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Concert Fri Feb 08 2008
Rock Fusion Invasion?
The Classically-Infused Band Butterfly Assassins
Rock musicians have always played with other genres and different instrumentations, but it seems that, of late, fans and critics have been heaping extra attention on such groups. Three bands about to perform in Chicago are good examples of this possible trend and are worth checking out:
A young Chicago-based band apparently comprised of a group of former high school band geek friends, Butterfly Assassins infuses classical elements into its otherwise standard but catchy and lively rock songs. They've won several battle-of-the-band competitions in Illinois and reportedly have the ear of Ed Stasium, a Grammy award-winning producer and engineer who’s worked with The Ramones. They perform Saturday at 9:30 @ Subterranean ($8).
March 8 @ Schuba's, Canadian group The Acorn will perform music influenced by Smithsonian recordings of 50's Honduran folk music and West African sounds. Their music is cheerful, refreshing and a lot of fun.
And finally, the newest darlings of the rock world (or at least parts of it) Vampire Weekend perform at the Metro on Sunday, April 6 in a highly anticipated performance. Their music invites endless comparisons to Paul Simon because of its African influences, and for good reason their show is expected to sell out quickly. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at noon.