"I feel so miserable without you, it's almost like having you here." Stephen Bishop
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The Analog Highway CD was (finally) reviewed by the Illinois Entertainer. Basically, we were all told something we already knew, but it was still nice to hear— "Mile Long Records is a local home to many cool, up-and-coming roots rock and country-influenced bands, so many that the label decided to put out a compilation CD to show them off. Analog Highway will compel many to wonder why the bands here aren't better known. None (Twilight Revival, Scattergun, Penthouse Sweets, Nashville Wreckers, Sawbuck, Medicine Hat and Divebar) are trying to recreate a bygone era. Rather, they take their influences and modernize. There's plenty of twang, but one never gets the feeling that these songs have been done before. Most are highlights, but "Parlor" by Twilight Revival and "My Soul Needs Saving" by Divebar echo the '80s roots movement that included Lone Justice, Los Lobos, and the early BoDeans only rendered in a bit more lo-fi setting. This is all excellent music with Chicago ties and each act here is worthy of further investigation." 8 out 10. Mike O'Cull / Illinois Entertainer Staff Writer. Vaya Con Dios...
Saturday, August 7th - Scattergun at The Store/ Chicago -- www.thestoretil4.com Cover TBD --- 2002 N Halsted / Chicago Tuesday, August 17th - The Nashville Wreckers & Sawbuck at Double Door / Chicago --- www.doubledoor.com - Tickets - $5/$10 --- 1572 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Chicago - With The Barehand Jug Band and Brother George- GET TICKETS HERE Saturday, October 9th - Scattergun at Brixies/ Brookfield -- www.brixies.com Cover TBD --- 9526 W. Ogden Ave / Brookfield
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