Category Review

Paul Sanchez — Heart Renovations

In “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles,” Paul Sanchez notes that he always spends more money than he makes when he stops in New York City. That was certainly the case last week at Hill Country. Paul accidentally booked the show during…

The Flat Five — In a World of Love and Hope

I’m not even sure where to start with this album. In a World of Love and Hope defies description — but that’s probably to be expected when you have five of Chicago’s musical luminaries concocting their mad scientist dreams together.…

Kate Vargas — Strangeclaw

Kate Vargas’ distinctive voice has already been featured here several times. Her singles have been fun, glossy interpretations of Americana music. I was very excited to listen to her newest album, Strangeclaw, so I could hear her stretch out to…

Amythyst Kiah — Dig

Amythyst Kiah is going to be famous. That’s the first thing Karen (of Karen and the Sorrows) told me, and when I heard her perform life this past Friday I knew it to be true. No less than Toshi Reagon…