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Must-See Music Shows

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Blues Kids of America Wednesday, February 10 at Columbia College Theatre/Music Center; 3:30pm
Dion Payton Thursday, February 11 at Buddy Guy's Legends; 9:30pm
Vortis, The Cathy Santonies Friday, February 12 at Hideout; 10pm
Byther Smith, Joanna Connor Blues Band Friday, February 12 at Kingston Mines; 7pm
Meat Number 5 Saturday, February 13 at Black Gate Studios; 8pm
Doom, Mos Def, Mike Relm, Qwel & Maker, BBU, The Comeups, Rude 1, Trew, Demchuck, RTC Saturday, February 13 at Congress Theater; 7pm
Fucked Up, Kurt Vile, Zola Jesus, Boystown Saturday, February 13 at Empty Bottle; 10pm
Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm Saturday, February 13 at Morseland; 8pm
This Must Be The Band Saturday, February 13 at SPACE; 8pm
Nneka, Jerome Holloway Sunday, February 14 at Double Door; 9pm
1773, Wes Restless Sunday, February 14 at Lokal; 9pm
The Residents Monday, February 15 at Logan Square Auditorium ; 8pm
Editors, The Antlers Monday, February 15 at Vic Theatre; 7:30pm
29th Annual Fat Tuesday Celebration Tuesday, February 16 at Kingston Mines; 7pm
Snoop Dogg Tuesday, February 16 at Metro; 9pm
Four Tet, Nathan Fake Friday, February 19 at Empty Bottle; 10pm
Frank & Mac's Happy Hour Friday, February 19 at Reggie's Music Joint; 5pm
Allen Touissant Friday, February 19 at SPACE; 8pm

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lauren reviews VLive

"I went to VLive on Friday 2/5/10 and it was pretty good. It was my 1st time there and I really liked it. I loved the music, crowd and the club is pretty big. We were on the main fl...

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Jamie Davis reviews Hyatt Regency O'Hare

"This hotel is absolutely beautiful (brand new) and the service is amazing. I always suggest it!!

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