KEXP coming to Chicago

After sponsoring local shows here for the last couple of years, the KEXP crew is finally making the flight to O'Hare themselves next month when they'll be hosting a three day stint of live broadcasts at Engine Music Studios in Bucktown. Here's the official lowdown from KEXP.org: Chicago was the big winner of our city-to-city challenge during the Fall 2005 Pledge Drive. As promised, John Richards and Cheryl Waters will be bringing the Morning Show and the Midday Show to the windy city, broadcasting live from Engine Music Studios, in Bucktown. Check back for details on a listener party. Signup to watch John and Cheryl broadcast live, feauturing live performances from bands each day. There will also be a listener party at The Darkroom in Chicago on Thursday September 7th....stay tuned for more details.