1/29/12
Congratulations to FEATURED ARTIST Workout Music on their CD Release. Party at Double Door February 4, 2012. Are you Coming?
1/18/12
Congratulations to our Artist of the Month, Vintage Blue on their SOLD OUT CD Release party.
1/4/12
Happy New Year from all of us at Shoeshine Boy Productions. Congratulations to our Artist of the Month, Vintage Blue on their new CD, Strike the Mics!
12/22/11
Happy Holidays from all of us at Shoeshine Boy Productions....
12/12/11
DECEMBER ROCKs! Double Door this Saturday with Train Company, Safe Haven, Dennis Florine, Peter Terry & the City Profits, and Sunfallen
12/1/11
DECEMBER WILL ROCK! GET YOUR EFFEN TICKET FOR THE Metro's show with Vintage Blue, Jeffrey David, Andrew Fraker & Sons and DBP Here. Password is shoe for half priced tickets
11/23/11
This Friday at Park West. Comedy for Cancer. Get tickets now Here. Password is BADER for a discount
11/14/11
Have your ticket for Metro's show on December 8, 2011? Get it now Here. Password is shoe for half priced tickets
11/2/11
Chicago's Own (and our Artist of the Month) Rachael Yamagata's new album is a must buy. One of the best of 2011, if not the best.
9/29/11
House of Blues show next Friday, October 7, 2011. Do you have your tickets yet?
9/20/11
Acoustic Wednesdays at Old Town Social: This Week: Seth Bradley
9/9/11
Tonight: Dennis Florine, DBP, Vintage Blue, and Kevin Mileski at Cubby Bear. Say "Shoeshine Boy" at the door and get nothing back.
8/28/11
Lincoln Hall this Friday night: Peter Terry, Micah Walk Band, Safe Haven and Xoe Wise. It's gonna be a night of purty music...
8/16/11
Jeffrey David at The Scout This Wednesday for the Stella Artois series. Come check out this new South Loop venue!
7/30/11
Jeffrey David at Space (Evanston) opening for Daniella Cotton. This Sunday.
7/14/11
Got Fests? This weekend join us at Old St Pats, Lakeview Arts & Music, and Taste of River North. Ef Pitchfork!.
7/1/11
Happy 4th people: next week. Double Door with Peter Terry, Main Squeeze, Jessica Robbins & ESE. It will rock, but no fireworks allowed, however.
6/24/11
Saturday at Cubby Bear--> Dennis Florine CD Release, Workout Music & Weber Band. You would be foolish not to come.
6/1/11
This Saturday at Double Door: Workout Music, Sunfallen, Aly Jados and DP... 9:00pm.
5/9/11
This Friday at Lincoln Hall: Chris Buehrle Band, Kickbush, Kevin Mileski and Falldown. 9:30pm. DO IT
5/5/11
Thanks to all of you who made it to the Party... Pictures will be up soon! Be safe!
4/20/11
The 11th Anniversary Party is 10 days away! Free 3 Olives Vodka and Goose Island for advance ticket holders. Get Tickets Here
2/28/11
Great show this Friday at Cubby Bear: Check it out and Email Paul by Thursday night to get on the guest list
2/9/11
What to do Wednesdays in February? Old Town Social's Acoustic Wednesdays. FREE MUSIC!
1/3/11
Check out ARTIST OF THE MONTH JEFFREY DAVID at Double Door this Saturday!
12/20/10
Check out our choices for best albums of the 2010 year in "what we are listening to".
11/23/10
Acoustic Wednesdays at Old Town Social. Why haven't you been there? Free music, great food and beer. 8pm
11/15/10
LaSalle Power Company on Friday! The Return of Dan Darrah! Free show with Tanglewood and Stan M of Santah! 8pm
11/9/10
Listen for Jeffrey David's version of "Use Somebody" on XM Radio
10/29/10
LaSalle Power Company next Friday, Novemeber 5. Jeffrey David Goldford with his band. 9pm
10/18/10
LaSalle Power Company this Friday. Oct 22. Free show with Tim Stop Trio, Markit 8, and Empire State Express. Email Paul to get on the guest list!
10/11/10
Cubby Bear Showcase THIS Saturday with Train Company, Peter Terry, Murley Shertz, and Painkiller Hotel. Email Paul to get on the guest list!
10/4/10
Micah Walk returns to Chicago with a show at Cubby Bear THIS FRIDAY. Email Paul to get in free!
