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Salt Shed

by Dylan Weinert | September 1, 2026

The Dawn of a New Festival Era? Brent Heyl on the City’s Music Landscape Heyl is the director of music at 16” On Center, the group behind the Salt Shed, Thalia Hall, the Empty Bottle and more. He discusses the state of the local music scene with Newcity.

A man wearing a black suit, black bowler hat, and sunglasses stands outdoors in sunlight, with a shingled rooftop in the background. He has a mustache and goatee and is looking to his left.

by Sir Kahil ElZabar | July 9, 2026

Kahil El’Zabar on the Nation’s Anniversary In the wake of George Floyd, the author responded with an album titled "America the Beautiful." Now he revisits the theme as the nation marks 250 years.

by Teddy Sandler | August 28, 2025

Back to the Beginning: Beach Bunny Brings a Late Summer Pool Party to the Salt Shed

by Dylan Weinert | August 11, 2025

Still Floating: A Preview of Modest Mouse and The Flaming Lips at The Salt Shed

by Teddy Sandler | March 20, 2025

She Is Unstoppable: A Preview of FKA twigs at The Salt Shed

Auditorium Theatre interior with lights on above stage and seats empty.

by Todd Hieggelke | September 26, 2024

Music Top 5: October 2024

by Craig Bechtel | September 19, 2024

Daydream Believer: How Brent Heyl Brought the Warm Love Cool Dreams Festival to Life

An orchestra plays on top of a boat riding on the Chicago River.

by Todd Hieggelke | August 29, 2024

Music Top 5: September 2024

by Dylan Weinert | February 15, 2024

Twenty Years of Indie Rock: A Preview of Cold War Kids at Salt Shed

by Robert Rodi | August 5, 2022

Psycho-Bauble: Andrew Bird Surveys His Interior Landscape

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