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February 2019 • Volume 45, Number 03 • www.illinoisentertainer.com COVER STORY: HOZIER When Andrew Hozier-Byrne looks back on his past four successful years — ever since his epony- mous debut disc went #1 in his native Ireland and Top 10 around the world, fueled by the irresistible, Gospel-fervent smash single “Take Me to Church” — he has a tough time remembering all his subse- quent major career coups. Or maybe it’s his innate nice-guy humility that keeps him from going on at length about his storied accomplishments. Instead, as he holds his breath waiting to release the crucial Wasteland, Baby! followup, he’s been treasuring the small stuff — small tokens picked up along the col- orful tour trail, all of which he keeps squirreled away in an unassuming little box. “And it’s sitting here in my wardrobe, with me right now,” the 28- year-old sighs, proudly. The only time he gets cagey is in fending off any serious discussion of his current romantic relationship, or lack thereof. Tom Lanham talked to the Irish rising star. 8 Page 22 - Hozier HELLO MY NAME IS DAVE MENIKETTI OF Y&T Some artists hem and haw when trying to pinpoint the reason for their longevity. Not Dave Meniketti. He’s as surprised as the next guy about the four-decade career longevity of his Bay Area metal outfit Y&T, nee Yesterday and Today. They’ve survived because they’ve deserved to, a modern exercise in Darwinian natural selection. “We’ve honestly recorded hundreds and hundreds of songs, and we’ve got this loyal fol- lowing that keeps going and I just never saw any reason to stop because I enjoy playing,” says the guitarist/vocalist, who also moonlights as a solo artist and runs a family winery with his wife, Jill. “But it’s gotten under my skin after this many years — we’re coming up on our 45th anniversary this month” Tom Lanham talked to the melodic metal pio- neer. February films. 6 12 14 Sweet Home Eric Bibb blues and more. 16 Spins 20 File Help Jerry, the Magic Bus is back, Lincoln Yards. Media Playtime with Bill Turck and Kerri Kendall. Cinemascopes The Specials, Neil Morse Band, David Bowie and more. Calendar Over 1100 shows to see, the best bands, at the best venues. Caught In A Mosh Soulfly Valentine at The Forge. Classifieds 28 34 42 You dumped your boyfriend's drummer, now you're looking for another. Studiophile Studio news from Gravity Studios, Ranger Studios and more. Gear 45 46 My favorite Martin. Page 24 - The Specials reviewed. Publisher Advertising Sales Contributors: John Vernon Scott Assmann Mike Engel Andy Argyrakis, Guy Arnston, Penelope Biver, Patrick Conlan, Deena Dasein, Jaime de'Medici, Jeff Elbel Terrence Flamm, Steve Forstneger Michael Gallucci, Michael C. Harris, Max Herman, Tom Lanham, Carter Moss, Michael Obrecki, Greg Olma Arsenio Orteza, Rodney Pawlak, Bruce Pilato, Matthew Pollock, Jason Scales, Kelley Simms, Ed Spinelli, Tim Shockley, James Turano Contributing Editors Curt Baran Mike Meyer Tom Lanham Lori Vernon Advertising Director Design Team Notion Pool Notion Pool Dragon Design Vision Design Teknigram Graphics Senior Columnists John Vernon Website Direction David Gedge Rosalind Cummings-Yeates - Sweet Home Rick Kaempfer - Media Founder Kelley Simms - Caught In A Mosh Kenneth L. Voss David C. Eldredge - East Coast Classified Advertising Publisher Emeritis David Roberts 4 illinoisentertainer.com february 2019 SUBSCRIPTIONS: $35 per year (first class). Material for insertion must reach our office by the First Of The Month preceding publication. We cannot assume responsibility for unsolicit- ed manuscripts or photographs. Follow us online at: facebook.com/ieentertainer instagram: illinoisentertainermagazine twitter.com/ie_entertainer Address All Correspondence to: Illinois Entertainer 4223 W. Lake St., Suite 201 Chicago, IL 60624 [phone] - Chicago/North Sub [phone] - West/South Suburbs [phone] - Fax email us at: Editorial: [email protected] Advertising: [email protected] The ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER is published monthly by Roberts Publishing, Inc, All materials copyright 2019 by Roberts Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from Roberts Publishing, Inc. Current and back issues of the IE are $10.00 postpaid.