Music - Oct. 19, 2007
Improved acoustics make Polyphonic Spree's return ever more grandiose
When I last saw the nearly indescribable Polyphonic Spree at The Rave in July, my only complaint was the sub par acoustics at that particular venue. That wasn't a problem Thursday night, when the flamboyant 22-piece band returned to the beautiful Pabst Theater, a venue with practically perfect sound.
Tags: polyphonic spree, redwalls, rooney

Music - Oct. 15, 2007
Gig roundup: The Redwalls happy to keep its CD
When Chicago's The Redwalls were dropped by a major label, they were lucky to be able to take their new record with them.
Tags: A Fine Frenzy, Cactus Club, Rave, Pabst, Swervedriver, Smither, Adam Franklin, Brandi Carlisle, VH1, Konk Pack, Crouton, Gaudynski, Nelson-Raney, New Pornographers, Neko Case, Pinback, Emma Pollack, Delgados, Rammel, Shank, Redwalls, Rooney, Polyphonic Sp