9/28/10
Autumn Sessions with Mer & Marlon (of Soulfix) at Bull n Bear this Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 8pm. No cover..
9/21/10
Come celebrate the beginning of Fall at Lasalle Power Company this Friday (9/24) with Workout Music, Peter Terry and the Bandages. FREE SHOW!.
9/16/10
Friday and Saturday at Cubby Bear: "Bands Marching" a UNIQUE "tribute" to Dave Matthews with Weber Band, Chris Buehrle band and many surprise guests. FREE SHOW!.
9/8/10
Chris Buehrle Band plays St. Vincent Fest (Lincoln Park) on Saturday.
9/1/10
Lincoln Hall show this weekend with Murley Shertz, Train Co., Markit 8, and Peter Terry. You should go and check it out.
8/5/10
Lolla is here. Tell us where you will be!
7/26/10
Jeffrey David opens for Marc Broussard at Space [SOLD OUT!]
7/11/10
BIG weekend of shows, starting this Thursday at at Montrose Room with Ryan Cabrera and Jeffrey David
6/29/10
Market Rooftop returns with Jasper Cunningham and members of Becky Likes Tigers. Wednesday at 8pm. FREE SHOW
6/23/10
BIG weekend of shows, starting this Thursday at Lincoln Hall
6/15/10
Pictures from the 10th Anniversary Party are up in the photo gallery!
6/8/10
No live music on the Market Rooftop for a bit. Stay tuned and GO HAWKS.
5/24/10
Jeffrey David and Johny Don't (Of AM Taxi) on the Market Rooftop this Wednesday (free show!)
5/17/10
Peter Terry and Markit 8 on the Market Rooftop this Wednesday (free show!)
5/3/10
Weber Band CD Release at Double Door this Saturday!
4/28/10
Freddy Jones at Cubby Bear this Saturday with Markit 8 and Micah Walk!
4/26/10
Great weekend and thank you all for 10 years. Pictures will be up soon...~!
4/24/10
Tonight is the big night. Hope to see you all there and thank you for the 10 years of support people~!
4/19/10
Get your advance tickets for this weekend's 10th Anniversary Party!. Friday's show is free if you say "Shoeshine Boy". If you need tickets for Saturdays show, email Paul Today. Without advance tickets, no preparty (aka free drinks) for you!
3/28/10
Get your tickets for the Anniversary Parties today as soon as possible: 2 shows this year!
3/22/10
Brilliants and Patrick Lyons Band this Thursday at Cubby Bear. Free show!
3/15/10
Becky Likes Tigers plays free show at Mahoneys this WEDNESDAY (not Thursday as on the email) at 7pm
3/8/10
JUST ADDED--> Jeffrey David (acoustic) @ Market (Chicago) this Wednesday. FREE SHOW @ 7:30 pm.
3/4/10
JUST ADDED--> Jeffrey David @ The Viper Room (Hollywood) this Saturday at 9pm
3/1/10
10 year Anniversary is set for Sat, April 24. HOLD THE DATE!
2/22/10
Congrats to our ARTIST OF THE MONTH Jeffrey David Goldford on American Idol's top 40! Check out his return to Chicago on Friday at Lasalle Power Company. FREE SHOW!
2/1/10
New show added: Free show at Lasalle Power Co. THIS Friday (Feb.5) with Boho Paisley, Bandages, and Becky Loves Tigers.
1/14/10
New show added: Free show at Lasalle Power Co. Next Thursday with Train Co., Mer, Paper Arrows & Darren Garvey.
1/4/10
Check out the albums of the year in "what we are listening to". Happy New Year!
12/29/09
Check out artist of the month MICaH WALK Band @ Schubas this Saturday. Jan 2, 2010! Happy New Year!
12/21/09
Check out the albums of the year in "what we are listening to". Happy Christmas and stuff!
12/8/09
This Friday: Boho Paisley, Sunfallen and Micah Walk Band at Cubby Bear: FREE SHOW. Starts at 9pm
12/3/09
This Friday: Air This Side of Caution, Chris Buehrle Band & Jeffray David at Enclave downtown! Free show if you say "Shoeshine Boy". Starts at 9pm
11/23/09
Featured Artist Murley Shertz with Painkiller Hotel and Train Co. at Joes on Weed Street for Black Wednesday! Check out details HERE.
