist of one vocalist, one bass player, one drummer, and one (or two if you’re edgy) guitar players. Most stick to this formula and play on. Gayngs, however, has not been known to follow what's "in." In fact, they walk all over this traditional setup. Then they rip it to pieces and set it on fire, just for good measure. Gayngs is an indie rock collaboration featuring members of Bon Iver, Solid Ground, Rhymesayers, Andrew Bird's band, the Rosebuds, and many more, coming to a grand total of 23 members. Not only is their number unique; each artist comes from a different background and adds a different element to the group, from soft rock to straight up rap. But how are they live, you ask? During their first show in Minneapolis in May 2010, all 23 members of the band participated in a sold out, "Last Prom on Earth" themed performance, which featured a balloon drop, cheesy bowties, 80's cover songs, and even an appearance by Prince. Yes, the Prince. In late September and early October, the group will complete a series of ten tour dates, gracing the stage at Metro and ending at the Austin City Limits Festival. This one-of-a-kind performance is a must see, so buy your tickets early and get ready for a great show. Gayngs will perform at Metro on September 30th. Tickets are on sale now for $19 advance, $21 day of show. The show is 18 & over and starts at 9pm.



 




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