 
When Life Gives You Lemons, You Listen to Atmosphere
The Metro was full of the usual suspects last Wednesday—20-something college kids sporting proud orange wristbands which drew the eye to hands holding casual vodka tonics or half-full cups of beer; older loners picking out other 40-somethings for company; and hip youngsters trying to hustle for a drink between covert puffs on the one-hitter. Read more...
Petty Resurrects Mudcrutch for Mini-Tour
For those of you not familiar with Mudcrutch, you are not alone. Some have referred to them as simply the band before the Heartbreakers. Formed in 1970 by Heartbreakers Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench and their fellow Gainesville natives Tom Leadon (guitar and vocals) and Randall Marsh (drums), Mudcrutch was the house band at a local bar in Florida until they were signed to a label in 1974 and moved to Los Angeles seeking rock stardom. Read more...
For Your Consideration - This Week in Chicago
Right about this time of year you can feel summer creeping up on the city. Spring may have just sprung but all the big names are coming out to play. This week is no different. Whether you are a hardcore comic book fan or a just like to go out and party at big outdoor festival, this is your week. Read more...
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Chicago's Best Late Night Mexican Food
After a long night out, there is nothing quite like a big steaming plate of refried beans, nacho chips, and badass burrito to top it off. There's also nothing quite like the food of the Mexican people to prevent a bad hangover and replace it with indigestion. This is our salute to the five best places to score the spicy chow in our fair city during the wee hours. Read more...
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