The Salt Shed Archives - Chicago Concert Reviews

Modest Mouse “Float On” and give The Salt Shed “Good News For People Who Love Bad News”

Indie/alternative rock veterans Modest Mouse have many significant albums, but none thus far climbed to such commercial heights as “Good News For People Who Love Bad [More…]

England’s arty The The “Ensouled” a sold out Salt Shed following first official album in 24 years

In the 24 years since The The officially released an album, sole constant member Matt Johnson switched to the world of movie soundtracks where he maintained the English [More…]

Joey Fatone & AJ McLean lead Salt Shed through “A Legendary Night” of NSYNC, BSB, bonuses

It was a match made in Y2K heaven when Joey Fatone of NSYNC and AJ McLean from the Backstreet Boys brought “A Legendary Night” to The Salt Shed, proving it was as great [More…]

Alt-rock innovators Porno For Pyros bid a fierce farewell to Salt Shed with “Horns, Thorns En Halos”

Chicago was fortunate in being one of the very few cities where Porno For Pyros fully reunited for a few festivals, including Lollapalooza, which was founded by its front man [More…]

Punk godmother, “Because The Night” belter Patti Smith reminds Salt Shed “People Have The Power”

Before screaming a single note inside a just shy of sold out Salt Shed, the enduringly inimitable and always insightful Patti Smith proclaimed how wonderful it felt to be [More…]

Bright Eyes: “Companion” Tour at The Salt Shed

Folk-flavored indie rockers Bright Eyes are currently in the midst of releasing the “Companion” series, which features previous projects being re-issued alongside new [More…]