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Bill DeYoung
Bill DeYoung was Connect's Arts & Entertainment Editor from May 2009 to August 2014.
Zulu Wave @Hang Fire
Punchy rock-trio stuff ladled over with tasteful synthesizer.
Upcoming music: Brantley Gilbert, Fashion Night bands
Country music star Brantley Gilbert, whose most recent single “Bottoms Up” was certified platinum, will perform Oct. 31 – yes, that’s Halloween – in the Martin Luther King Arena. The […]
At Bay Street: Chicago‘s baddest girl
‘Courtney has become kind of a muse for me,’ says director DeVincent. ‘She and I speak and think in the same terms, and she’s always open to my warpo ideas. And she makes good of them.’
Zydeco in Effingham: A Major event
During his 40 years in the business of show, zydeco guitarist Major Handy has held a lot of titles, including Broke Musician.
Sandwich Rap @The Jinx
‘By far, the best part is actually getting on a stage and rocking a crowd that has no idea what to expect.’
Drivin N Cryin/Jordan Igoe @Coach’s Corner
Drivin N Cryin hasn’t become a ‘local’ band; this is a makeup date from a rained out show in July.
Patch/Spirits and the Melchizedek Children @Hang Fire
Austin ‘dark folk’ band with a unique approach
People’s Blues of Richmond @Congress Street Social Club
Good times: The initials are PBR.
The Massey Boys @First Friday for Folk Music
Folk trio with Skip Jennings, Ward Abel and Jerry Stenger.
