Archives: February 2012
Township
Township is a new music venue/restaurant that’s owned by Brian Peterson of MP Productions and Tamiz Haiderali, former chef/owner of Treat Restaurant. The two acquired the space at 2200 N. California Ave., which was once occupied by Pancho’s, after the previous owner decided to retire. The partnering of Peterson and Haiderali in this business venture is significant for several reasons. For starters, Township is the first venue owned by Peterson after nearly 20 years of him booking shows at various Chicago clubs. Also, this is the initial culinary project for Haiderali since the closing of his celebrated restaurant last year. Although it’s barely been two months that Township has been in business, much of the groundwork has already been laid for what promises to be a uniquely positive concert going and dining experience. Continue Reading…
Cheap Girls
This month Cheap Girls will release their third album and first for Rise Records, entitled Giant Orange. It was recorded by Against Me! singer/guitarist Tom Gabel at Total Treble Studio in Elkton, Florida. The record sounds polished yet full of energy, and displays a band that’s improving at an impressive rate. They continue to redefine their own unique mix of power pop, alt rock and melodic punk, and the end result is sure to please old school fans and newcomers alike. We spoke with singer/bassist Ian Graham and discussed how the album was recorded, their new label, touring, the band’s hometown of Lansing, Michigan and more. Continue Reading…
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