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Show and Tour Schedule
FLESH HUNGRY DOG SHOW HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Annual "Christmas with the Crawfords"
Friday, December 2, 2011
JACKHAMMER
Chicago, IL
(6406 N. Clark St. - at Devon)
Showtime: 9 p.m.
A sexy, sassy straight/gay rock and roll musical love fest. The Handcuffs may be straight, but we're definitely not narrow! The wildest, most diverse Christmas/Holiday party you'll ever attend! Also on the bill The Joans (closing) and The Wanton Looks (opening). All friends! It'll be quite the celebration. $10. 21 and over.
Last show before fall hiatus...
OPENING FOR U.K. PUNK/POP LEGEND HUGH CORNWELL (THE STRANGLERS)
FEATURING CLEM BURKE ON DRUMS
Monday, October 31, 2011
REGGIES ROCK CLUB
Chicago, IL
(2109 S. State Street)
Doors: 8 p.m.; Show: 8:30
Tickets: $18 at door; $15 in advance at http://www.ticketfly.com/event/55479/
Supporting Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers (featuring Clem Burke on drums). Happy Hunging and The Dead Superheroes Orchestra opens the show, followed by The Handcuffs and then Hugh Cornwell and band. 17+.
Coming soon: Detroit, Nashville, Los Angeles, New York and more Chicago dates.
Show Archives
OPENING FOR BLONDIE!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
HOUSE OF BLUES
Chicago, IL
(329 N. Dearborn)
Opening for Blondie
Doors at 7:30 p.m. Exact Showtime TBA
For tickets: http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=69719.
In celebration of the national release of our new record "Waiting for the Robot," The Handcuffs are supporting Blondie when they perform at House of Blues on September 7. 17+.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
KRYPTONITE
Rockford, IL
(308 W. State Street)
Showtime: 9:30 p.m.
With Bring Your Ray Gun and Lucrezio. 21+.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
QUENCHER'S
Chicago, IL
(2401 N. Western Ave. at Fullerton)
Showtime: 10 p.m.
The up close & personal show. With special guests The Ivory (young, gritty rock & roll with tinges of 70s punk!). Only $5 at door. 21+.
OUTDOOR STREET FESTIVAL!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
WELLS STREET FALL FEST
Chicago, IL
(On North Wells St. between North Ave. and Schiller)
Main Stage in O'Brien's parking lot
(1528 N. Wells St.)
Showtime: 3:45 p.m.
Followed by Cathy Richardson & the Macrodots and Marcy Playground. All ages. Outdoors. Donation at gate.
CHICAGO RECORD RELEASE SHOW & CELEBRATION!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
THE ABBEY
Chicago, IL
(3420 W. Grace at Elston)
Doors at 9 p.m. Show at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 at door; $8 in advance at http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/50225?utm_medium=bks
The long awaited record release for "Waiting for the Robot," the third album by The Handcuffs. With special guest openers The Penthouse Sweets and The Blissters. 21 and over. National release date: 9/6/11. CDs will be available for purchase at show July 30.
OUTDOOR SUMMER STREET FESTIVAL
Sunday, July 10, 2011
ROSCOE VILLAGE BURGER FEST
(Damen Avenue Stage at Damen & Belmont)
Showtime: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
All ages. Outdoors. Donation at gate.
AMERICAN MUSIC SHOW - OUTDOORS
Friday, July 8, 2011
TASTE OF SPRINGFIELD
Springfield, IL
(Downtown Springfield)
Showtime: TBA
With the Detroit Cobras. All ages. Outdoors.
Friday, June 17, 2011
KRYPTONITE
Rockford, IL
(308 W. State Street #110)
Showtime: 9 p.m.
The Handcuffs showtime: TBA
with $5. 21 and over.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
MILLENNIUM PARK: WTMX-FM PARTY IN THE PARK
Chicago, IL
(Outside the Park Grill at Millennium Park,
just west of the bean)
Showtime: 5:30 p.m. (until 6:30) sharp!
All ages. Outdoors. Free.
Friday, May 20, 2011
2nd Annual Son of Shazam Fest
QUENCHER'S
Chicago, IL
(2401 N. Western Ave. at Fullerton)
Showtime: 9 p.m. sharp
With (in order of appearance) Bear w/ Hawk Fist, Demerits, Tranny Fight, The Handcuffs, The Maybenauts, Beware My Lovely and the Venom Lords. A sampling of some of Chicago's best bands. 21 and over.
