THE MIDNIGHT DEVILS Never Beg For It ( Pavement )
The Midnight Devils put the sleaze back in sleaze metal . Hailing from Omaha , NE , and Chicago , the over-the-top glam / sleaze metal band consists of bassist / vocalist Sam Spade , guitarist Chris ‘ Sniper ’ Hineline , and drummer Jimmy Mess ( ex-Pretty Boy Floyd ). The Midnight Devils bring their energetic live show vibe into the studio for its sophomore release Never Beg For It , and manage to capture that momentum by creating some fiery singalong rock anthems to joyously bang your head and scream your lungs out to . The Midnight Devils combine the spunk of Poison ( although a bit rougher ) with the catchiness of Twisted Sister , the melody of Van Halen , and the simplicity of KISS . Spade ’ s raspy croon , Hineline ’ s shredtastic riffs , and Mess ’ s rambunctious drumming skills give the band an edgier blueprint compared to their contemporary glam metal peers . Album opener “ Sound of Domination ” begins with a classic ’ 80s guitar sound and sets the tone for the rest of the album , while tracks “ Highway 69 ” and “ Squeeze Me Dry ” contain huge , singalong choruses and rowdy riffs . “ Crank Down ” is another glorified earworm with a highly engaging chorus and infectious melodies . Produced by Chip Z ’ Nuff of hometown glam rock veterans Enuff Z ’ Nuff , Never Beg For It has balls ; it ’ s edgy and raucous in all the right spots . With the exception of the Loverboy cover , “ Working for the Weekend ,” Never Beg For It is a masterclass in modern glam / sleaze metal done right .
— Kelley Simms
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THIN LIZZY The Boys are Back in Town : Live at the Sydney Opera House October 1978 PHIL LYNOTT Songs for While I ’ m Away Blu-ray + DVD + CD ( Mercury Studios / Universal )
This set combines director Emer Reynolds ’ 2020 documentary on Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott and concert footage featuring the band with which he built his legend . The documentary originally became available for home video just last November , but this expanded version provides muscular context to Reynolds ’ compelling storytelling . Told through interviews with Thin Lizzy band members , colleagues , family members , and anecdotes from Lynott himself , Songs For While I ’ m Away illustrates the journey of a young black boy living in 1950s working-class Dublin toward becoming Ireland ’ s premier rock star . The documentary chronicles Thin Lizzy ’ s initial success with “ Whiskey in The Jar ” and includes further hits “ Jailbreak ,” “ Waiting For An Alibi ,” and the global smash “ The Boys Are Back In Town .” Lynott ’ s working-class roots infused these songs , creating relatable points of entry for fans around the world . The story also reveals Lynott ’ s humanity , describing his life as a father , husband , son , and friend . Interview subjects include Phil ’ s wife , Caroline Taraskevics , and his daughters , Sarah and Catherine . Testimonials from bandmates include Thin Lizzy members Scott Gorham , Eric Bell , Darren Wharton , and Midge Ure . Other peers include Huey Lewis , Metallica ’ s James Hetfield , U2 ’ s Adam Clayton , Suzi Quatro , and more . Although previously released , The Boys are Back in Town : Live at the Sydney Opera House October 1978 is a fresh must-see . The footage has been restored visually and paired with a powerful new mix for optimum presentation . The prior release has also been expanded to include five additional songs : “ Warriors ,” “ Don ’ t Believe a Word ,” “ Still in Love with You ,” “ Johnny the Fox Meets Jimmy the Weed ,” and “ Suicide .” A companion CD presents all 13 songs in performance order . Highlights include favorites “ Jailbreak ,” “ The Boys are Back in Town ,” “ Cowboy Song ,” “ Me and the Boys ,” and more .
The world lost Lynott too soon , at the age of 36 . This pair of films reminds viewers of the rare artist he was . Lynott was an inspirational force for rock and roll musicians and fans from Ireland and around the world . With the aid of his stellar bandmates weaving the band ’ s signature twin-guitar attack , Lynott and Thin Lizzy created a glorious noise that has left ears ringing to this day .
7 Boys are Back in Town Songs for While I ’ m Away
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ROXY MUSIC Roxy Music , For Your Pleasure , Stranded , Country Life , Siren , Manifesto , Flesh and Blood , Avalon LP half-speed remasters ( UMC / Virgin )
Roxy Music ’ s debut album arrived fifty years ago in 1972 , opening with the adventurous , post-modern patchwork of “ Re- Make / Re-Model .” 2022 is the year to “ Re- Discover ” the band . In conjunction with the prototype New Romantics ’ first tour in more than a decade this September , Roxy ’ s string of eight albums is being reissued in high-quality vinyl editions that have been half-speed remastered at Abbey Road
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Showcase 2.0
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Friday September 23rd
Alt-rocker brings his jazzy cabaret show back to Downers Grove
Michael Gurley
Founding member of alt-rock bands Butterfly Jones and dada , Michael Gurley returns to Tobias Music .
Saturday September 17th
Award winning Delta Blues Artist Catfish Keith
Cutting-edge blues singer , songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time . Catfishʼs innovative style of foot-stomping , deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over .
Friday September 30th All the way from France
Pierre Bensusan
French-Algerian acoustic guitar virtuoso , vocalist and composer Pierre Bensusan , surnamed “ Mister DADGAD ”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe .
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