Better Late Than Never. . .

So this is my October post and first blog post ever. This track list was inspired from some of the great bands I have seen this year.

The Arcade Fire – Ready to Start

This may be one of the most Cliché ways to start a Mix CD, but I did it. This was my first time seeing Arcade Fire. It also commemorates my first visit to New York City.

Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
Date: 8/4/2010

Here we go Magic - The collector

Here we go magic headlined a Pitchfork Festival after show at Schuba’s Tavern. Fantastic Show

Location: Schuba’s Tavern, Chicago IL
Date: 7/17/2010

Margot & The Nuclear So and So’s – As Tall As Cliffs

New Years Eve Show at Subterranean

Location: Subterranean, Chicago IL
Date: 1/1/2010

Jonsi – Go Do

Breathtaking!

Location: The Vic Theatre, Chicago IL
Date: 4/27/2010 & 11/3/2010

Gayngs – Cry

Free Show! Thanksgiving Break Drunk

Location: Metro, Chicago IL
Date: 9/30/2010

Thom Yorke – Harrowdown Hill

This was my first double header and an impressive one at that. Flying Lotus opened.

Location: Aragon Ballroom, Chicago IL
Date: 4/10/2010 & 4/11/2010

Japandroids – Younger Us

Two Guys, 1 Drum Set, 1 Guitar

Location: Lincoln Hall, Chicago IL
Date: 4/9/2010

Iggy and The Stooges – Search & Destroy

Iggy has never looked or sounded better!

Location: The Riviera, Chicago IL
Date: 8/29/2010

David Bazan – Cold Beer and Cigarettes

David played at one of the many street festivals throughout the summer . . . great pipes.

Location: Green Music Festival, (between Ashland and Noble) Chicago IL
Date: 6/26/2010 or 6/27/2010

Gogol Bordello – Alcohol

I love seeing this gypsy band perform and what an amazing mustache.

Location: Subterranean, Chicago IL
Date: 8/7/2010