This Weekend! Pizzapalooza, Ryan Groff, Grandkids, ON AN ON
Tonight! (Friday, November 30)
Who: War Brides, Hank., The 92's, Single Player, I Am GodWhen: 7:00 pmWhere: Mike n' Molly'sCost: $5Ages: All AgesFacebook EventA radio station about pizza hosts a benefit show to raise funds to give bands pizza while they ask them goofy questions! Seriously, though, it’s our last drive to raise money before we begin streaming in January of 2013. It’s going to be a great time with some great bands, and if you support our mission and/or college radio in general, you should come. It’s gonna be bumpin’.
Who: Ryan Groff, Finer Feelings, Midas The Crow, The Mourning After, Dirty LaundryWhen: 6:00 pmWhere: Parkland College TheatreCost: $3Ages: All AgesFacebook EventParkland College of Fine and Applied Arts with WPCD 88.7 presents "Jam Against Arthritis!" All proceeds for this show go to the Arthritis Foundation. What better way is there to support a good cause than to listen to some great music? If you're unfamiliar with any of these bands, the show will be a pleasant blend of singer/songwriter Ryan Groff of Elsinore and the folksy stylings of The Mourning After. It's got something for everyone!
Also tonight:The Stone Foxes (The High Dive)EOTO, Jansten (The Canopy Club)Beat Kitchen (Cowboy Monkey)
Saturday, December 1
Who: The 92's, Erik Melchers, Emily OtnesWhen: 7:00 pmWhere: Caffe ParadisoCost: $5 suggested donationAges: All AgesFacebook EventAmnesty International presents "JAMNESTY." All the proceeds for this donation-style show go to the organization Peace Together Uganda, which directly sponsors children in one community in Uganda. It pays for tuition, school supplies, etc. So if you're in the mood on Saturday to do something good for a community in Africa, you should check this out! Also, music. Music is good.
Who: Grandkids, Common LoonWhen: 5:00 pmWhere: Mike n' Molly'sCost: Free!Ages: 19+Facebook EventSmile Politely is celebrating its 5th Anniversary with storytelling and music. It's a free show, so there's no reason not to go. At 5:00 will be storytelling and beer. Common Loon will play at 10:30 followed by Grandkids. So come out and celebrate your favorite online publication's Anniversary with your best pals.
Sunday, December 2
Who: ON AN ON, Advance Base, Shadows On a RiverWhen: 7:00 pmWhere: The Velvet ElvisCost: $5Ages: All AgesFacebook EventAfter your headaches from all of the noise at the shows you went to on Friday and Saturday have subsided on Sunday, head on out to The Velvet Elvis to complete your weekend of music. Chicago experimental pop outfit ON AN ON headlines, and Owen Ashworth of Casiotone For the Painfully Alone is Advance Base. YES.