GIRLS (AND BOYS) WHO ROCK
Saturday, March 5, 2011
QUENCHER'S
Chicago, IL
(2401 N. Western Ave. at Fullerton)
Showtime: 9 p.m.
The Handcuffs: 10 p.m.
With our friends The Wanton Looks and The Maybenauts. 21 and over.
LOUAID II
Thursday, February 24, 2011
BEAT KITCHEN
Chicago, IL
(2100 W. Belmont Ave.)
Showtime: 8 p.m.
The Handcuffs: 11 p.m.
A benefit for our good friend Sweet Lou, who has a pile of medical bills to pay. A stellar lineup of Chicago talent featuring Penthouse Sweets, The Handcuffs, Tomorrow the Moon, The Low Mids, Tiny Speakers, Organ Wolf. $10 donation at the door. 21 and over.
LAST SHOW OF THE YEAR!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
MARTYRS
Chicago, IL
(3855 N. Lincoln Ave.)
Showtime: 9 p.m.
The Handcuffs: 10 p.m. A triple bill with three glamtastic Chicago bands: V-Sparks, The Handcuffs and The Sonnets. $8. 21 and over.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
VIADUCT THEATRE
Chicago, IL
(3111 N. Western Ave. - at Clybourn)
Showtime: 9 p.m.
A Chicago Acoustic Underground presentation With Jane Thatcher (her CD release show) and Matt Ryd. Show at 9 p.m. The Handcuffs on second at 10 p.m., Jane Thatcher headlines at 11 p.m. $10. 18 and over.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
SCHUBA'S
Chicago, IL
(3159 N. Southport. - at Belmont)
Showtime: 9 p.m.
Opening for Tommy Keene (from Los Angeles). $10. 21 and over. Advance tickets at www.schubas.com.
OUTDOOR CHICAGO STREET FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 7, 2010
NORTHALSTED MARKET DAYS
Chicago, IL
(Brompton Stage)
Showtime: 2:45 p.m.
All ages. Outdoors. Donation at gate.
OUTDOOR CHICAGO STREET FESTIVAL
Sunday, August 1, 2010
LINCOLN PARK ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Chicago, IL
(Racine Avenue, between Fullerton and Webster)
Showtime: 12:30 p.m.
All ages. Outdoors. Donation at gate.
OUTDOOR CHICAGO STREET FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 24, 2010
TASTE OF LINCOLN AVENUE
Chicago, IL
(Montana Street Stage)
Showtime: 2:15 p.m.
All ages. Outdoors. Donation at gate.
OUTDOOR CHICAGO STREET FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 10, 2010
ROSCOE VILLAGE BURGER FEST
Chicago, IL
(Damen Stage at Damen Ave. and Belmont)
Showtime: 6 p.m.
All ages. Outdoors. Donation at gate.
FREE OUTDOOR SUMMERTIME KICK-OFF SHOW!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
MILLENNIUM PARK: WTMX-FM PARTY IN THE PARK
Chicago, IL
(Outside the Park Grill at Millennium Park)
Showtime: 5:30 p.m.
All ages. Outdoors. Free. Our friends Phil Angotti and band are performing right before us on the same stage at 4:00 p.m. Take off early from work and enjoy!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
VIADUCT THEATRE
Chicago, IL
(3111 N. Western Avenue)
Time: TBA
Benefiting the Chicago Abused Women Coalition. More details to be announced soon. $10. 21+.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
THE ABBEY
Chicago, IL
(3420 W. Grace at Elston)
Doors: 10:30 p.m.
Show: 11 p.m.
A fantastic double bill with THE HUSHDROPS. THE HANDCUFFS are opening the show at 11 p.m. sharp. Doors at 10:30. Show at 11 p.m. 21+. Tickets: $6 in advance here. $8 at the door.
Friday, April 9, 2010
THE ABBEY
Chicago, IL
(3420 W. Grace at Elston)
Doors: 8 p.m.
Show: 9 p.m.
With GOOBER AND THE PEAS (from Detroit) headlining and THE BLISTERS (featuring the son of Chicago's favorite son, Jeff Tweedy) opening. THE HANDCUFFS hit the stage at 10 p.m. Doors at 8 p.m. Show at 9 p.m. 21+. Tickets $12 in advance at www.abbeypub.com. $14 at the door.
