In recent years, the Canadian singer-songwriter has spent time as the vocalist for the chamber-pop band Stars, as well as lending her talent to the indie collective Broken Social Scene.
September 30, 2006 (Press Release) --
THE DUHKS
10 p.m. Saturday at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln. Tickets, $10. Call (773) 404-9494.
The quintet of high-energy twentysomethings from Winnipeg, Manitoba, have found success with a blend of folk-music styles. Their latest album, "Migrations," was produced by bluegrass great Tim O'Brien. --Mary Houlihan
TORTOISE
Taking stock of a much-acclaimed career pushing the boundaries of art- (please don't call it "post-") rock, the Chicago instrumental combo celebrates the recent release of its three-disc box set "A Lazarus Taxon" with what are sure to be two steamy performances at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 7 and 10 tonight. Tickets, $18. Call (773) 276-3600. --Jim DeRogatis
AMY MILLAN
In recent years, the Canadian singer-songwriter has spent time as the vocalist for the chamber-pop band Stars, as well as lending her talent to the indie collective Broken Social Scene. Now she steps out on her own with "Honey from the Tombs," a collection of Americana tunes that meet somewhere between pop and old-style country music. Damien Jurado opens, 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Park West, 322 W. Armitage. Tickets, $15. Call (312) 559-1212. --MH
EDIE CAREY
Carey may have started out wanting to be a doctor but she found her true calling in music. Her pop-folk songs are smart tales of love, life and longing. Carey opens for Anne Heaton at 8 p.m. Thursday at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport. Tickets, $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Call (773) 525-2508. --MH
MICHELE MALONE
The blues rocker, who is equally at home on soulful ballads, is touring behind her new album, "Sugarfoot." The poetic songwriter has a touch of Lucinda Williams about her on songs that speak skillfully to the heart and mind. Also on the bill: Marshall Chapman and Tina Schlieske. At 8 p.m. Wednesday at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport. Tickets, $12. Call (773) 525-2508. --MH
ESTROJAM
After kicking off Wednesday, Estrojam, Chicago's annual celebration of female-fronted rock bands, concludes this weekend with two strong multiband lineups. Starting at 8 tonight at the Abbey Pub (3420 W. Grace; 773-478-4408), the show includes Leslie and the Ly's, Lesbians on Ecstasy, Stinkmitt, BGirl Battle Finals and the Windy City Rollers. Tickets, $14.50. Saturday's festivities take place at Metro (3730 N. Clark; 773-549-0203), starting at 9 p.m., and include Carnie Gal Extraordinaire and Alexandra of Oracle Aerial Dance Trouble, Chi-Town Sirens, Paradise Island and Nina Hagen. Tickets, $21. For more information, visit www.estrojam.org. --JD
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10 p.m. Saturday at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln. Tickets, $10. Call (773) 404-9494.
The quintet of high-energy twentysomethings from Winnipeg, Manitoba, have found success with a blend of folk-music styles. Their latest album, "Migrations," was produced by bluegrass great Tim O'Brien. --Mary Houlihan
TORTOISE
Taking stock of a much-acclaimed career pushing the boundaries of art- (please don't call it "post-") rock, the Chicago instrumental combo celebrates the recent release of its three-disc box set "A Lazarus Taxon" with what are sure to be two steamy performances at the Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western, 7 and 10 tonight. Tickets, $18. Call (773) 276-3600. --Jim DeRogatis
AMY MILLAN
In recent years, the Canadian singer-songwriter has spent time as the vocalist for the chamber-pop band Stars, as well as lending her talent to the indie collective Broken Social Scene. Now she steps out on her own with "Honey from the Tombs," a collection of Americana tunes that meet somewhere between pop and old-style country music. Damien Jurado opens, 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Park West, 322 W. Armitage. Tickets, $15. Call (312) 559-1212. --MH
EDIE CAREY
Carey may have started out wanting to be a doctor but she found her true calling in music. Her pop-folk songs are smart tales of love, life and longing. Carey opens for Anne Heaton at 8 p.m. Thursday at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport. Tickets, $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Call (773) 525-2508. --MH
MICHELE MALONE
The blues rocker, who is equally at home on soulful ballads, is touring behind her new album, "Sugarfoot." The poetic songwriter has a touch of Lucinda Williams about her on songs that speak skillfully to the heart and mind. Also on the bill: Marshall Chapman and Tina Schlieske. At 8 p.m. Wednesday at Schubas, 3159 N. Southport. Tickets, $12. Call (773) 525-2508. --MH
ESTROJAM
After kicking off Wednesday, Estrojam, Chicago's annual celebration of female-fronted rock bands, concludes this weekend with two strong multiband lineups. Starting at 8 tonight at the Abbey Pub (3420 W. Grace; 773-478-4408), the show includes Leslie and the Ly's, Lesbians on Ecstasy, Stinkmitt, BGirl Battle Finals and the Windy City Rollers. Tickets, $14.50. Saturday's festivities take place at Metro (3730 N. Clark; 773-549-0203), starting at 9 p.m., and include Carnie Gal Extraordinaire and Alexandra of Oracle Aerial Dance Trouble, Chi-Town Sirens, Paradise Island and Nina Hagen. Tickets, $21. For more information, visit www.estrojam.org. --JD
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