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

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 and show your love.

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 groundhog.

This is one eBay auction all Pickpockets fans will want to own:

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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