11/16/09
Metro this Thursday: Glittermouse, Boho Paisley, Helicopters & Weber Band.
11/9/09
Congratulations to Featured Artist Murley Shertz! Come to their Black Wednesday performance at Joes on Weed Street
10/30/09
Halloween Showcase with Deadstock Audio, The Innocent and Family of the Year. This Friday,October 30 at Schubas Tavern. Prizes for Costumes, $3 Bud Light Drafts. 9pm
10/20/09
Artist of the Month: Train Company at Montrose Room with Chris Buehrle THIS Friday (October 23rd). 18+ show. 8:30pm
9/23/09
Market Rooftop shows continue. This Week: Deadstock Audio & Tony Calderisi: 9 pm. NO COVER Charge.
9/8/09
Market Rooftop shows continue. This Week: Dave Tamkin & Jeffrey David. 9 pm. NO COVER Charge.
8/31/09
Pictures from the SOLD OUT 9.5 Anniversary Show will be up soon. Check out the pictures from the 9th Anniversary in the photo section.
8/24/09
The 9.5 Anniversary Begins with a week of shows, starting Tuesday. Get your today for the weekend shows before they sell out!
8/17/09
The 9th Anniversary Party pictures are up in the photo gallery! Get your tickets for the 9.5 before they sell out!
8/10/09
Check out Market (1113 W. Randolph) on Wednesday nights this summer on the rooftop
7/8/09
RIP Michael
7/20/09
Shoeshine Boy Productions 9.5 Anniversary Party at Double Door : Saturday 8/29/09 plus other shows that WEEK
7/2/09
Check our Artist of the Month at Summerfest this Friday (US CELLULAR Stage) at 12 PM
6/8/09
Just announced: Shoeshine Boy Productions 9.5 Anniversary Party at Double Door : Saturday 8/29/09
6/1/09
Check Out Artist of Month Weber Band at St. Mike's Fest on June 13th
5/5/09
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Cubby Bear is where its at this weekend, FYI. R.I.P. Dom D.
4/28/09
Thanks to all of you who came to the party! Pictures will be up soon. R.I.P. Bea Arthur
4/22/09
Last call for advance tickets for the 9th Anniversary Party. If you need tickets email Paul Today. Without advance tickets, no preparty for you!
3/30/09
Get your tickets for the 9th Anniversary Party email Paul Today. It will sell out!
2/3/09
ARTIST OF THE MONTH ->Dead Stock Audio<- Live at Cubby Bear this Friday
1/20/09
Happy Inauguration Day. Congratulations and best of luck to Chicago's own PRESIDENT Barack Obama
1/2/09
Looking for Cds to buy? Check out our BEST of 2008. Happy New Year!
12/4/08
Check out the Cubby Bear Showcase tomorrow night
11/26/08
Just ADDED: Dave Tamkin opens for Freddy Jones at House of Blues: THIS FRIDAY!
11/19/08
Come see ARTIST OF THE MONTH MICAH WALK at Cubby Bear for FREE on Thursday
11/10/08
Happy Veterans Day
10/22/08
Big shows in Wrigleyville this weekend at Cubby Bear and Goose island. Cubs fans: come back to the place dreams are shattered.
10/6/08
October 7th is the last day to register to vote in Illinois. Please register if you have not already!
7/23/08
Got friends or fans in New York? Please send them to 169 Bar this Friday night to see Chris Buehrle's New York debut.
6/30/08
Congratulations to Champaign's SANTA for being Shoeshine Boy Production's ARTIST OF THE MONTH. Catch them on July 11 at Double Door.
6/7/08
The Shoeshine Boy Productions family is saddened by the tragic and sudden loss of Mike Murphy of Leave. He will be missed dearly.
5/7/08
Pictures from the 8th Anniversary Party will be up soon. What a party!.
4/23/08
Few tickets are left for the 8th Anniversary Party email Paul Today to try and get one today.
4/1/08
Commencing April 1, 2008, Paul Farahvar has joined the law firm of CUISINIER, FARAHVAR & BENSON, LTD. For entertainment law assistance email Paul .
3/17/08
Email us for your Tickets to the 8th ANNIVERSARY PARTY
2/21/08
This Thursday at Goose Island Wrigleyville FREE WINTER SESSIONS SHOW w/ Micah Walk and Lacona BRING GENTLY WORN SHOES FOR DONATION
12/24/07
For advance tickets to the Soulfix CD Release Party this Saturday email Soulfix!.
