Avant/Chicago's Best Shows of 2007

While I saw over 120 acts and 90+ shows in '06 - this year was a bit more tame. With the movie, Blues and the Machine and such a furious end to '06, I was ready for a break from all the shows. I didn't go to any big fests, so I missed out on seeing alot of bands, but I still did get to about 35 shows. Here are the best -

• sally - Empty Bottle
• Walter Meego - Av-aerie
• Lotus - Abbey Pub
• Apollo Sunshine - Empty Bottle
• Dr. Dog - Empty Bottle
• Freer - Schubas
• Aleks and the Drummer - Funky Buddha Lounge
• Fields - Empty Bottle
• Menowah - Liar's Club