“That’s the problem with drinking, I thought, as I poured myself a drink. If something bad happens you drink in an attempt to forget; if something good happens you drink in order to celebrate; and if nothing happens you drink to make something happen.” —Charles Bukowski, Women
Sovereign Liquors 6202 N Broadway, Chicago, IL Tuesday 4/2/2025
Chicago’s Sovereign Liquors is about as quintessential a neighborhood dive bar as a bar can be, its longevity affording it the rare distinction of providing both on-site drinks and to-go six packs. An anchor of the Edgewater community since the 1940s, crowds have shifted over the years and throughout the day, intermingling local regulars and young college students from nearby Loyola University.
El Palmar Sunday March 30, 2025
Finally it is here. 10 new songs that bring back the authentic sounds and style of Hollywood’s heyday with a set of all-original material that rocks hard with incredibly hooky songs and memorable riffs!
Michael Monroe this weekend in St Charles