12/10/07
Catch Artist of the Month, Soulfix at Double Door on Saturday December 29, 2007
11/28/07
Catch Artist of the Month, Chris Buehrle and his band at Wise Fools Pub this Friday!
11/1/07
Congratulations to Chris Buehrle: ARTIST OF THE MONTH
10/28/07
Coming in December: WINTER SESSIONS Compilation CD (Vol. II)
9/7/07
Coming Soon: Paper Arrows debut in Los Angeles
8/28/07
LAST PONTIAC SHOW for the Summer Session Series with Soulfix and David Golan This Thursday. Grab your free compilation CD!
8/21/07
Need to know what music to buy? Check out what we are listening to..
8/14/07
Come to Pontiac Cafe this Thursday for the FREE compilation CD. David Golan, Josh Sykora, and Leave perform. No Cover!
7/11/07
Helicopters has been selected as a semi-finalist in the Lollapalooza Last Band Standing contest. Click here to place your vote for Helicopters!
6/20/07
Please support the Lovehammers as they raise money for a lost friend's family at Rockit on Thursday. Click here.
6/13/07
New pictures up from the Anniversary Party in the picture section. Free "Pontiac Sessions" Compilation CD available now at Pontiac Cafe on Thursdays!
5/2/07
Thank you to all who came to the Party last week! Coming Soon: The Pontiac Cafe Sessions Series and CD Compilation
4/28/07
For advance tickets to the 7th Anniversary Party on Saturday, April 28th, email Paul before Thursday.
4/16/07
Listen to AIR THIS SIDE OF CAUTION's interview on WXRT (93.1) live on Sunday, April 22nd!
Anniversary Party
For details on the SBP 7th Anniversary Party on Saturday, April 28th, click here.
3/15/07
Its Official: April 28th is the date for the 7th Anniversary Party at Double Door! For information on how to get advance tickets, email Paul.
2/20/07
Coming Soon: 7th Anniversary Party at Double Door. See NEW pictures from last year in the photo gallery.
1/30/07
Catch the Police "cover up" at Pontiac Cafe this Thursday. No cover charge and Police songs covered by tons of local artists.
1/23/07
Catch Shoeshine Boy Productions Showcase at Double Door: THIS FRIDAY!
12/26/06
Our choices for Albums of the Year are here
11/26/06
Catch Shoeshine Boy Productions Showcase at House of Blues: December 22nd!
10/31/06
Don't forget to vote next Tuesday!
10/02/06
October 10th is the last day to register to vote in Illinois for this election. For more information, email Paul.
9/20/06
Check out Champaign’s Headlights.
Get their new CD, Kill Them With Kindness, here.
9/4/06
Buddy Nuisance’s CD release Party is this Friday at Wise Fools Pub. If you can’t make it, get the CD here.
8/10/06
Weber Band’s CD Release is this Saturday, August 12, at Wise Fools Pub.
5/23/06
Cast your vote for Helicopters on Q101’s Local Music Mailroom between now and Friday the 27th. Click here to sign up and vote!
4/30/06
The 6th Anniversary Party at Double Door was a success! Thanks for coming! (Pictures will be on this site soon.)
4/21/06
The 6th Anniversary Party at the Double Door is Saturday, April 29th. Win Tickets on WXRT or buy tickets here.
03/03/06
Want to be choosen for a benefit compilation CD? Find out how.
Best Albums of 2005
1. My Morning Jacket › Z
2. Wilco › Kicking Television
3. Helicopters › How to Fake Fall Asleep
4. Kanye West › Late Registration
5. Redwalls › de nova
6. Fiona Apple › Extraordinary Machine
7. John Legend › Get Lifted
8. Sufjan Stevens › Illinois
9. White Stripes › Get Behind Me Satan
10. Amos Lee › Self-Titled
12/5/05
Check out our Schubas and Cubby Bear shows this weekend that close out our 2005 Chicago shows! Thanks for a great year!
11/10/05
Mark your calander for the Wednesday before Thanksgiving party at the Original Mothers.
9/28/05
Congratulations to Chicago’s Marty Casey for his runner-up victory on Rock Star INXS! Great things are in his future!
9/12/05
Please vote for Chicago’s Marty Casey as he tries to be the new lead singer for INXS.
Vote here Tuesday at 9pm c/s/t.
8/10/05
Shoeshine Boy Productions Showcase on August 27, 2005 at Metro.
