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Concert Thu Oct 11 2007
The Can Kickers bring their punk fiddle tunes to Chicago (MoJoe's Hothouse, Oct. 22)
The Can Kickers seem to know just everybody. When I mention the band to any other touring group inevitably I get nodding heads of approval, if not looks of sheer astonishment. It helps that they live out of their van and tour constantly. It also helps that they are complete originals. They play a kind of punk-celtic-bluegrass-old-timey concoction, they add to that a 1950's era Communist streak that would have got them blacklisted by McCarthy.
I'm not sure if their energetic shows will ever translate onto disc, but their most recent release, Live At Lavazone, which captures a live show in Philly, comes close. Here's two from The Can Kickers who return to Chicago to play MoJoe's Hothouse at 2849 W. Belmont on Oct. 22.
[mp3] The Cankickers - Rachel Corrie
[mp3] The Cankickers - Afghanistan Traveller
Bonus Song:
[mp3]: The Cankickers - Strike The Bell