48. CAN TV

Small Awesome will be playing live, but prerecorded on CAN TV’s show, Rock Opera. Filmed the day after the PRF BBQ at their studios, Rock Opera was conceived and directed by the talented BJ Allen. We go on at 10:00 CST Aug 30th, but here’s some sneaks of the taping:

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47. Back to the BBQ

Photo by DJ Hostettler

We are pleased to be playing the 10th annual Summer PRF BBQ.
It is a benefit for the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance and Sarah’s Circle.
Small Awesome plays at Workshop 4200 on Sunday at 6:00
For full schedule and tickets, head here.


Poster by Chris Williams of Plastic Flame Press.

Post-rock photo by Beth Wiedner

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46. Eight Years!

Ahoy! Small Awesome has been a live band for eight years,
so we’re celebrating with a FREE show @ the Long Room (1612 W Irving Pk)
Sunday April 15th, Two sets, starts at 8pm, they serve food, and there’s no cover.
Come on out!

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45. Refugee One


Hey! We’re playing a benefit for a Syrian family
organized by the Welcoming Committee with RefugeeOne
Us with some special guests and then the Columbines, DJ, Raffle Prizes,
Merriment. And all for a great cause.

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44. Happy Birthday, SONGER

Small Awesome is throwing a Birthday Party for their full-length album, SONGER with Milwaukee’s hypnotic Gay Name. The show is ALL-AGES. There will be streamers and balloons and records. There Will Be Cake.

The Plan vs Reality. Banners courtesy of Jon Kocol
There was cake.

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43. Just the Tip

The fine folk at Just The Tip wrote this nice review of Small Awesome’s new record, SONGER a bit back, and we’re just seeing it now.

There’s a slow and steady hand behind everything Small Awesome does, to go with surprising and clever depth. They shine light from every angle on a sparse, obtuse take on melodic folk music.

Enjoy! Also, buy our record.

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42. Campout

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Small Awesome is playing a special dinner show at the PRF Campout
It’s a three-day festival of bands, camping, food, canoeing, archery, etc.
It is ALL AGES. info here: http://prfbbq.com
A thousand thanks to Garth Mason of the Rutabega for organizing this.
Poster by Chris Williams

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Photo and illustration of “Clapgate” by John Hastie:
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Triptych of “If they’re chewin’, they ain’t booin'” by hench:
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41. Illuminated

Hello there! This has been a bit of a slow cooker but it’s tomorrow,
so you are now blessed with Saturday night plans.

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Saturday, September 17th

8:00 – Life on Mercury
8:30 – Small Awesome
9:15 – Gay Name (Dick Rich record release)
10:00 – Columbines

@ Illuminated Brew Works
[415 N Sangamon St, Chicago]
FREE, All Ages, 8:00 sharp
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You know the deal, Illuminated Brew Works is one of the loveliest urban outdoor settings to see music. Comfy shoes, maybe a collapsible chair, and enjoy.

Per usual, there is no cover. There will be some brew available, but the details are unclear. Why don’t you bring your own mug and like a sixer or something, plan on keeping the place neat and we’ll all roll from that common point.

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Photo by Alexa Chermak

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40. You Wanna Pizza Me?!

Small Awesome recently wrote the title song and some other slices of music
for NYC’s nascent pizza review show, You Wanna Pizza Me?! Enjoy!

Hosted by John Houlihan and Joe Pepe
Directed and Edited by J.A. Schulman
Music by James Call and Small Awesome
Titles by Mr. King

Bonus Slice:

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39. A Monday Night OUT

Happy Independence Day! We haven’t played OUT in a while
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We were busy while we worked OUT the final flourishes on SONGER.
We are coming OUT of hiding on Monday August 1st
This time OUT will be eleven days short of one year since our last show.
We are playing at Township with Hungry Man, OUT, and Petrillo
We go on first at 9:00pm, and you should come OUT

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