Fall in Chicago means a few things: school’s back in session, beaches are closed, playoff baseball is looming in the distance and an onslaught of concerts, tours and album releases are about to descend upon this city. The Chicago Tribune has done their very best to highlight the very best of what is yet to come. There’s the big names of course: Riot Fest, Harry Styles, Jay-Z; but among the star-studded cast of musical genius that sits at our city’s doorstep, is the Hideout’s 21st Annual Block Party.
“The little-music-joint-that-could stages another end-of-summer bash that will include local stalwarts Eleventh Dream Day and a 20th anniversary celebration of Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio studio, plus appearances from Yo La Tengo alter-egos the Condo F—-, Screaming Females, Man or Astro Man? and more..”