| Joe Germuska’s Obama Inauguration Trip set (45 photos, 2 videos) on flickr Jeffrey Anderson’s Baltimore Citypaper The Chicago Takeover – Riding Into Inauguration Day On Big Shoulders says “This is the Big Shoulders Ball, and if you don’t get that, then you obviously aren’t from the Midwest.” Mehan Jayasuriya’s PopMatters The Big Shoulders Ball: Celebrating the Inauguration, Chicago Style calls it “a fitting fete for a President known for his commitment to collaboration, deep respect for his peers and love of all things Chicago.” Monica Kendrick’s Reader Crickets My trip to the inauguration says “OK, so the trip was a pain in the ass in spots, but it was also a complete triumph – there was no logistical hassle that wasn’t worth it to be there. … I’ve never been so proud to play a small part in the Chicago music scene.” Melena Ryzik’s New York Times The Caucus The Party Ends When the Police Arrive (another party!) says “The Black Cat, the stalwart rock club, looked about as patriotic – and as formal – as it possibly could. The neighborhood around it was lively: the bars on U Street had lines out the door, and for a while there was a massive drum circle on the corner of 14th and U. Inside, the club was festooned with flags; a large, Shepard Fairey-style poster of Barack Obama hung near the stage. About half of the crowd wore suits or gowns, mostly vintage. The occasion was the Big Shoulders Ball, a sold-out show celebrating mostly Chicago musicians.” Mark Jenkins’ Live Last Night: Big Shoulders Ball says “The music brimmed with good spirits. From the Wacos’s ‘I Fought the Law’ to Langford and Eleventh Dream Day’s ‘Hard to Be Human Again,’ the old protest songs celebrated defeat triumphantly.” Dave Hoekstra’s Sun-Times Obama isn’t city’s only export to Washington BIG SHOULDERS BALL Concert brings Chicago’s music, fans – even our beer – to D.C. Jason Cherkis’ Washington City Paper Black Plastic Bag Big Shoulders Ball: More Pictures says “What made the night so unique–compared to the other balls–was that it was a) actually fun; b) it felt homemade; 3) you didn’t have to wear a tux – dress was “thrift store formal”; 4) speakers actually mentioned things like health care and unions.” Jason Cherkis’ Washington City Paper Black Plastic Bag Big Shoulders Ball Photos says “Tons of fun and without all the pomp and cheese cubes.” Jason Cherkis’ Washington City Paper Black Plastic Bag Watch: Andrew Bird and Ted Leo @ Big Shoulder’s Ball
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