… in which the art of the singer/songwriter is displayed in many forms, from light and cheery to pensive and haunting.  We’ll get information on upcoming shows – including an exclusive (at press time) concert announcement! That ain’t bad. show81 (theme: Mark Lowrey, “Milonga for YJs”) Trixie Whitley – Never Enough Heather Nova – Everything [...]

… in which Concert Chris Haghirian closes out the year with his look back at his highlights of 2012.  Music will be played, lists will be read, rankings will be revealed, and surprises will be shared.  Not a bad way to enter the Christmas break, we think. show79 Indians – Cakelakers Twin Shadow – Golden [...]

… in which Chris and Michael entertain the FIRST-EVER in-studio performance in the history of the show, as we learn about this weekend’s Murder Ballad Ball: Two Sisters.  Music and fashion combine for the fourth annual event, and its founders talk about the origins of this yearly tribute to love and lust, sin and redemption, [...]

… in which we hear music from long-time legends and local legends-to-be (we hope), we learn about some fun upcoming events to benefit the Midwest Music Foundation, and Chris Haghirian presents the longest-titled song in the history of The Mailbox.  I’m still writing it, actually. show70 (theme: “Thanks Bill” – El Ten Eleven) John Cale [...]