http://thepickpockets.net Nah nah nah Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:00:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Pickpockets commemorate the start of the Battle of Stalingrad with a July 17 show at Silvie's (1902 West Irving Park Road). Wear a red star, bring a sickle, drink some vodka. Do Svidaniya, The Pickpockets http://thepickpockets.net/?p=188 Seriously, rent a costume and draw whiskers on your face and everything. The doorman at Goose Island Wrigleyville, 3535 North Clark Street, will not hassle you at all next Friday, March 5 when you explain that you are there to see the Pickpockets. This is a big show for us, people, so please come out ... http://thepickpockets.net/?p=183 The Pickpockets will be playing two shows in early 2010. The first will be at the band's home-away-from-home, Silvie's Lounge, on 1/30. The second will be at Goose Island Wrigleyville on 3/5. The band will buy free drinks for anyone who shows up with a live ... http://thepickpockets.net/?p=179 This is one eBay auction all Pickpockets fans will want to own: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280385034121 http://thepickpockets.net/?p=170 August 21st was the birthday of the Clash’s late, great Joe Strummer. Honor thy rock gods by going to see a live show. We suggest: The Pickpockets Silvie’s Lounge Friday August 21st, 10p-1a $5 http://thepickpockets.net/?p=166 Thanks to everyone that came out to see us the Humboldt Park Art Fair over the weekend. When the day started, it didn't look like the weather would cooperate, but in the end it turned out to be a beautiful day with some nice breezes keeping us cool while we ... http://thepickpockets.net/?p=162 Just a reminderm the Pickpockets make their annual outdoor appearance at the Humboldt Park Art Fair this Saturday. There will be art, music, food, and beer in one of Chicago's most beautiful parks, and admission is free. We go on at 4:35 p.m. - perfect if you have an early bedtime, ... http://thepickpockets.net/?p=160 Happy Memorial Day! Just a quick reminder that Kiri and Brian will be playing an acoustic show tonight at the Elbo Room (2871 N Lincoln Ave) with our friend Kjell Hilding of RockPaperScissors. The fun starts at 9 PM. Hope to see you there, but if you can't make it you can ... http://thepickpockets.net/?p=158   Summer has finally come to Chicago. That means we get to extract ourselves from our favorite dank clubs and play some outdoor rawk. On Saturday, June 13th, we'll be playing at the Humboldt Park Art Fair for the second year in a row.  The Art Fair takes place in the park's Boathouse, and we ... http://thepickpockets.net/?p=155 The Pickpockets return to Silvie's Lounge on 4/25/09. If you gave up great music at cool places for Lent, or if you would like to kick a kid, then this is the show for you.  http://thepickpockets.net/?p=147