In July of 2000, The Weakerthans released their second and highly-influential full-length, Left and Leaving. The following year, they played Fireside Bowl in support of the album and we spoke with singer/guitarist John K. Samson after the show. We sat outside the venue and discussed touring, the inspiration for some of his lyrics and more. Even after all these years, The Weakerthans’ shows at Fireside remain especially memorable for their unique intimacy. Here’s to hoping that they someday write new music and play shows again. Continue Reading…
Originally a printed zine from 1998 – 2004, our goal is to provide coverage of Chicago’s expansive independent music community, and to occasionally highlight some of our past work. National and international bands will be featured as well, but above all, we hope to create lasting content for music fans everywhere.
Writer: Bill Denker
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