8/25/08
Check out our upcoming shows in September!
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.
