2025-05-17 Radius - Chicago, IL

[fivesixzero]

Not sure if anyone would remember me from the dirtylist/trsr-trade days, but I was a semi-active lurker from 96-2001 (under the name kaliema). Going to Chicago to *finally* see UW for the first time (!) and it'd be great to meet up with other UW fans. Especially folks from the dirtylist era - following those discussions introduced me to the music that got me through my teens and twenties.

Anyway, I'll be in town solo for a few days before/after, in case anyone wants to go crate digging or wandering Chicago with a fellow UW nerd.

[joethelion]

I know it's still a few weeks out - but if anyone finds out ahead of time when UW are actually coming on stage - please share! This whole "open till close" deal makes me a bit anxious... especially as we're not getting into Chicago until 4 o'clock.

I mean, with a normal show - I'd imagine they wouldn't come on stage until about 9pm, but if they're their own opener (so to speak) - it could be anywhere between 7 > 8, right?

[TheBang]

They will be playing UW songs on the PA from when the doors open at 6 PM. About 1 or 1.5 hours after the doors open you should expect UW to take the stage for a 1 hour Set 1. Half hour break (with UW playlist on the PA again), then 1.5 Hours for Set 2.

Given the early door times, I'd say it's more likely the first set starts at 7:30. They'll most likely post detailed set times as the date approaches or on the day of the gig.

[cdave2]

Thank you Bang, that’s very helpful!

Let’s all meet the day of the show at Skylark, Yannick’s suggestion:

2149 S Halsted St
Chicago IL 60608
(312) 624-8583
www.skylark.com

Please be aware they are CASH ONLY (although they do have an ATM on the premises)!

What do you guys think about timing? Is 1:00pm too early?

[StrangeLastName]

I have to say, I'd love to meet up here, despite being a bit of a newbie and/or lurker on the forums here, but I'll be with my son (12) and two other folks who aren't super plugged in, so I'm not sure if I could persuade them to join us. But it might happen. Hope you guys have a great time.

Does anyone know if there's parking nearby Radius or Skylark?

[fivesixzero]

I'm up for getting together a bit earlier at Skylark pre-show. Looks like a pretty nice spot to hang out.

I'm getting in a few days early on the train from Minneapolis, so I decided to get a ticket to the previous night's show at Radius - Armin Van Buuren - to get a feel for the space. Anyone going to that as well?

Not sure about parking, planning to take the red line to the Cermak/Chinatown station and walk across the river. Looks to be about a 20 minute walk, but I guess the 21 bus can make it go a bit faster. Been over a decade since I've used Chicago transit though so I might be a bit out of date.

Anyone have recommendations for record stores to check out?

[StrangeLastName]

Reckless Records is pretty great, though the downtown one is kind of small and not worth the visit.

I waited too long to book my hotel, and now they're extremely expensive, thanks to Beyonce being in town, I'm guessing.

[cdave2]

Originally Posted by fivesixzero

Anyone have recommendations for record stores to check out?

Most of the places I'm familiar with are on the North Side, but this mentions a few in Pilsen not far from the venue:

https://www.insidehook.com/music/bes...stores-chicago

Gramaphone is still THE place for dance music, although I've been told their hours are now very limited.

[Yannick]

ill be staying near Reckless record, Wicker Park:
1379 N Milwaukee Ave

ill be sure to check it out

[cdave2]

Shuga and Dusty Groove are around there too, Yannick.

I used to live near there above what used to be the Double Door (now a Yeti store). Good times!