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November 2017 • Volume 44, Number 1 • www.illinoisentertainer.com COVER STORY: WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN Smashing Pumpkins anchor Billy Corgan – who has recently re-dubbed himself with the more mature moniker of William Patrick Corgan, under which he just released the skeletal, Rick Rubin-pro- duced solo set Oglilala, one of his best albums in ages – has been powering through many changes in his personal life. He just turned 50. Nearly two years ago, he became a father himself to son Augustus, with his significant other Chloe Mendel (both are prominently featured on the Oglilala album cover photograph). "Billy" talked to Tom Lanham how he came to make his first "solo" album. Page 22: William Patrick Corgan HELLO MY NAME IS...CHRIS 06 After nearly 55 years in the tumultuous music business, Chris Hillman has no illusions about its cold, harsh reality. And currently, at 72, this renowned ex-Byrd/Flying Burrito Brother is delighted to see his career on the upswing again, via a great new solo set on Rounder, Bidin’ My Time, produced by none other than the lifelong Byrds booster Tom Petty (who tragically passed away shortly after this interview was con- ducted). Stellar guest stars include former bandmate David Crosby, his old Byrds buddy Roger McGuinn, Petty himself, and members of the Heartbreakers. Tom Lanham talked to the Hall Of Famer. File RocHaus is rockin' the old Clearwater Theater in West Dundee. Cinema Scopes Comic book fans rejoice in November. Media Tom Shaer is enjoying the game. THE VIOLENT FEMMES 20 Sweet Home Milwaukee's Violent Femmes, reunited in 2013, are tour- ing behind their new album We Can Do Anything, powered by 40 years of cassette demos and unfinished music from Gordon Gano's vast musical archives. Despite the smattering of music scattered over 3 decades, the Femmes new album sounds sur- prisingly fresh and cohesive. Kelley Simms talked to longtime co-founder Brian Ritchie. Blues comeback. Studiophile University of St. Francis' Digital Audio Recording Arts program. Spins St. Vincent, Knuckle Puck, The Smiths and more. Calendar Over 1300 shows and 2000 bands in November. Caught In A Mosh They call him Doyle. Classifieds You dumped your vocalist, now you're looking for another. Gear 6 14 16 18 26 28 30 34 50 55 Roland and Spinal Tap. Or so I have read. Page 06: Chris Hillman 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, Brian Ormiston, Greg Olma Michael Obercki, Rodney Pawlak, Bruce Pilato, Matthew Pollock, Jessi Roti Jason Scales, Kelley Simms, Ed Spinelli, Tim Shockley, James Turano Contributing Editors Curt Baran Tom Lanham Mike Meyer 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 Bruce Pilato - East Coast Classified Advertising Publisher Emeritis David Roberts 4 illinoisentertainer com november 2017 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 illinoisentertainer.tumblr.com twitter.com @ie_entertainer Address All Correspondence to: Illinois Entertainer 4223 W. Lake St., Suite 490 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 2017 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.