Archive for October, 2022
Media: November 2022 • Chicago Radio Archives
You may not be familiar with Don Beno’s radio career, although he had a long one with extended stays in the Chicago area at stations like WJOL (Joliet), WCFL (Morris, IL), The Bus (Kankakee), and WLS-FM. But if you are on Facebook and are interested in classic radio, you’ve probably seen Don’s work. […]
Cover Story: Smashing Pumpkins: Never Mind the Gatekeepers
It’s not often that an artist is afforded the privilege of seeing the importance of their career painstakingly delineated in its relative historical importance. You usually have to wait until your screen has faded to afterworld black for that kind of cumulative honor. But at 55, after nearly four decades spent helming Smashing […]
Photo Gallery: Judas Priest with Queensryche at Genesee Theatre • Waukegan
Judas Priest with Queensryche Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Genesee Theatre Waukegan, IL Recap and photos by Edward Spinelli Soon-to-be Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Judas Priest brought their 50th Anniversary tour to the Genesee Theatre with special guest Queensrÿche in tow. The Priest pounded out a rock-solid setlist that, pretty much as expected, […]
Stage Buzz: Judas Priest, Panic! at the Disco, Kevin Morby, Smithereens
You can’t think of heavy metal without thinking of the icons Judas Priest. The band has been “Breaking the Law” since the 1970s and has become one of the most successful metal acts in years since thanks to hits like “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming,” “Living After Midnight,” and “Painkiller.” Now, these titans of metal […]
Stage Buzz: EXTC at Reggies, Chicago and SPACE, Evanston
EXTC Reggies, Chicago October 26, 2022 SPACE, Evanston October 28, 2022 Preview and live photos by Phil Solomonson Last spring, a reboot of English punk/new wave era pop masters XTC toured the states to a positive response from fans. This version, renamed “EXTC,” features original drummer Terry Chambers with a new ensemble of Steve […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Carrie Underwood at Allstate Arena • Rosemont
Carrie Underwood Saturday, October 22 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Review and photos by Andy Argyrakis The title behind Carrie Underwood’s newest album and tour of the same name, Denim & Rhinestones, couldn’t be more fitting for the country and pop megastar, representing both a rougher side that’s never afraid to rock but also one evoking […]
Rock of Pages: Creem Magazine 2022: David Bowie Special Edition
Rock of Pages Creem #001 David Bowie Special Edition by Jeff Elbel Rolling Stone be hanged; Creem brashly billed itself long ago as “America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine.” The magazine was originally published from 1969 to 1989, featuring character-driven content brimming with opinion and attitude. Notable writers included Lester Bangs, Cameron Crowe, punk […]
IE Promo: Wardruna at Auditorium Theatre October 21 • Chicago
Wardruna Auditorium Theatre October 21, 2022 Chicago, IL Preview by Dave Gedge If industrial music godfathers Einstürzende Neubauten, Throbbing Gristle, and Cabaret Voltaire used metal and iron soundscapes for their groundbreaking music, Wardruna takes it a step further using going back to Nordic folk music and the tools of the earth (animal skins, goat […]
Stage Buzz: Local H, Metric, Wardruna, Turnstile, Ultra Q
Throughout the course of their career, Metric has evolved from just another indie rock band to fully craft a sound of their own, incorporating elements of synth rock, new wave, and post-punk. Hot off the heels of their new album Formentera, Metric will bring their “Doomscroller Tour” to the Chicago Theatre this Tuesday, October […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Celebrating David Bowie at Copernicus Center • Chicago
Celebrating David Bowie Copernicus Center Chicago, IL October 14, 2022 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel The Celebrating David Bowie tour brought its star-powered musicians and the late Bowie’s star-powered songs to Copernicus Center on Friday. The show delivered on its namesake promise with a generous 30-song set of adventurous selections for diehard Bowie fans […]
Live Recap: Muse at Riviera Theatre • Chicago
Muse Rivera Theatre Chicago, IL October 11, 2022 Live Review by Ashley Perez Hollingsworth Muse is accustomed to filling up arenas and stadiums whenever they tour. So, when they change gears and play the rare theater show, you know it’s going to be something special. Touring in support of their new album, Will […]
Live Review: They Might Be Giants at The Vic Theatre • Chicago
They Might Be Giants The Vic Theatre Chicago, IL Thursday, October 13, 2022 Live Review by Jeff Elbel John Flansburgh and John Linnell have been making up for lost time. The pair’s heavy touring schedule stretches well into 2023, covering dates lost since truncating a spring 2020 tour due to the COVID lockdown and […]
Photo Gallery: Michael Schenker at the Des Plaines Theatre • Des Plaines
Michael Schenker Group with Eric Martin Des Plaines Theatre Des Plaines, IL Oct 7, 2022 Photos by Edward Spinelli As expected, Michael Schenker and company impressed his local area faithful with 3 sold-out Chicago area shows (Arcada Theatre, Des Plaines Theatre, and Hobart Art Theatre). Featured vocalist Ronnie Romero gives the MSG 2022 a new dimension […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Who at United Center • Chicago
The Who United Center Chicago, IL Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photo gallery by Curt Baran. Pete Townshend combined the experience from his Classic Quadrophenia shows with Roger Daltrey’s run of symphonic solo shows performing Tommy when building The Who Hits Back! tour. The Who’s core six-piece band was augmented by longtime collaborator Billy Nicholls, three traveling […]
Stage Buzz: Celebrating David Bowie, Wednesday 13, Blood Red Shoes, Lizzo
UK rock band Muse is taking a break from their larger-than-life arena shows for a special intimate theater tour in support of their new album Will of the People. The band will perform at the Riviera Theatre for what will likely be an unforgettable performance on Tuesday, October 11. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Find […]
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