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FRET12 Sessions: The Dead Bolts
The Dead Bolts play captivating indie-alternative with a no-nonsense, rollicking vibe that's entirely Chicago. Hear them blast through songs from their excellent sophomore album, Beau Monde during their FRET12 Session.
FRET12 Sessions: Djunah
The one-of-a-kind, one-woman-show known as Djunah stopped by our shop for an intense performance of songs of her albums Femina Furens and Ex Voto.
FRET12 Sessions: Ganser
Chicago-based post-punk quartet Ganser performs “Lucky” and “Emergency Equipment and Exits."
Live Gallery: Squeeze
New-Wave icons Squeeze hopped the pond to be with us at The Salt Shed all the way from England, and they didn't disappoint! Check out our FRET12 journal below!
Live Gallery: Chromeo
Canadian pop duo Chromeo got the people moving with their electric basslines and funky sound at the Salt Shed last weekend. We were eating it up at FRET12 and we even...
Live Gallery: Les Claypool
Froghead army was out in full force at the Salt Shed as Colonel Les Claypool mustered his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade with the sound of his magic bass guitar. This...
Live Gallery: Colter Wall
Blown in all the way from the windswept wheatfields of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Colter Wall transported everyone in the Salt Shed to the big, starry skies of the West for a night...
Live Gallery: Band of Horses
We had a rocking time with old favorites Band of Horses at the Salt Shed this past weekend. Take a look at our FRET12 recap.
Live Gallery: Tash Sultana
All the way from the Land Down Under, Tash Sultana brought their one-person-show to the Salt Shed to extravagant effect. Check out our FRET12 recap!
Live Gallery: LIFEGUARD
It was an all-Chicago affair as hometown heroes LIFEGUARD made the second city proud at the Salt Shed. The new kids on the block were electric, and we were there to shoot...
Live Gallery: Thundercat
We were in awe of Thundercat's groovy basslines as the Compton-born maestro held the Salt Shed in the palm of his hand last weekend. Check out our FRET12 photo recap below.
Live Gallery: The Breeders
All the way from the Gem City of Dayton, Ohio, The Breeders had us seeing double at Riot Fest as twin frontwomen Kim and Kelley Deal led the alt-rockers to...