December 2013 • Volume 40, Number 2 • www.illinoisentertainer.com
COVER STORY:
PANIC! AT THE DISCO
2013 was a very good year for Panic! At The
Disco singer/founder Brendon Urie. He's got a hit
album, a new bride, a new appreciation for his
hometown, Las Vegas. And he loves Olive Garden
breadsticks. IE's Tom Lanham shared in the joy.
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HELLO, MY NAME IS VINNIE
'90s alt-rockers Sponge have got a new album and new lease
on their career. What they took for granted at the peak of their
popularity twenty years ago, they sure do appreciate it now. IE's
Carter Moss talked to their lead vocalist Vinnie Dombroski.
HELLO, MY NAME IS GARY
Guitar gunslinger Gary Hoey has released a new blues album
(Deja Blues). Plus he's bringing his annual Christmas show to St.
Charles in December. You'd be correct by saying Hoey is man of
many faces, but he always lets his guitar do the talking.
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EBENEZER PUNK'D
You want Christmas albums? We got Christmas albums! IE's
annual round-up of Xmas cheer brings you the good, the bad and
the ugly music of the season. How many times can we listen to
"White Christmas?" Honestly, it never gets old. Take that, Uncle
Ebenezer!
File
Classic rock to the rescue, and GoldieBlox plays a game.
Around Hear
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Aliens have invaded, according to Crashland.
Photo: Tracy Ketcher
Double Feature
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It's a holiday smorgasbord.
Sweet Home
Mile marker one starts with the blues.
Media
You think you know the Chicago Tribune? Think again.
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Calendar
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Caught In A Mosh
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Spins
The Beatles, Paper Kites and more.
Kelley Simms is riding shotgun with DevilDriver.
Studiophile
Kingery, and Chicagoland's studio news that's fit to print.
Classifieds
You dumped your guitarist, now you're looking for a bassist.
Gear
Digitech is letting you try it out for free .
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