Indie Shows Still Happening At Chicago Cemetery Accused Of Mishandling Human Remains
Chicago's sprawling Bohemian National Cemetery was first founded in 1877, and since 2013, local promoters Empty Bottle Presents have been using it as the the venue for their Beyond The Gate concert series. Over the years, acts like Grouper, Cindy Lee, Kim Gordon, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor have played at the cemetery, and more shows are planned. Those shows are reportedly still happening…
The Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago, established in 1877, has been hosting the Beyond The Gate concert series since 2013. Promoters Empty Bottle Presents have been utilizing the cemetery as their venue, welcoming acts such as Grouper, Cindy Lee, Kim Gordon, and Godspeed You! Black Emperor. Despite allegations of mishandling human remains, the cemetery's events are still scheduled to occur.
Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza recently announced that her office is conducting an investigation into the cemetery following a tip regarding equipment failures and improper temperature maintenance of human remains awaiting cremation. The cemetery has been directed to halt accepting bodies until the investigation concludes.
However, the ongoing probe has not deterred the cemetery from hosting two upcoming Beyond The Gate concerts: Cate Le Bon, Horsegirl, and Kinship on September 25, and Russian Circles and Pelican on September 26. Additionally, Harm's Way, a local hardcore band, will headline a memorial concert for their late guitarist Bo Lueders on August 25, featuring Twitching Tongues, Linda Claire, Weekend Nachos, and the Killer.
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