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Tomorrow Never Knows 2010

by Neph Basedow – January 7, 2010

Ah, January in Chicago. The icy sidewalks and single-digit temps are easily enough to keep us cooped up until spring, but our friends at Schubas love us too much to let that happen. Following suit to their previous years, Schubas is filling in that gap between sunny summer fests and springtime temp changes with their annual Tomorrow Never Knows fest. Spanning five consecutive nights, TNK ’10 kicks off Wednesday, January 15th. Each year, TNK features a massive list of under-the-radar musicians, both local and national.

This year, Schubas is incorporating their newest addition to their venue family, Lincoln Hall into TNK, dividing the fest’s shows between both locations. 2010’s lineup boasts an impressive list of up-and-coming indie artists, including Maps & Atlases, Hood Internet, Atlas Sound, and hometown boys, Skybox.

Five-day passes are still available for $75, which includes access to both Schubas and Lincoln Hall, a TNK poster and sampler CD, as well as free rides between the venues and select CTA stops, courtesy of Zipcar. Now, if that’s not enough to pull you out of winter hibernation, we’re not sure what will – after all, music is the best incentive!

Cheeky TNK Picks:

- Surfer Blood (Thursday; Schubas)

- Voxtrot (Thursday; Lincoln Hall)

- Neon Indian (Friday; Schubas)

For a full lineup and details, visit www.schubas.com or www.lincolnhallchicago.com.

About the Author: Neph Basedow

Neph is a New York native, Austin transplant and self-admitted music fanatic. After obtaining her degree in government and music at the University of Texas at Austin, Neph relocated to Chicago and is now embracing the 'flair' of the Midwest and the magic of its local music scene. A musician since age 10 and an avid show-goer, she is passionate about all things music. She loves discovering and supporting local artists and enjoys frequenting the city's independent music venues. Think your music sounds good? Let our Cheeky Soundgood decide. Contact Neph at neph@cheekychicago.com for inquiries and submissions.

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