Denison Witmer @ The Firebird w/Owen Pye } 04.06.13

With one more week until Denison Witmer’s new album is released on Asthmatic Kitty, it seemed like a good time to showcase some shots from his appearance earlier in the month at The Firebird. Backed by Noah and Abby Gundersen (sorry, had to leave before their set), Witmer is a great recommend for those who enjoy William Fitzsimmons (in attendance) and his blend of gentle songs and humorous crowd banter.

Local solo artist, Owen Pye opened the show, drawing a nice crowd and being a super stand out guy for running all over the place trying to track down Witmer’s merch guy so I could buy a record.

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Dots Not Feathers @ The Firebird w/Palace, Union Tree Review, Wildeyed } 02.23.13

Saturday night at The Firebird, Dots Not Feathers ushered in a new era for the group. Sure, losing three founding members and picking up four new musicians is certain to shake things up, but even upon first listen to their new single “Timid Man” you can tell the band is boldly changing their musical direction. Band changes seemed to be a theme for the evening, with Palace and Union Tree Review also going through lineup changes, as well, but still putting on great sets along with Wildeyed.

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Quick Preview: ON AN ON @ KDHX

Currently on tour with Geographer, ON AN ON came by the KDHX studios earlier today for an interview and studio performance. You have a chance to catch them tonight at The Firebird!

Be sure to head over to the KDHX website for a first look at pictures and we’ll be back here later in the week with more photos and a recap

Quick Preview: Tristen @ KDHX

Tristen, the Nashville (by way of Chicago) musician returns to The Firebird tonight, but spent some time at KDHX this afternoon for a great in-studio session and interview.

Be sure to head over to the KDHX website for a first look at pictures and we’ll be back here later in the week with more photos and a recap.

Father John Misty @ The Firebird w/Magic Trick } 01.08.13

Father John Misty landed the first sell-out show at the Firebird in 2013, bringing all their hip-shaking songs from last year’s release Fear Fun. Joining FJM was Magic Trick, who’s frontman (Tim Cohen) you might recall from The Fresh & Onlys. Julie @ IWTAS and Jason @ Speakers in Code have your commentary of the evening. We’ve got more pictures after the jump.

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Quick Preview: Father John Misty @ The Firebird

The sold out Father John Misty show (with Magic Trick) turned out to be quite an awesome way to help kick off the 2013 concert calendar. Here’s just a preview of things to come.