Download Ticket (PDF)
8/3/05
Celebrate Mickey Finns Brewery Anniversary Party with Soulfix, Dave Tamkin & Co and Matt Hoffer this friday!
7/26/05
Please vote for Shoeshine Boy's friend Marty Casey of the Lovehammers on the INXS search for a lead singer at http://rockstar.msn.com/
6/28/05
Catch Buddy Nuisance & Burn Rome Burn at Summerfest in MILWAUKEE next week!! Details in Upcoming Shows
5/2/05
The 5th Anniversary Party is THIS SATURDAY! For more information, email Paul
4/11/05
Thanks to all who made it to the SHOESHINE BOY SHOWCASE at House of Blues last Friday! Get your advance tickets for the Anniversary Party by emailing Paul before April 14th
4/4/05
SHOESHINE BOY PRODUCTIONS SHOWCASE at House of Blues this Friday! Get your
Tickets today
3/22/05
SHOESHINE BOY PRODUCTIONS 5th ANNIVERSARY PARTY is CONFIRMED at the new Cubby Bear on Saturday, May 7th. Get your tickets in advance by emailing Paul
3/7/05
Look for the 5th Anniversary Party for Shoeshine Boy Productions annoucement next week!!.
2/8/05
The Return of Dan Darrah to Chicago at Schubas Tavern on February 10th. There are still tickets available
1/4/05
Happy New Year! Check out Artist of the Month Buddy Nuisance with Vulgar Boatmen and Stylus at Schubas this Saturday, Jan. 7th.
12/27/04
Thank you for supporting original Local Music in 2004!
12/20/04
No New Years Plans? Tickets for Robert Randolph, Big Head Todd and Michael McDermott at Navy Pier are still available. Go to Big Creek Events for more info.
12/17/04
Wanna win Tickets to the Will Hoge show featuring Dave Tamkin and Burn Rome Burn at Double Door. Email Paul today between 1 and 3 PM.
11/17/04
Catch our Artist of the Month Buddy Nuisance on WXRT Radio Chicago on Wednesday and Saturday
11/08/04
Get tickets to the Double Door showcase on Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday) with Buddy Nuisance, Punsapaya, Amy Loftus and Karma Tease
10/22/04
Catch a special acoustic performance by Dan Darrah at Cubby Bear. With Karma Tease and Al Weber (with his band) and Rebecca Wickens $2 Well Drinks all night!
09/28/04
Time is running out to make your voice heard! Please register to vote.
09/21/04
Catch Artist of the Month Soulfix at Subterranean this Saturday with Echosend, Matt Hoffer & Tall Friends
09/15/04
At Double Door this Saturday: Stellar Road, Air This Side of Caution, Light FM & Buddy Nuisance
08/26/04
Catch Dan Darrah (and band) at Schubas with Al Weber & Karma Tease
08/11/04
On Thursday, Catch Dan Darrah with Akiva (from New York) at Wise Fools Pub, Chicago.
08/04/04
Ok people, REGISTER TO VOTE!!!
07/19/04
Thanks to everyone who caught Dan Darrah and Dave Tamkin at the Old St. Pat's Block Party. Pictures will be up soon. Catch Dan and his band at Double Door on Friday, July 30th. Get your tickets in advance by emailing Joe.
06/15/04
Listen to WXRT (93.1 FM) on Thursday for a big announcement involving our artists. It's great to be in Chicago for the summer!
06/01/04
Congratulations to Dave Tamkin for being our artist of the month. Dave will be performing at Cubby Bear with Dan Darrah and Karma Tease on June 18th. You can register to vote at the show, or go to Rock the Vote and register today.
05/19/04
Congrats to Dan Darrah, Air This Side of Caution and Dave Tamkin for another sold out show at Schubas! Check out Dan and Dave at Cubby Bear on June 18th!
05/03/04
Pictures of the Anniversary Party will be up soon. Check out the shows in May including a showcase on the 8th at Cubby Bear and the long awaited Chicago return of Dan Darrah at Schubas on May 15th.
04/22/04
New shows added! Check out the upcoming shows link...
03/11/04
Dates for the upcoming Dan Darrah tour of the Midwest and Southwest have been announced! See if Dan’s playing in your area.
03/01/04
Featured artist for March: My Name is Pete.
Interested in a fall internship with Shoeshine Boy Productions? Contact Paul Farahvar.
