Geoff Farina from Karate busts some new moves in the power trio Exit Verse, the Hood Internet throw a cookie party at the Hideout, and more.
by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil
Ever since former Karate front man Geoff Farina (also of Secret Stars and Glorytellers) arrived in Chicago in 2010, the dude has had a full dance card—right now his regular gigs include acoustic duo the Last Kind Words, weekly Friday sets of steel-string guitar at the Whistler (solo or with friends), and a job teaching classes on American roots music at DePaul. Gossip Wolf is particularly excited for his new power trio, Exit Verse, who released their self-titled debut via Ernest Jenning Record Co. on Mon 11/17.…[ Read more ]