Column: Bonnie Koloc is back in Chicago at the Hideout, her music still with healing powers!
Koloc will share the stage with Mark Guarino, the author of “Country and Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival” (University of Chicago Press). He tells me, “This was a long time coming. A few months ago I went to Decorah, Iowa, and interviewed her in front of locals and she […]
Axios Office Hours returns to the Hideout May 15th
The Axios Office Hours, a live stage show, returns to The Hideout on May 15. The big picture: Axios Office Hours is a recurring happy hour and interview show, hosted by Axios Chicago reporters Monica Eng, Justin Kaufmann, Carrie Shepherd and Moyo Adelou. This month, guests include: Sarah Spain: She’s covering women’s sports on the new Deep Blue […]
Fun Burger Time: A Preview of Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol at the Hideout
If music assumed a human form who specialized in breaking skateboards and eating Marlboro sandwiches for breakfast, he would look like Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol. To classify this band any way other than “really f***ing cool” might be overkill but we’ll give it a shot. Leo Lydon (lead vocals and guitar—no relation to John Lydon […]
Hideout’s SXSW Send-Off Party Lets Locals See (And Support) Chicago Bands Before They Head To Austin
The South By Southwest Send-Off Party is a celebration of Chicago’s music scene and a fundraiser to help local artists fund their trip to the Texas festival. BUCKTOWN — The Hideout is bringing a taste of Texas to Chicago this weekend. Since 2007, the bar and music venue has hosted an annual showcase for […]
Hideout Recieves Live Music Society Grant!
Live Music Society to Distribute Another $200,000 to Independent Venues This month, 31 venues will receive grants to assist with regulatory compliance, enhanced accessibility and upgrading crucial systems such as ticketing and sales. Nonprofit organization Live Music Society is continuing its efforts to support small venues and listening rooms across the country. Today, the organization announced more than $200,000 in […]
At the Hideout: Chicago drag performers share stories of adversity, triumph and joy at Sun-Times event
Chicago drag performers share stories of adversity, triumph and joy at Sun-Times event At ‘Hear My Story,’ hosted by columnist Ismael Pérez, local drag performers shared their experiences of self-love, perseverance and community. Read the Full Story here: https://chicago.suntimes.com/events/2023/7/21/23790094/sun-times-event-chicago-drag
Hideout in good company on Timeout’s 54 Best Bars in Chicago
The 54 absolute best bars in Chicago https://www.timeout.com/chicago/bars/best-bars-in-chicago-our-picks-for-every-type-of-drink Raise your shot glass of Malört to the best damn watering holes in Chicago Written by Morgan Olsen Contributors Zach Long Emma Krupp Jeffy Mai Wednesday June 14 2023 In a city where faded Old Style signs swing outside of beloved dive bars and lines snake around […]
Chicago alt-country darlings the Texas Rubies come on home
Chicago alt-country darlings the Texas Rubies come on home Chicago Reader by Noah Berlatsky June 2, 2023 The Texas Rubies are the great Chicago alt-country phenomenon that wasn’t. Lead vocalist Jane Baxter Miller and guitarist and harmony singer Kelly Kessler were Kentucky transplants who met in Chicago in the early 90s and started writing hard-hitting retro-country […]
How Well Do You Know Chicago History? Test Your Knowledge At Hideout Trivia
The fall series features a different theme related to Chicago history each month. It’s hosted in partnership with the Newberry Library and Chicago History Museum. Read full Block Club article here!
Hideout Trivia returns this fall to test your knowledge of politics, music … and Cleveland?
This fall will see the return of Hideout Trivia, the Hideout’s Chicago-centric trivia series sponsored by the Chicago History Museum and the Newberry Library. On the first Wednesday of the month from September through November, you can grab up to five other friends and compete in three rounds of trivia that will include live interviews, […]