Friday, March 19, 2010
COWBOY MONKEY
Champaign, IL
(6 Taylor St.)
Showtime: 10 p.m.
With THE GREAT CRUSADES (Chloe was a guest vocalist on their latest, brand new album). THE HANDCUFFS closing the show at 11 p.m. $5. 19 and over (please double check with club about age limit).
Saturday, March 20, 2010
BLUEBERRY HILL
(THE DUCK ROOM)
St. Louis, MO
(6504 Delmar in The Loop)
Doors: 8 p.m.
Show: 9 p.m.
With FINN'S HOTEL from St. Louis and THE GREAT CRUSADES. THE HANDCUFFS opening the show promptly at 9 p.m. followed by The Great Crusades and Finn's Motel. Cover TBA or check with club. 21 and over.
Friday, February 12, 2010
EMPTY BOTTLE
Chicago, IL
(1035 N. Western Ave.)
Showtime: 9:30 p.m.
With Welcome to Ashley and I Lost Control. The Handcuffs open the show at 9:30 p.m. Buy your tickets early for only $5 (limited amount available, so buy now). Go to the Empty Bottle site at www.emptybottle.com and click on the buy tix link. $10 at the door. 21+.
Monday, February 1, 2010
SCHUBA'S
Chicago, IL
(3159 N. Southport. - at Belmont)
Showtime: 8 p.m.
Opening for the IKE REILLY ASSASSINATION. The Handcuffs start at 8 p.m. Part of the Practice Space presents: The Ike Reilly Hard Luck Residency $10. 18 and over.
LAST SHOW OF 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
SCHUBA'S
Chicago, IL
(3159 N. Southport. - at Belmont)
Showtime: 10 p.m.
With our pals The Webstirs and the Phil Angotti Band The Handcuffs headlining the show promptly at midnight. $8. 21 and over.
FLESH HUNGRY DOG SHOW HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
3rd Annual "Christmas with the Crawfords"
Friday, December 4, 2009
JACKHAMMER
Chicago, IL
(6406 N. Clark St. - at Devon)
Showtime: 9 p.m.
A sexy, sassy straight/gay rock and roll musical love fest. The Handcuffs may be straight, but we're definitely not narrow! The wildest, most diverse Christmas/Holiday party you'll ever attend! Also on the bill The Joans (closing) and Blue Ribbon Glee Club (opening). The Handcuffs smack dab in the middle. Also on the bill: The Girlie Q Burlesque review. $10. 21 and over.
$5 SHOW!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
QUENCHERS
Chicago, IL
(2401 N. Western Ave. - at Fullerton)
Showtime: 10 p.m.
With our pals the Penthouse Sweets opening at 10 p.m. The Handcuffs at 11 p.m. $5. 21 and over.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
COWBOY MONKEY
Champaign, IL
(6 Taylor St.)
Showtime: 10:30 p.m.
The Handcuffs are playing a FREE SHOW at the Cowboy Monkey right after the Vertebrats reunion show, which has been moved to the High Dive. Vertebrats start at 8 p.m. and will be finished by 10 p.m. Cowboy Monkey is walking distance from the High Dive. See you there. 19 and over (please double check with club about age limit).
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
DOUBLE DOOR
Chicago, IL
(1572 N. Milwaukee)
Doors: 8 p.m.
Showtime: 9 p.m.
with Airlines X, Whore Du Jour and The Maybenauts The Handcuffs at 10:30 p.m. Cover $5. 21 and over. New T-shirts and CDs on sale at the show.
Friday, September 4, 2009
SCHUBAS
Chicago, IL
(3159 N. Southport)
Showtime: 10 p.m.
with The Joans, for their record release party, and The Wanton Looks. The Handcuffs play second at 11 p.m. $8.
21 and over.
CHICAGO SUMMER STREET FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 1, 2009
NORTHALSTED MARKET DAYS
Chicago, IL
(Belmont Stage - at Belmont & Halsted St.)
Showtime: 2:00 p.m. sharp!
All ages. Summer Street Festival. Donation at Gate.
CHICAGO SUMMER STREET FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 25, 2009
TASTE OF LINCOLN AVENUE
Chicago, IL
(Wrightwood Street Stage)
Showtime: 2:15 p.m. sharp!
All ages. Summer Street Festival. Donation at Gate.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
MILLENNIUM PARK: WTMX-FM PARTY IN THE PARK
Chicago, IL
(Outside the Park Grill at Millennium Park)
Showtime: 4 p.m. (until 4:40) sharp!
