With his soulful style and moving lyrics, Cory Chisel quickly became one of our favorite American musicians in music today. Just before his captivating performance at the Bottom Lounge, we sat down with Cory and band mate Adriel Denae for some exclusive performances of songs from his latest record, Old Believers. Here they are performing "Laura"...

For more information about Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons...
Check out his awesome WEBSITE or follow him on FACEBOOK


And if, for some crazy reason, you don't have his latest record Old Believers, get it HERE! Like now! 

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This weekend The Casserole will be all over Lollapalooza.
Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for all the up to date action. We will be posting a bunch of photos of who we are seeing, what we are doing, and everything in between.
According to the Mayan calendar this could be the last Lollapalooza! Let's celebrate then!
You can contact us on Facebook or Twitter  if you would like to meet up and see some good music with us!

Recommend artists to see:
FRIDAY
Dr. Dog
Dry the River
Metric
Thenewno2
Band of Skulls
The Shins
Dawes (highly recommended!!)
The Black Keys (if you've never seen them before)

SATURDAY
Jeff the Brotherhood
Delta Spirit (highly recommended)
Empires
Fun.
tUnE-yArDs (highly recommended)
Franz Ferdinand
Santigold
Red Hot Chili Peppers

SUNDAY 
White Rabbits
Gary Clark Jr.
Florence + the Machine or At the Drive-In (The most difficult match-up, choose wisely)
Jack White (you know he's recommended)

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Hey everybody!!

We are SUPER excited to bring to you the DEBUT of a brand new video from our friends CHEROKEE FADE!

Cherokee Fade consists of Kevin Yoches and Erin Rose. Their debut album, Waking Up is Hard to Do, was released in November of last year on Milk Route Records and provides the perfect balance of friendly melodies and captivating storytelling.

For our friends out West, Cherokee Fade are going to be playing at the Memphis Cafe TONIGHT! So go check them out! (Tell 'em The Casserole sent you!)

Here they are with the title track off the album,  "Waking Up (Is Hard to Do)"

"Waking Up (is hard to do)" - Cherokee Fade from SHORESCREW.com on Vimeo.

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We were super excited to see one of our favorites, Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons deliver an amazing performance on Late Night.

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Hey guys!!!
We are so pumped to bring you two exclusive performances from one of our favorite bands, EVEREST!

We met up with the guys before their outstanding performance at Lincoln Hall last week. They performed for us two songs off their latest record, Ownerless, which is OUT NOW!!

Here is their performance of "Into the Grey,"

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Director James Winters provides his own tribute to MCA with a remake of the Sabotage video featuring some kids. Enjoy!

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Adam Yauch (MCA) of the Beastie Boys lost his battle to cancer today at the age of 47. Far too young.
There has been an outpouring of love for Adam. We will continue that in a tribute of our own.

On May 10th at 6pm we will pay tribute to Adam and the Beastie Boys' music. You can listen right here or on wxav.com

The Beastie Boys are one of the groups that had brought hip-hop to a larger audience and their music continued to evolve throughout the years becoming more sophisticated. They pushed the boundaries and were true artists and true to themselves.

Adam Yauch was an influence to artists spreading across pretty much every genre in music. Adam's music has changed the world forever and more importantly he changed the world. He was heavily involved in the movement to free Tibet and helped found the Tibetan Freedom concerts.

Adam also directed a number of the Beastie Boys music videos under the name Nathaniel Hornblower.

Although he died young he accomplished more than most people do in a long lifetime.

The Beastie Boys posted this on their website:

In the wake of September 11, 2001, Milarepa organized New Yorkers Against Violence, a benefit headlined by Beastie Boys at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom, with net proceeds disbursed to the New York Women’s Foundation Disaster Relief Fund and the New York Association for New Americans (NYANA) September 11th Fund for New Americans-each chosen for their efforts on behalf of 9/11 victims least likely to receive help from other sources.

Under the alias of Nathanial Hörnblowér, Yauch directed iconic Beastie Boys videos including “So Whatcha Want,” “Intergalactic,” “Body Movin” and “Ch-Check It Out.” Under his own name, Yauch directed last year’s Fight For Your Right Revisited, an extended video for “Make Some Noise” from Beastie Boys’ Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, starring Elijah Wood, Danny McBride and Seth Rogen as the 1986 Beastie Boys, making their way through a half hour of cameo-studded misadventures before squaring off against Jack Black, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly as Beastie Boys of the future.

