January in Chicago can be rather dreary.
The end-of-the-year holiday insanity has passed, and we have not much but cold weather on the horizon for the time being. However, years ago the good geniuses at Schubas Tavern and Lincoln Hall decided to organize a winter music festival, Tomorrow Never Knows. TNK Fest now spans across five venues (Schubas, Lincoln Hall, Metro, Hideout, and SmartBar), lasts for five days, and features a shitload of talented musicians and comedians.
My work travel schedule prevented me from attending the bulk of TNK Fest this year, but I was able to catch Diane Coffee and Ron Gallo’s excellent show at Lincoln Hall on January 19th. Both bands are worth the cost of a ticket. Diane Coffee is a true performer, bringing stage theatrics to enhance his brand of psych rock. And be on the lookout for Philadelphia’s Ron Gallo, who’s got some great garage rock tunes and a fun stage presence.
DIANE COFFEE
RON GALLO
