Sarah Crisman

I was initially drawn to Died Young, Stayed Pretty because I'm a sucker for underground artists, and my interior decor features more concert posters than a woman of my age should admit to. Director Eileen Yaghoobian takes us to the dark underbelly of outlaw artists -- the mad brains behind the most raw form of music marketing. It was fascinating to see how this particular art form translates across genre (birthing mostly from the punk era). Like all art, it is subjective. What influences an artist to create a poster may not reflect in the beholder's interpretation. What matters, though, beyond whether or not said poster gets a person to a particular show, is the graphic memorability. Imagine the power of a gripping poster that ultimately attracted you to a particular show, and then that show just so happened to lead to the discovery of your new favorite band! Granted, this is coming from a person who routinely rips concert posters off bar walls on the way out (but only if the show is really, really good). All the same, this is a film for artists.

It's true, there's a "Decision Room" at the end of the line in which visitors have the opportunity to convert/re-commit to Christianity.

This is, of course, after watching a school shooting, an abortion, a rape scene (or two), and a teenage boy die of AIDS.

Buddy Guy - Live @ Gathering of the Vibes from Vibe Tribe on Vimeo.

Mama won't be having her party on Monday, October 12... but she will be back with all her friends next week.

Well spotted, Scott.

If there is any band on the planet that renders me completely incapable of objective journalism, it is Snarky Puppy.

That being said, their music taught me how to love and properly appreciate beautiful music. So if it's any good, I'll probably like it. Now, if it incites my passion for music and enthusiastic praises burst forth declaring yet another "favorite," you may rest assured, Dear Reader, I still love my Pups a little bit more.

Get it, Neff! Rock out.

Kelly -- thank you for your comment. You bring up a decent point about there being more attention paid in detailing the musical description.

Please note that would not have necessarily made for a more favorable review.

Jtbmls -- it's good to know we have a reader who wanted to hear about Vanilla Ice, duly noted. He was likely overlooked in favor of one local act or another (our musical priorities are close to home).

Eek! Thanks, Chad!

Thanks, Cindy.

Lots to watch on the South Side...

Chris will be blogging about his experience with Musical Matchmaker... it's like Love Connection for your ears!

http://stresstoimpress.wordpress.com/...

Ha! I'm standing directly to the left of the camera. Such a great show.

This was my favorite song years back!

No Fuel City! They clearly don't know what they're talking about. Sacrilege!

I'm on it.