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Author: Mary Lemanski

Mary Lemanski

  • Shiny Penny - live review - photo credit: Mary Lemanski

    Live Review: Shiny Penny at Schubas Tavern in Chicago, IL

    Latest, Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    March 1, 2017
    by Mary Lemanski
    Material: Shiny Penny are a rock quartet from Kokomo, IN whose music is a blend of pop/ rock and alternative, but with elements of blues, jazz, folk, soul and EDM ...
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  • The Millenium - live review

    Live Review: The Millenium at Wire in Berwyn, IL

    Latest, Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    October 13, 2016
    by Mary Lemanski
    Material: Hailing from Eau Claire, WI, the Millenium are relatively new to the music scene but have already had five support and two headlining tours. In 2014, they released their ...
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  • spruce bringsteen live show

    Live Review: Spruce Bringsteen at Gasoline in Green Bay, WI

    Latest, Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    June 28, 2016
    by Mary Lemanski
    Material: Spruce Bringsteen is a Sheboygan, WI pop-punk band. Their set consists mostly of songs from the band’s previous four EPs, as well as previously unreleased songs, including “Coming for ...
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  • Live Review: Oops at The Empty Bottle in Chicago, IL

    Latest, Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    March 4, 2016
    by Mary Lemanski
    Material: Oops is an alternative rock band with traces of pop, grunge, garage and punk who describe themselves as “a rock band and we melt the faces.” They released their ...
    Read More
  • Live Review: MAKS THE FOX at Subterranean in Chicago

    Latest, Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    December 15, 2015
    by Mary Lemanski
    Material: MAKS THE FOX are an eclectic quintet who have a folk rock sound with an indie edge. They consist of two lead vocalists, keys, guitar, viola, cello/bass and drums. ...
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  • Live Review: Hey!Rabbit at Subterranean in Chicago, IL

    Latest, Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    November 12, 2015
    by Mary Lemanski
    Material: Hey!Rabbit are a husband and wife duo who have recorded two EPs. In 2014, they also released a split with singer/songwriter
 J. The songs they perform come from these ...
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  • Live Review: Headless Honchos at Reggie's Rock Club

    Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    September 10, 2015
    by Mary Lemanski
    Material: While Headless Honchos’ beginnings were in the late ‘90s Chicago punk scene, the band recently reunited after a 16-year hiatus. Their live material draws mainly from
their latest release, Over ...
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  • Live Review: Bad Bad Meow at Abbey Pub

    Live Reviews, Magazine, Reviews
    July 8, 2015
    by Mary Lemanski
    Material: While they describe themselves as “Americana-Punk/Garage-Country,” Bad Bad Meow definitely has a taste of New Wave and Pop-Rock as well. Their music is infectious with memorable melodic lines, interesting ...
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  • Live Review: Ratboys at Beat Kitchen

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    May 22, 2015
    by Mary Lemanski
    Material: Chicago-based band, Ratboys, appeals to the indie and college rock crowd with a slightly different twist. In a genre that is heavily saturated with male vocalists, Steiner’s sweet, angelic ...
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