Ask power pop fans to name some of their all-time favorite albums, and one or more of Big Star's three classic 1970s LPs, #1 Record, Radio City and Third/Sister Lovers, will more than likely be at the top of the list. For good reason, too - all three are packed with stunning and timeless songwriting (if there's a power pop song that surpasses "September Gurls," I have yet to hear it). Not only does Big Star stand out among their '70s peers by having paired some pretty dark, heavy themes with meticulously crafted pop-rock music, they have a storied history to match. It's a history marked by depression, untimely death and the struggle to be heard - in fact, it wasn't until long after the band's original tenure that their music received significant recognition. To add to this troubling history, two founding members - Alex Chilton and Andy Hummel - died within a few months of one another earlier this year. Still, the fantastic tunes live on, and a group of Chicago musicians will show how much the band means to so many people by paying tribute to them on Wednesday, December 15 at Schubas."You Get What You Deserve: A Tribute to Big Star" will feature Steve Frisbie (of Frisbie), Tom Szidon (of The Joy Poppers), Mike Zelenko (of The Ladies & Gentlemen, and who also played drums in another excellent-yet-ill-fated power pop band, Material Issue) and John San Juan. The group will celebrate Big Star's legacy by taking on some of the band's greatest songs. As a bonus, Village - one of the finest bands Chicago has to offer currently - will open the night. No power pop fan in Chicago will want to miss it.
8 p.m., 21 and over. Tickets cost $8 and are available here.
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