August 10, 2009 6:00 PM - 23 attended

Shellac with Shearwater - Monday night free show @ Pritzker Pavilion

SHELLAC AND SHEARWATER--AND IT'S FREE!!!!!

What: Shellac with Shearwater
Where: Jay Pritzker Pavilion (exact location to be determined, look for the meetup sign and RSVP for an email with location updates--also check twitter.com/cirfmug)
When: Monday August 10 @ 6:00-6:15 PM
Cost: Absolutely nothing!

"Remember the gateway drug analogy: if you start a kid on Blink-182, he or she might progress to (gasp!) the Clash, and Black Flag, and then Dead Kennedys, and then, most dangerous of all, the selected musical accomplishments of Steve Albini." from My So-Called Punk by Matt Diehl

Steve Albini's Shellac are providing a free sonic assault in the peaceful and idyllic setting of Pritzker Pavillion in Millenium Park, with the more laid-back and stylistically diverse Shearwater opening at 6:30. Look for the sign between 6 and 6:15 and be sure to RSVP for an email with the exact location as the event nears. Bring blankets, chairs, munchies and beverages-- our trio will probably pack a picnic, with the anticipation that Shellac's sound will fry any ants that try to invade. This meetup will happen unless there is more than a 50% chance of thunderstorms, so keep your radars peeled as well and follow our twitter for last minute updates.

For more info on this event:
Event Website

Shellac's Touch and Go website
Shellac's unofficial myspace

Shearwater's website

  • Andy
    Andy

    Anyone have any questions they'd like to ask the legendary Steve Albini?

    Posted August 4, 2009 at 12:38 AM
  • craig
    craig

    Does Steve Albini still think we suck?

    Posted August 4, 2009 at 9:37 AM
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23 attended
3.50 3.503 (3 ratings)
  • Event Host
    craig
    Sir Posts-alot, Assistant Organizer
    +2 guests
    Disappointed I didn't see more people there, but it was great to meet Stan, Noreen, Jima, and Nick from Pilot Cloud, even though he's a Phillies fan. John and I enjoyed waxing nostalgic on our Steve Albini history while my son rolled his eyes. The food and parking was mucho pricey, but the show was free, so I shouldn't be complaining.
  • John Pseudonym
    Craig's Sidekick
    I rated it "three" because that was what Lucas said and the little guy's voice needs to be heard, but Shellac was brilliant and the large outdoor venue was well-suited for them. Double thumbs up on the John scale.
  • nick
    +1 guest
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