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Fantastic shows this winter at places like Fitzgeralds and Schubas and SPACE.  With bands like The Mother Hips and The Howling Brothers.  Playing interesting shows like covering Beck’s Song Reader in its entirety with no band rehearsals.  Did we mention … Continue reading →

Lots of good stuff this summer including Six Corners BBQ Fest in Chicago, Fitzgeralds in Berwyn w/ Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts, Wicker Park Fest in Chicago, Farmfest 450 in Kinsman, IL, Retro on Roscoe in Chicago, Logan Square … Continue reading →

Here’s what Johnny Hickman of Cracker has to say about the new EP: I remember the first time Backyard Tire Fire opened a show for Cracker. I was hanging out backstage, but not for long. By the end of their … Continue reading →

Magic Box will be opening for the Chicago supergroup Candy Golde featuring Nick Tremulis, Bun E. Carlos (Cheap Trick), John Stirratt (Wilco) & Rick Rizzo (11th Dream Day). This band has been described as the best and baddest of musical … Continue reading →

Magic Box will be opening for the legendary Peter Himmelman on Wed., Aug. 24th at SPACE in Evanston, IL!!!!!!  We are incredibly honored to be a part of it. Peter is an amazing singer/songwriter/performer/poet. Two members of Magic Box will … Continue reading →

The next Magic Box performance will be Fri., Aug. 19th at Farmfest 450 in Kinsman, IL!!!!!  

hello music lovers. welcome to the new site!  we’ll be adding and updating on a regular basis, so feel free to drop by as often as you please.  dig this footage from the first MAGIC BOX show last month at … Continue reading →