KEXP Equalizer Chicago June recap & Jackie Greene
In other news I saw Jackie Greene last night at Schubas, in my cherished role as a Rolling Rock rep. I gave beers to fans so cool they bought me a Rolling Rock later.
Jackie Greene sits among the artists tapped for the honor of playing with Phil Lesh and Friends, and his show last night explained why. An amazing talent, with a powerful band and songs that mainline to the heart as if you’ve known them forever. (Side note: Is he the next Tom Petty?) He threw in covers of “Shakedown Street” and The Beatles’ “Taxman.” He also played “Sugaree” as a birthday dedication, honoring the pre-show request of a fan in the crowd. What a guy.
This good vibes fest came at the end of a long, tiring day for me too, with Chicago weather pulling its old tricks and crazy people acting rude on the El. But . . . say it with me . . . don’t tell me this town ain’t got no heart. You just gotta look around.