All ages. Outdoors. Free.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
TASTE OF DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD
Springfield, IL
(Downtown Springfield Main Stage)
Showtime: 7 p.m. sharp!
All ages. Summer Festival. Donation at Gate.
OPENING FOR THE LEMONHEADS - 18 AND OVER!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
THE ABBEY
Chicago, IL
(3420 W. Grace at Elston)
Doors: 8 p.m.
Showtime: The Handcuffs on first at 9 p.m. sharp
Support slot for the ultra cool Evan Dando and The Lemonheads now on tour. Also playing: Now Now Every Children. $16 in advance; $18 at the door. For advance tickets go abbeypub.com 18 and over.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
METRONOME FESTIVAL
Chicago, IL
(Armitage & Milwaukee)
Showtime: 5:30 p.m.
The Congress Theatre presents Metronome Festival. The Handcuffs at 5:30 p.m. on the "Local Stage." All ages.
Friday, June 5, 2009
THE ABBEY
Chicago, IL
(3420 W. Grace at Elston)
Showtime: 9 p.m.
A Chicago rock triple bill THE SAFES plus the reunion of THE DIFFERENTS. The Handcuffs opening the show at 9 p.m. sharp, followed by The Safes and The Differents. $8 in advance. $10 at the door. 21 and over.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
RADIO RADIO
Indianapolis, IN
(1119 E. Prospect St.)
Showtime: 9:30 p.m.
With Indianapolis' SAM VICARI opening, Indy rockers RED LIGHT DRIVER closing and THE HANDCUFFS smack dab in the middle. $5. 21 and over.
Friday, May 8, 2009
COWBOY MONKEY
Champaign, IL
(6 Taylor St.)
Showtime: 9:30 p.m.
With Champaign's own THREE HOUR TOUR opening at 9:30. The Handcuffs at 10:30 p.m. $5. 19 and over (please double check with club about age requirements).
Friday, April 17, 2009
THE ABBEY
Chicago, IL
(3420 W. Grace at Elston)
Doors: 7 p.m.
Showtime: 7:30 p.m.; The Handcuffs: 11 p.m.
Part of the International Pop Overthrow festival. The Handcuffs headlining at 11 p.m. Also on the bill...Epicycle (featuring Handcuffs' guitarist/keyboardist Ellis Clark!). Bands in order of appearance: The Spindles (7:30), Anison (8), Epicycle (8:30), Tomorrow The Moon (9), Penthouse Sweets (9:30), The Bad Examples (10), The Handcuffs (11). $10 or $8. 21 and over. New "Electroluv" CDs and more on sale at the show.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
QUENCHERS
Chicago, IL
(2401 N. Western Ave. at Fullerton)
Showtime: TBA
Chicago's hip new rock & roll room. Also on the bill, our friends Tiny Speakers (the band). More details TBA. 21 and over.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
THE DOUBLE DOOR
Chicago, IL
(1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.)
Doors: 8 p.m.
Showtime: 9 p.m.
With The Melismatics and Sick Of Sarah - both from Minneapolis. The Handcuffs at 10 p.m. Cover $7. 21 and over. New "Electroluv" CDs on sale at the show.
The first show in 2009!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
SCHUBAS
Chicago, IL
(3159 N. Southport at Belmont)
Doors: 7:30 p.m.
Showtime: 8 p.m.
With The Debauchers headlining and Five Foot Nine opening. The Handcuffs at 9 p.m. $7. 21 and over. New "Electroluv" CDs on sale at the show.
CANCELED - TO BE RESCHEDULED IN 2009
Friday, December 12, 2008
COWBOY MONKEY
Champaign, IL
(6 Taylor Street)
AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE AT THE ABBEY, CHICAGO
Saturday, November 29, 2008
THE ABBEY
Chicago, IL
(3420 W. Grace at Elston)
Doors: 8 p.m.
Showtime: 9 p.m.
Turkeypalooza, presented by WLUW. With Time Bomb Symphony, The Elms, and Kevin Junior from The Chamber Strings. The Handcuffs at 11 p.m. $6 in advance; $8 at the door. 21 and over. For advance tickets go to www.abbeypub.com. New "Electroluv" CDs on sale at the show.
