Archive for June, 2021
Hello My Name Is…Billy
You’ve got to hand it to storied Cult guitarist Billy Duffy — he doesn’t bury the lede when it comes to late-breaking news stories. Only a minute into a recent phone call to discuss Coloursound — the ephemeral side project he and Alarm vocalist Mike Peters launched, then abandoned with a single album back in […]
Media: July 2021 • “Radio Joan”
Joan Esposito was known to Chicago audiences as a television reporter and anchor after her many years at Channel 5 & 7. Still, when she accepted the job as afternoon host at Progressive Talk WCPT (820 AM), it was not her first job in the medium. “When I first got into broadcasting, I got a […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz – June 29-July 2 • Olivia Rodrigo, Simply Red, MxPx, Freddy Gibbs, Ben Folds,
This week’s episode of There Is Light features a set from Cautious Clay live from The Sultan Room in New York followed by a Q +A. Watch it on Twitch Tuesday, June 29 at 7 PM. Olivia Rodrigo streams her new concert film, SOUR Prom, this Tuesday, June 29 at 10:30 PM on YouTube. […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz -June 23-27 • Old 97s, Virtual Pride, Brandi Carlile, Voivod, Girl in Red, Dennis DeYoung
This week’s episode of Bowery Presents features Jamila Woods. Tune in on Twitch at 6 PM this Thursday, June 24. Japanese rock band CHAI streams a set on Noonchrous this Thursday, June 24, at 8 PM. Tickets available here. Arcada Theater owner Ron Onesti‘s pandemic-inspired livestream event “Hangin’ and Bangin’” continues on Thursday, June […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz – June 17-21 • Nile Rodgers, Pearl Jam, Sheryl Crow, Final “Slay at Home” Fest and more
Spotify’s streaming series presents a live set from Leon Bridges this Thursday, June 17, at various times, including 7 PM. Get tickets and see all available times here. After you’re done getting great deals, check out Amazon Prime Day’s show with performances from Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi on Thursday, June 17. Watch it […]
Photo Gallery: Corey Taylor and Cherry Bombs at The Forge of Joliet
IE’s Ed Spinelli captured Corey Taylor on night two of his three sold-out shows at The Forge. Taylor’s setlist served up primarily solo and Stone Sour material, as well as a stellar acoustic version of Slipknot’s “Snuff,” alone worth the price of admission. Other surprises in his set included deep-cut covers like “Lunatic Fringe” (Red […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz – June 10-13 • P.O.D., Liz Phair, Macy Gray, Weezer, Bad Religion and more
Don’t miss Japanese Breakfast’s performance of “Glider” from the upcoming Sable for Summer Game event on Thursday, June 10 at 1 PM. Watch it at summergamefest.com. Rufus Wainwright performs Judy Garland’s entire 1961 Carnegie Hall set during his “Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Studios” livestream on Thursday, June 10 at 7 PM. Find tickets […]
Spins: George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners • Crying for Hope
George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners Crying for Hope (Controlled Substance Sound Labs) Bassist George Porter Jr.is widely recognized as a prime mover of funk and soul music, and an ambassador of New Orleans’ treasured musical heritage since the formation of the Meters in 1965. Crying for Hope is Porter’s first album with his crew of […]
Spins: Colin Hay • Going Somewhere – 20th Anniversary Reissue
Colin Hay Going Somewhere (Compass) The collapse of Men at Work was the end of stadium-level stardom for Colin Hay, but it left an open door. Hay stepped through that door and persevered through hard times to rebuild his brand as a respected guitarist, master storyteller, and unparalleled songsmith. True, Hay’s career as a New […]
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