Screaming Females @ Permanent Records in February (more by Zach Pollack)

The full lineup for Wicker Park Fest 2012, taking place on July 28 & 29 on Milwaukee Ave., has been announced and includes the Andrew Jackson Jihad, Screaming Females, Fang Island, Exitmusic, Baseball Project, and many more.

Check out the full lineup-by-day below...

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The Shams Band @ Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Fest (more by James Richards IV)

Earlier this year, Chicago's The Shams Band hit the studio to track their forthcoming, sophomore LP. Instead of "taking the easy way out and launching a Kickstarter campaign," said frontman Donnie Biggins, they'll play a fundraising show at Subterranean on Thursday, May 10 to help them foot the bill for pressing vinyl. Dastardly and The Dirty Feathers will act as main support, and advance tickets are on sale.

Check out the band's Audiotree Live session below...

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photos by James Richards IV

Drive-By Truckers @ Congress Theater on 1/28/2012

As part of the dual-weekend Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival, Drive-By Truckers headlined the Congress Theater with special guests Dawes on Saturday (1/28).

Local support on the main stage, a smaller one in the theater's lobby, and even throughout the audience, came from Joe Pug, The Shams Band, Bailiff, The Big Hit, Band Called Catch, Van Ghost, and more.

More pictures from the entire day/night at the Congress are below..

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