WLUW In Studio Interview and Record Spinning
Friday, November 28, 2008
WLUW-88.7 FM
FULL ON FRIDAY WITH DJ DI
Chicago and Worldwide
(88.7 FM in Chicago or online everywhere at www.wluw.org)
Showtime: 2:30 p.m.
RECORD RELEASE SHOW FOR "ELECTROLUV"
Friday, November 14, 2008
THE ABBEY
Chicago, IL
(3420 W. Grace at Elston)
Doors: 8 p.m.
Showtime: 9 p.m.
The Handcuffs headlining a bill of tres magnifique Chicago bands. Le Concorde at 9 p.m. (fresh off their east coast tour); the Bon Mots at 10 p.m.; The Handcuffs at 11 p.m. $6 in advance; $8 at the door. 21 and over. For advance tickets go to www.abbeypub.com. SPECIAL CD RELEASE SHOW PRICE on all Handcuffs' CDs. Only $5 at this show! One night only. No limit. Spread the electroluv. It's our economic stimulus plan for you!
CMJ Music Marathon
Thursday, October 23, 2008
REHAB
New York, NY
(25 Avenue B -- Lower East Side NYC)
The Handcuffs Showtime: 6 p.m. sharp!
The Handcuffs playing an early set at 6 p.m. sharp! Bands on the bill in order of appearance starting at 1 p.m.: Tally Hall; Imaginary Johnny; Brown Shoe; Starcode; The Handcuffs; Big Yes/Small No; Matt Keating; KaiserCartel; Lucinda Black Bear; Sky Cries Mary. Free admission until 6 p.m.; 21 and over.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
THE DOUBLE DOOR
Chicago, IL
(1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.)
Showtime: 9 p.m.
THE HANDCUFFS at midnight
with KILLING THE ENEMY, JAVELINAS and KELROY. 21 and over. $8 cover.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
THE NOTE
Chicago, IL
(1565 N. Milwaukee Ave. -- Across from the Double Door)
Showtime: 9 p.m.
A superstar bill of four most excellent Chicago bands and our pals: PENTHOUSE SWEETS (closing the show); THE ITS (third); THE HANDCUFFS (second); and TENNIS COURTS (opening the show). Come early and stay late. All the groups are too fab to miss. 21 and over. $8 cover.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
THE NOTE
Chicago, IL
(1565 N. Milwaukee Ave. -- Across from the Double Door)
Sunday, November 18, 2007
THE EMPTY BOTTLE
Chicago, IL
(1035 N. Western Ave.)
Showtime: TBD (but probably around 9 p.m.)
The Handcuffs showtime: We're opening the show, baby.
With two other fabulous Chicago bands and our friends LE CONCORDE and THE ITS. A benefit for the American Hearing Association (we all wear earplugs and so should you). $8 cover. 21 and over.
18 and over show!
Friday, October 19, 2007
THE BEAT KITCHEN
Chicago, IL
(2100 W. Belmont)
Showtime: 10 p.m.
The Handcuffs showtime: 11 p.m.
With two most excellent Chicago bands: PENTHOUSE SWEETS (closing the show) and A COMMON ENEMY (opening) And, yup, and we're friends with both bands. Cover TBD. 18 and over.
Friday, August 10, 2007
THE ABBEY
Chicago, IL
(3420 W. Grace - at Elston)
Showtime: 9 p.m. sharp!
The Handcuffs showtime: 10:30 p.m.
A spectacular all Chicago 4-band bill with our friends, in order of appearance: Penthouse Sweets, Team Band, THE HANDCUFFS, and M.O.T.O. $6 in advance or $8 at the door (go to: www.abbeypub.com for advance ticket sales information). 21 and over.
ALL AGES -- FREE -- WISCONSIN SUMMER FESTIVAL
Friday, August 17, 2007
FREEPORT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Port Washington, WI
(Veterans Memorial Park Bandshell - 424 N. Lake St.)
Showtime: 7 p.m.
The Handcuffs showtime: 8:15 p.m.
With Fuzee (from Milwaukee) opening. Free. All ages.
BENEFIT FOR WLUW-RADIO
Sunday, July 1, 2007
THE NOTE
Chicago, IL
(1565 N. Milwaukee Ave.)
NOTE NEW START TIME...Showtime: 8:00
The Handcuffs showtime: 8:45 p.m.
