Looking for Nugs recs within the last 24 months ish

Saw them at Chicago Thalia Hall, listened to Blue Ox and a recent Ohio show. All the "top shows" on Nugs are just the most recent ones, classic.

So if you've went or listened to a dope show recently, please let me know. Thanks!

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u/airbud — 3 days ago

Daniel Donato - 6-27-2026 Thalia Hall Chicago, IL

The Donato Tornaaado had 2 eyes of calm within the storm. Why Wyoming (FTP) and Everybody's Talkin'.👁️‍🗨️👁️‍🗨️ Watch the stream if it's still up there.

Why Wyoming was a live debut too? There's a few other songs with that title but they all seem to be different.

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u/airbud — 6 days ago

Question for you experts: "Hand Signed"

Does this term on a band official merch site's product description mean the poster / record / photo without a doubt the artist themselves signed it by hand?

And not by machine or any other loop hole?

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u/airbud — 7 days ago

Who's touring with Grahame Lesh & Friends this summer?

I found this info for the Tanglewood show, is this the lineup for all the cities? Minus the orchestra.

The program features an all-star lineup, including Jerry Garcia Band members Melvin Seals on organ and vocalist Jacklyn LaBranch; guitarist/songwriter Tom Hamilton (Joe Russo’s Almost Dead); bassist Grahame Lesh (Phil Lesh & Friends); drummer John Morgan Kimock (Mike Gordon); and vocalist Kanika Moore (Doom Flamingo). 

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u/airbud — 10 days ago

Beat The Meatles - Chicago [Get Back / Come Together / Elanor Rigbey]

Every 1st Wed of the month at Martyrs, no repeats. Local supergroup with a rotating lineup including members of Lunar Ticks and Zoofunkyou. Brenden Bayliss sat in a few months ago.

u/airbud — 1 month ago

Soliciting NUGS recs

Going on a flight and need to download some shows. I'm up for anything recent or old.

But bonus points if it's different than what I've been listening to lately: Eggy, MMJ, Billy Strings, Johnny Blue Skies, Circles Around The Sun, Gizzard. (I'm seeing Goose and Daniel Donato soon, open to DD res more so than Goose)

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u/airbud — 2 months ago

Amazing Chicago Tribute Band

A must see for Beatles fans in the Chicago area. They play monthly at a lovely relaxed and family friendly music bar, Martyrs on the North side. Every 1st Wednesday of the month for 2026 at 8:00pm. Also with shows at Garcia's and Navy Pier this June. In addition to Beatles tracks they will play songs from the solo careers, Wings, and songs Beatles have covered like Johnny B Good.

They go by Beat The Meatles (or BTM / The Meatles). "If you can't beat us, meet us". A supergroup of local musicians who love playing Fab Four songs to a crowd of all ages. They bring a jamband twist to about half the songs in the 2 set shows, maybe doubling the song length at most. They others they play straight. New set lists each show and sit ins from Umphrey's McGee, Mr Blotto, Hoyle Brothers and more. Check em out!

u/airbud — 2 months ago
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Beat The Meatles monthly residency at Martyrs continues tonight. I first caught them with Umphrey's McGee and Mr Blotto sit in. I saw them a month later and was shocked there were no repeats. Super talented supergroup of local jamband musicians.

The jams are tasty and the songs are timeless. If you're in a Chicago you must check them out. 1st Wednesday of the month at Martyrs. https://martyrslive.com/

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u/airbud — 2 months ago
▲ 12 r/KGATLW

Their blend of psych & indie is so good. Full album plays of Double Vanity (or Just Enough Hip to be Women if multi nights at the venue) and then a scattering of the rest of the discography.

u/airbud — 2 months ago

Footage from last tour's Chicago show. Often labeled as indie, they lean into the psych weirdness on live shows. Especially with the vocals. The songs are tightly packaged within Indie song lengths with catchy hooks. Some are lightly punk too. It blends really well.

u/airbud — 2 months ago