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Top Chicago Music Picks For the Weekend of Jan. 18, 2008

Author: Adam Fendelman, Category: Music

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In the genealogy of rock and roll, Robert Johnson beget Chuck Berry who beget The Rolling Stones who beget The Black Crowes who have now given us The Redwalls.

The Deerfield, Ill.-based band of early 20 somethings first made the scene in 2005 with hit song “Thank You,” which still makes the WXRT rotations.

Though sales for the band’s “De Nova” album were ultimately underwhelming and they were unceremoniously dumped from label Capital Records, the music never stopped. Their live performances helped to build a rabid fan base. The 2007 follow-up album simply titled “The Redwalls” is getting both critical and commercial acclaim.

The Redwalls will play a pair of 18-plus shows at Schubas in Lakeview on Friday and Saturday night. Don’t miss them!

If 21st century jam-band teenybopping ain’t your thang, I suggest a more culturally cultivated scene at Symphony Center as jazz great Wynton Marsalis will perform separate shows for children and adults alike all weekend. It is part of his “Jazz at Lincoln Center” series.

Finally (and I know I’ve mentioned it before), if Chicago winters give you the blues, the best remedy to thaw your heart out is to see Chicago’s very own legend Buddy Guy at least once for what I think is a 115-show stand at his Legend’s bar in south Chicago. Go ahead and shake your tail maker, baby!

By Brad Spirrison