Bands in order of appearance: The Strange Attractor, THE HANDCUFFS, Twin Wrecks the Memory, Cetan Clawson Revolution (from Detroit), The Gravetones. A benefit for WLUW-RADIO 88.7 FM in Chicago, one of the coolest non-profit, community radio stations in the country, where they have real DJs who play cool new music (and cool old music) that they actually pick out themselves and play for an audience who actually cares! $8. 21 and over.
ALL AGES -- SUMMER FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 23, 2007
RACINE HARBOR FEST
Racine, WI
(Lakefront Festival Park -- Miller Lite Flagship Main Stage)
The Handcuffs showtime: 8 p.m.
With JOAN JETT headlining on the Flagship Stage directly after The Handcuffs' set. $6 in advance or $10 at the door (for easy, safe and downloadable advance tickets go to: http://harborfest.org/TicketsHours.aspx). All ages.
8 P.M. EARLY SHOW
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
DOUBLE DOOR
Chicago, IL
(1572 N. Milwaukee Ave.)
Doors: 8 p.m.
The Handcuffs showtime: 8:30 p.m.
Opening for Butterfly Assassins and, on tour from the U.K., Vega 4. $7. 21 and over.
Friday, May 4, 2007
The Flesh Hungry Dog Show
JACKHAMMER
Chicago, IL
(6406 N. Clark)
The Handcuffs showtime: TBA
With our pals the Venom Lords (it's the northside Chicago tour!). The Flesh Hungry Dog Show a wildly eclectic rock and roll variety show that Time Out Chicago calls "the most diverse scene in the city" and an "uber-inclusive, alterna-queer mini-rock extravaganza." $8. 21 and over.
Saturday, April 28, 2007
THE ABBEY
Chicago, IL
(3420 W. Grace at Elston)
The Handcuffs showtime: 9 p.m. sharp!
(Don't come late, or you'll miss us.)
Part of the Chicago International Pop Overthrow festival. The show starts promptly at 7 p.m. with 30-minute sets. Bands in order of appearance: The Lackloves, The Greenwoods, THE HANDCUFFS, Pezband, Off Broadway. $10. 21 and over.
18 & OVER -- EARLY SHOW
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
THE BEAT KITCHEN
Chicago, IL
(2100 W. Belmont)
Doors: 8 p.m.; Showtime: 8:30 p.m.
The Handcuffs showtime: 9:00 p.m. sharp
With Die! Die! Die! from New Zealand (at 10:00 p.m.) and our pals for life the Venom Lords (opening the show at 8 p.m.). Beat Kitchen has great food, too. Come early and fill up on good grub before you fill up on good rock. $7. 18 and over.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
THE NOTE
Chicago, IL
(1565 N. Milwaukee - Across from the Double Door)
Showtime: 9 p.m.
The Handcuffs showtime: 10 p.m.
An all chick-fronted rock and roll show (and you know it will R-O-C-K) with two kick ass bands: our friends from Boston the Charms at 11 p.m. and our friends from Chicago the Venom Lords opening the show at 9 p.m. You won't want to miss this one, so mark your calendar NOW. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. 21 and over.
ALL AGES
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Around the Coyote Winter Arts Festival
DULCENEA GALLERY
Chicago, IL
(1431 N. Milwaukee)
The Handcuffs showtime: 5 - 5:40 p.m.
Indoor arts fest. On the bill that day, in order of appearance, are: The Ragbirds (noon), Chris Buerle (2 p.m.), THE HANDCUFFS (5 p.m.), Burn Rome Burn (6 p.m.), Daphne Willis (10 p.m.), Matt Baron (1 a.m.). Film, literary and theatre events in between musical acts all day and night. ALL AGES. $10* (*goes toward the operation of the Around the Coyote non-profit arts organization).
FREE SHOW
Thursday, February 1, 2007
The Chicago Reader's "One Night Stand"
THE COBRA LOUNGE
Chicago, IL
(235 N. Ashland Ave.)
Doors open: 9 p.m.
Showtime: 10 p.m.
Also on the bill: Simi from the band Suffrajett. Chicago Reader's "One Night Stand" presented by the Chi*Town Sirens Roller Derby and Cobra Lounge. Meet and greet members of the Chi*Town Sirens (with giveways of Sirens tickets and merchandise) and listen to some of your favorite music. FREE. 21 and over.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
THE BEAT KITCHEN
Chicago, IL
(2100 W. Belmont)
Showtime: 9 p.m.
