A DAY IN THE COUNTRY June 16, 2017 It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since the first A Day In The Country at The Hideout, but Sunday, June 25th marks a full decade for my big day of country music, barbecue, pie and drinkin’!
The Moon Threads a Needle March 15, 2017 Hi, all. I’m songwriter/guitarist/saxophonist Wes John Cichosz (pronounced Chee-hoas). I’ve been part of Chicago’s music scene since I was a teenager and I’m proud to call the city my home, both musically and geographically. So thanks for checking me out here on A Chicago Thing.
Love Music, Technology, & Design? Check out The Paragon Sight & Sound Fine Audio Show @ The Chicago Symphony Center! January 17, 2017 Do you consider yourself and audiophile? Do you love music, technology and design? Do you want to experience the finest audio equipment in the world? If so, you’re invited to the Paragon Sight & Sound...
New Music to Gear up for the New Year from Nice Motor…! December 26, 2016 Hey, folks! My Chicago-based band Nice Motor has been putting out new music to close out the 2016 year, and ring in the New Year! That’s right, we spent 2016 riding out the “Seminary Street” EP and...
The Localpalooza Chicago Showcase July 19, 2016 Hi All - Mike Vogus here, guitarist for Chicago band Burnside & Hooker and founder of Localpalooza Chicago. Anyone who has ever lived in or visited Chicago knows that there is no better city in...
The Dinner Party with Elysabeth Alfano January 6, 2015 People often fantasize about putting their dream dinner party together: what celebs they would invite to create an unforgettable experience of food, drinks, conversation and perhaps an impromptu performance or...
Talking about my CBS Criminal Minds role on WGN Radio 720am with Sirott & Murciano October 25, 2014 Had a blast talking to Bob and Marianne on WGN Radio this week! Spilled the beans on how I got cast on CBS' Criminal Minds (I actually didn't get the part at first!) and inviting everyone to the viewing party at Rockit this Wednesday, October 29th!
Chicago Museum of Broadcasting Communications Presents “A Night with Larry King” August 14, 2014 The Museum of Broadcasting Communications in Chicago is going to be hosting an awesome event coming up in September... A Night with Larry King! On Friday, September 19th at 7pm, Charley Steiner, the "Voice of the LA Dodgers" and Radio Hall of Fame member, will be be hosting this unique event and emceeing the evening.
Listen to What’s Good This Week on the Weekly Show with Jordan! May 31, 2014 Click here to hear Rockit Ranch CEO Billy Dec‘s inside scoop on the best fundraising and charity events with Jordan on his latest Saturday weekly segment called “What’s Good with Billy Dec” on 103.5 Kiss FM!
New Logan Square Music Spot: Concord Music Hall! August 21, 2013 Concord Music Hall officially opened August 17th, with Gogol Bordello, a Gypsy Punk Band from the lower-east side of Manhattan, to help make its debut. Located at 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave. the 700-1600 capacity of Concord is hoping to bring large acts from all different kinds of genres back into the Wicker Park and Logan Square area.
