New Start In Chicago?

[Drover]

I can vouch for the indie music scene here. Lots of indie venues such as Abbey Pub, The Note, Double Door, Subterranean, The Hideout, Schuba's, Empty Bottle, Beat Kitchen, Martyr's, Elbo Room, and probably more that I can't think of off the top of my head. Ever see the movie High Fidelity? It was filmed on location in Chicago. The Kinky Wizards CD release party, for instance, was filmed in The Double Door. Unfortunately, the famed Lounge Ax (where Rob meets Marie DeSalle [Lisa Bonet]) has since closed down.

[jondotkom]

Hey Drover,

Man, actually that news about the music scene makes my heart sing! And to site a John Cusick film alone is tres fantastic! After all he is truly the great, "everyman" actor for his generation.

Of course John Candy is the all time greatest "everyman!"

Yes, I'm a failed indie rocker and musician. But I still have my FM dreams.

By the way, do you know any bassists or drummers looking to form a band? Even just to play out for fun. I delight in just strumming three chords to a 4/4 beat. If I do manage to gird my loins and move out there I would love to hook up.

Mercy buckets!

[Scribbler]

Plenty of journeyman musicians...put out a craigslist feeler thread and see what you find.

[jondotkom]

Hey There Scribbler,

Many thanks again.

Jon.

[Drover]

Originally Posted by jondotkom

Hey Drover,

Man, actually that news about the music scene makes my heart sing! And to site a John Cusick film alone is tres fantastic! After all he is truly the great, "everyman" actor for his generation.

If you haven't watched High Fidelity yet, or if you haven't watched it recently, rent/borrow it. It portrays the independent music scene in Chicago and its adherents fairly accurately. You will actually find people like Rob, Dick and Barry skulking about in Wicker Park/Bucktown (where a good portion of the movie is set) and in many of the various little venues mentioned above.

This is, after all, the town that launched Smashing Pumpkins, Fall Out Boy, Wilco, Rachael Yamagata (though now based out of NYC, she was discovered here while fronting for Bumpus), Poidog Pondering, and others. Current up-and-comers to keep an eye on: Swizzle Tree, The Assembly, and especially Animate Objects.

[Fishtacos]

Originally Posted by Drover

If you haven't watched High Fidelity yet, or if you haven't watched it recently, rent/borrow it. It portrays the independent music scene in Chicago and its adherents fairly accurately. You will actually find people like Rob, Dick and Barry skulking about in Wicker Park/Bucktown (where a good portion of the movie is set) and in many of the various little venues mentioned above.

This is, after all, the town that launched Smashing Pumpkins, Fall Out Boy, Wilco, Rachael Yamagata (though now based out of NYC, she was discovered here while fronting for Bumpus), Poidog Pondering, and others. Current up-and-comers to keep an eye on: Swizzle Tree, The Assembly, and especially Animate Objects.

If you want to get technical...St. Louis started Uncle Tupelo, which later broke up into Son Volt and Chicago based Wilco.

[coffee lady]

I am a true Chicagoan!!!! I love this city!! bad or fair weather and all. We are one of the most culturally diversed cities to live in. Even though we have the reputation of being the most segregated. We have the best food, music and art around. Come visit before you move here and just like my favorite chicken slogan, "One Bite and We Got Cha!" One weekend and we got cha!

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by Drover

If you haven't watched High Fidelity yet, or if you haven't watched it recently, rent/borrow it. It portrays the independent music scene in Chicago and its adherents fairly accurately. You will actually find people like Rob, Dick and Barry skulking about in Wicker Park/Bucktown (where a good portion of the movie is set) and in many of the various little venues mentioned above.

This is, after all, the town that launched Smashing Pumpkins, Fall Out Boy, Wilco, Rachael Yamagata (though now based out of NYC, she was discovered here while fronting for Bumpus), Poidog Pondering, and others. Current up-and-comers to keep an eye on: Swizzle Tree, The Assembly, and especially Animate Objects.

Hey, you forgot Chevelle.