The Handcuffs showtime: 10 p.m.
An all Chicago rock and roll show with The Sapiens opening at 9 p.m. and our friends Team Band hitting the stage (and we mean hitting the stage) at 11 p.m. It's our first local show of the new year and we will be ready to deliver the rock. $7 cover. 21 and over.
THANKSGIVING DAY
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Giving Thanks with Razor & Di
THE RAZOR AND DIE SHOW
WLUW-RADIO CHICAGO
Live interview & record spinning with The Handcuffs
Time: 1:00 p.m.
The Razor and Die Show airs every Thursday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. central time on WLUW-RADIO, 88.7 on your FM dial or online at wluw.org - see link above. On Thanksgiving Day they'll be spinning records and their own brand of wit from 11 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 9, 2006
AROUND THE COYOTE ARTS FESTIVAL
Chicago, IL
The Club Lucky Outdoor Stage
(1824 W. Wabansia)
The Handcuffs showtime: 6 p.m.
All ages outdoor fest. FREE. Performing that day and night on the Club Lucky outdoor stage, in order of appearance, are: For All I Care, Doko Benjo, Ted Atkatz, Team Rockit, James Apollo, Orange Alert, Treologic, The Handcuffs, Calvin Marty, Rolling Clones and Katie Todd. Music from 11:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
THE DARKROOM
Chicago, IL
(2210 W. Chicago Ave. -- between Damen and Western.)
Showtime: 8 p.m.
The Handcuffs showtime: midnight
With Fishboy (from Texas), The Slingerland Ride (from Chicago) and Mannequin Men (also from Chicago). A late night Handcuffs set for all you swingin' late night cats and dawgs. Have some martinis (and rock music) with The Handcuffs and call in sick the next morning. Meow. $7 cover. 21 and over.
Lollapalooza Showcase
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
JOE'S ON WEED STREET
Chicago, IL
(940 W. Weed St.)
Showtime: 8 - 10:30 p.m.
The Handcuffs showtime: 10 p.m. sharp
A Q101 sponsored battle of the bands showcase for Round 3 of the Lollapalooza Last Band standing contest. With two other bands competing. FREE SHOW. 21 and over.
Early showtime alert:
Saturday, June 10, 2006
THE HIDEOUT
Chicago, IL
(1354 W. Wabansia)
Showtime: 9 p.m. (it's been confirmed!)
The Handcuffs open the show at 9 p.m.
With our friends and neighbors, those badass garage rockers The Goldstars (headlining at 10:15 p.m.), in celebration of the release of their brand new CD. Cover: $8. 21 and over. Then, stick around for a Hideout D.J. dance party at 11:30 p.m. with Treetop Lover and DJ Rudy Day!
Friday, June 2, 2006
POINTS EAST
Milwaukee, WI
(1501 North Jackson St.)
Showtime: 10 p.m.
The Handcuffs showtime: 11 p.m.
With Milwaukee power quartet and our good friends STaLL (headlining at midnight) and Austin, TX buzz band The Personals (opening the show at 10 p.m.), and The Handcuffs smack dab in the middle at 11 p.m. Cover: $7. 21 and over.
Friday, May 19, 2006
THE VIADUCT THEATRE
Chicago, IL
(3111 N. Western)
Showtime: 9:45 p.m.
The Handcuffs showtime: 11:30 p.m.
A Last Alley production, with Chicago's the Avalanche Rescue Team (they're back, they rock, they've got a new name - they were Candidate - and drinks are on them. Just kidding about the drinks, but everything else is true) at 10:30 p.m. and Mark Sheehy (also from Chicago) at 9:45 p.m. Cover: $8. 21 and over.
Saturday, April 29, 2006
THE ABBEY PUB
Chicago, IL
(3420 W. Grace at Elston)
The Handcuffs showtime: 10:30 p.m. sharp!
(we're not kidding - these shows run like clockwork.) And our debut CD will be for sale at the show.
Part of the Chicago International Pop Overthrow festival. The show starts promptly at 8 p.m. with 25-minute sets. Here's the lineup in order of appearance: Catsplash, Wonderful Smith, The Chamber Strings, Million Yen, Watershed, THE HANDCUFFS (at 10:30 p.m. sharp), Pezband (their reunion show!). The Abbey is a great sounding concert club with a capacity of about 600 people, so tell thousands (or rather hundreds). Cover: $10. 21 and over.
