Author: Southside

a fearless, adventurous local reviewer of Chicago music scene (and more) covering everything it has to offer from death metal / alternative rock to two-steppin' country / electonica-fused pyschedelia soundwave and everything else in between. she rocks and rolls from all points in Chicagoland, north, south, east and west discovering what's happening on the stage 3 to 4 nights a week.

Southside at Fizz Bar 06/27/14

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Southside at Fizz Bar 06/27/14
This review is now under the control of Eva Trixx… Villains of the world, UNITE! The time has come for you to evolve or die… This is your Villains Official of Information, Eva Trixx, stepping in once again to update you on the happenings of our villainous leader, Mr. Agitator, and his band of cohorts – Fallon Flynn, Vex, Nightshade,... Read More

Southside at Elbo Room 6/24/14

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Southside at Elbo Room 6/24/14
Variety is the spice of life readers and tonight, this reviewer got just that while hanging out at her “home” in Lakeview. At the Elbo Room, there was a rockin’ explosion of music that would please the eclectic ear. Surfer rock (Volcano Weather) …funky Philly psychedelic rock (The Great Socio) …a mixture of country, honkytonk, blues and Americana rock (The... Read More

REVIEW: North Coast Music Fest 2013 Day 3

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REVIEW: North Coast Music Fest 2013 Day 3
REVIEW: North Coast Music Fest 2013 Day 3 North Coast Music Festival – Day 3 September 1st, 2013 By: SouthSide Tanya Vega Well all good things must come to end. What started off as a quite whimper is now going out with one huge exploding BANG! It’s Day 3 of North Coast Music Festival and the steamy hot weather doesn’t... Read More

REVIEW: North Coast Music Fest 2013 Day 2

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REVIEW: North Coast Music Fest 2013 Day 2
REVIEW: North Coast Music Fest 2013 Day 2 North Coast Music Festival – Day 2 August 31st, 2013 By: SouthSide Tanya Vega After the heavy rains from last night and early in the morning subsided, that North Coast Music Festival newbie feeling had finally worn off and SouthSide was ready to get down to serious business of being a party... Read More

REVIEW: North Coast Music Fest 2013 Day 1

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REVIEW: North Coast Music Fest 2013 Day 1
REVIEW: North Coast Music Fest 2013 Day 1 North Coast Music Festival – Day 1 August 30th, 2013 By: SouthSide Tanya Vega Music, fun, warm summertime weather, colorful costumes, hoopers and heavy rains – that’s how SouthSide would describe her first day at North Coast Music Festival held inside Union Park. This annual music fest (now in it’s fourth year)... Read More

REVIEW: Blood on the Dancefloor

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REVIEW: Blood on the Dancefloor
“…you’re so bleepin’ beautiful in so many ways…” Blood On The Dance Floor to the screaming crowd Everyday is Halloween for SouthSide, Chicago Music Guide readers. And tonight was no different as she and her young daughter aka Sunday (not her real name) joined an eager crowd in seeing the touring electronica duo, Blood On The Dance Floor (AZ). This all-ages post holiday... Read More

REVIEW: honeyhoney at Schubas

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REVIEW: honeyhoney at Schubas
Hey, Chicago Music Guide readers …and welcome to one busy Halloweek! SouthSide’s rockin’ the holiday spirit by covering some of the hottest shows to hit local stages from now until November 1st. Her fantastical journey began at Schubas (in the Lakeview area) to see the Ten Buck Tour featuring honeyhoney (CA) along with Joshua James (UT) and Desert Noises (UT). This reviewer highly recommends feeling and grooving (besides hearing) the energetic tribal-inspired vibe of alternative folk... Read More