We have never been to Horseshoe Lounge, (not to be confused with the Lucky Horseshoe Lounge, the Gay bar on Halstead) but we hear it is a wicked venue. Come by Monday to see the Skeeballs and The Stranger.
The Skeeballs bring a high-octane energy. Reminscent of a rockabilly Clash or tweaked Rev. Horton Heat, get ready for some jagged noise. Here's what Bob Macaffee of Isound has to say about them. "Sounds Like "Rock'N'Roll from the bottom of the whiskey bottle. Hidden away Northern Illinois band the Skeeballs come to you straight from their practice space a converted ground floor bar below a plush lounge. A bit of irony soaked style not lost on the lyrics of many of the groups songs (whiskey appearing in numerous titles). This stuff is basic Rock'N'Roll though not necessarily an authentic retro sound those bits are still in the mix along w/ some punked up speed."
The Stranger brings a hard garage vibe that is bound to shake the neighbors windows. Here is how they describe themselves on their Myspace page - "Barelling out of Chicago's trainyards like a whisky-fueled, runaway locomotive, The Stranger has already begun to cement its reputation as a top live act in Chicago's underground music scene. Marrying Keith Moon style chaos on the drum kit with Elvis' Blue Moon Boys on guitar and stand-up bass, The Stranger delivers top musicianship without sacrificing its punk roots. Stranger performances are a twisted combination of basement punk shows, Southern Baptist evangelism, and vaudeville cabaret burlesque. Anyone leaving Stranger live events without becoming completely soaked, enraptured, and sociopathic simply isn't trying. Be prepared to shout, dance, and marvel when The Stranger circus hits your filthiest local establishment. Or your sister." Yes!
Updated by Avant/Chicago
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