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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


 Slaughter Beach, Dog frontman Jake Ewald was one of the live performances at Thalia Hall last year, alternating between playful energy and endearing humility.

Five Evanston and Chicago live music venues to tune into this school year

September 24, 2024

Chicago, the birthplace of house, gospel and urban blues, has a lot to offer when it comes to live music. But, with 250 live music venues across the city, many students wonder where the best places are...

The Magnetic Fields, headed by Stephin Merritt, released the critically-acclaimed album “69 Love Songs” in 1999. The band is touring for the album’s 25th anniversary with two-night residencies across the country.

The Magnetic Fields celebrate 25th anniversary of ‘69 Love Songs’ with four-day stay at Thalia Hall

April 18, 2024

The Magnetic Fields’ first night in Chicago was part comedy show, part family reunion and full of joy for all kinds of music — though a certain 69 songs were top of mind. On Wednesday night, people...

A person plays guitar and sings into a mic against a lit background

Slaughter Beach, Dog had Thalia Hall ‘Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling’

November 7, 2023

Slaughter Beach, Dog frontman Jake Ewald exclaimed the group “sure as hell felt like a band” at its concert in Thalia Hall Sunday night. The audience could obviously confirm Ewald’s feeling, which...

Jazz-pop singer-songwriter Laufey took fans on a musical journey at Thalia Hall, spanning her discography.

Laufey is second best to none with two sold-out shows at Thalia Hall for ‘The Bewitched Tour’

October 24, 2023

Even before Icelandic-Chinese jazz singer-songwriter Laufey took the stage for her second sold-out Chicago show of “The Bewitched Tour, ” fans had proved their loyalty. The line to enter Thalia Hall...

Evanston Space is one of many music venues to check out in the Evanston and Chicago areas.

Live music near me: Where to go and what you’ll see

September 20, 2023

Arguably the birthplace of house, gospel, blues and modern jazz music, Chicago offers no shortage of spots to see the next big thing in music. But with such an abundance of options, here are some picks...

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