Yauch’s passion and talent for filmmaking led to his founding of Oscilloscope Laboratories, which in 2008 released his directorial film debut, the basketball documentary Gunnin’ For That #1 Spot and has since become a major force in independent video distribution, amassing a catalogue of such acclaimed titles as Kelly Reichardt’s Wendy and Lucy, Oren Moverman’s The Messenger, Banksy’s Exit Through The Gift Shop, Lance Bangs and Spike Jonze’s Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait Of Maurice Sendak, and many more.

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Everest released a new song today entitled "Rapture". You can download it for FREE here!

I heard this song for the first time last summer when they opened one of their shows with it. I was blown away immediately because it was so heavy and loud as hell. After the show I asked the band, "What was that song you opened with about the Rapture?" They responded, "Rapture". Now having heard the studio version, its the rocker I remember.

Everest are gearing up to release their third album, Ownerless. Due out on June 26 via ATO.

I reviewed their last album, On Approach, and it was damn near perfect. And "Let Go" was our 2010 song of the year. That statement is not to be taken lightly.

One of my favorite things about Everest is their ability to mix things up. They draw from a slew of influences and it shows through the variety of songs on their albums. Let's hope Ownerless is full of rockers, sweet ballads, and anthems that we all love.

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It was released today that Levon Helm is in the final stages of throat cancer which he has been battling since the late 90's. Helm is most recognized for his work with The Band, who have not only been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame here in the States, but also the Canadian Music Hall of Fame up North.


Though his voice may had been damaged, Helm's musical endevours continued throughout the early 2000's with his renowned concert series "Midnight Ramble" or "The Rambles" at his studio and home in Woodstock, New York. Guest performers for "The Rambles" include: Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Chris Robinson and Donald Fagen. After regaining his voice, Helm released the album Dirt Farmer in 2007 followed by Electric Dirt in 2009, both winning Grammys. Then just last year, he released a live album of his performance with his band from The Rambles at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium entitled Ramble at the Ryman, which took the Grammy for Best Americana Album.


His daughter Amy, who has performed with the Levon Helm Band, along with his wife Sandy posted a heartwarming word of thanks on the opening page to LevonHelm.com...

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Jack White performing two new songs from his forthcoming album Blunderbuss, April 24th. 

"Love Interruption" featuring one of our favorite drummers in the world, Carla Azar.



"Sixteen Saltines"

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Tune in today at 6pm (CST) to three brand new songs from the forthcoming Delta Spirit album! You can listen right on our blog!

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Check out Harriet, one of our bands to watch in 2012. Harriet is the brainchild of Alex Casnoff and Tell the Right Story is their debut EP.
Head over to their website to download. Did I mention it's free!

Harriet is Alex Casnoff (vocals, piano, guitar), Aaron Folb (bass), Henry Kwapis (drums), and Adam Gunther (guitar). Tell the Right Story was produced by Sean O' Brien and was recorded in Los Angeles and Sacramento.

Casnoff formerly of Dawes left the band and was replaced with their original keyboardist. You can hear Casnoff's fine keyboard work on our 2011 album of the year, Dawes- Nothing is Wrong.

We will keep you posted as they reveal more live dates.
Free EP!

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Today Jack White announced he will be releasing Blunderbuss (his first solo album) on April 23rd via Third Man Records.

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M. Ward announced today he will release, A Wasteland Companion, his follow up to 2009's critically acclaimed Hold Time. The album will be out April 10 on MERGE.

A Wasteland Companion:

Guests on the album will include Zooey Deschanel, Mike Mogis, Steve Shelley, Howie Gelb, John Parish, and most likely Mike Coykendall. 


M. Ward will be at the Vic Theatre in Chicago on May 22nd. 

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Head over to Cold War Kids website for a free download of their new single "Minimum Day" and it's b-side "Minimum Mistake".

But also, Cold War Kids welcome a line-up change. Founding member Jonathan Russell has reportedly left the band and has been replaced with former Modest Mouse guitarist Dann Gallucci.

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Delta Spirit has announced their forthcoming tour dates for 2012 in support of their self titled album.


The new album is set to be released March 13th of this year.


On the band's blog, singer Matt Vasquez explains, "We found the sound that we've been looking for, that we've been growing into, and as soon as we hit on it, we ran with it. That's why it's a self-titled record, so we could connect our identity with what we think Delta Spirit is."


This past summer, Delta Spirit played to a sold-out crowd at Lincoln Hall for a Lollapalooza pre-show.

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This year was chock full of fantastic songs. Here's our list of the best in no particular order. We hope you check out more than a few.

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