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Stage Buzz: Guns N’ Roses, The Offspring, Haunt, Arctic Monkeys
Guns N’ Roses is one of the most successful and notorious rock bands out there. Their rebelliousness, unapologetic hedonism, and penchant for drawing up controversy earned them the title of “the most dangerous band in the world.” Nearly 40 years after its formation, the band is still going strong and can still pack stadiums […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Bruce Springsteen at Wrigley Field • Chicago
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL Friday, August 11, 2023 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Curt Baran. After packing Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band ushered in the weekend with a second sold-out performance on Friday night in the Cubs’ outfield. At showtime, the members […]
Photo Gallery • Lollapalooza 2023 – Day One • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago Thursday, August 3, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran The granddaddy of music festivals arrived on the shores of Lake Michigan Thursday. Lollapalooza returned to Chicago’s front lawn, welcoming the kids to dance and shake their bones in Grant Park. The four-day event featured over 100 bands on multiple stages […]
Photo Gallery • Lollapalooza 2023 – Day Two • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago Friday, August 4, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran The second day in the park showed no signs of slowing down. Even though the heat and humidity were almost suffocating, headliners The 1975 managed to steer clear of controversy with a don’t-bore-us-get-to-the-chorus work ethic. Throughout the day, great sets […]
Photo Gallery • Lollapalooza 2023 – Day Three • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago Saturday, August 5, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran A nagging, persistent rain proved to be a bit of a buzz kill on the third day of the proceedings. Although no sets were canceled, some of the earlier scheduled sessions were met with fewer fans who chose to arrive after […]
Photo Gallery • Lollapalooza 2023 – Day Four • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago Sunday, August 5, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Saturday’s rainstorm hung around in the form of intermittent showers, but it didn’t stop the crowds from hitting the park early. Lolla veterans Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out the weekend by bringing back early 90’s vibes to a packed south […]
Photo Gallery: Pantera at American Family Insurance Amphitheater • Milwaukee
Pantera American Family Insurance Amphitheater Milwaukee, WI July 31, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran To say that Pantera has seen its fair share of tragedy is an understatement. Original guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell was shockingly shot to death on stage by a deranged fan in December of 2004, and drummer Vinnie Paul, Darrell’s brother, […]
Stage Buzz: Lollapalooza, Repentance, Voice of Baceprot, Mudvayne
Whether it’s his outrageous outfits or causing controversy, Boy George knows how to get attention. Though he has a prolific solo career, he’s best known as the androgynous singer of Culture Club. In a sea of endless new romantic acts and lots of hairspray, the band stood out not just for their look but […]
Cover Story: Butcher Babies • Double Trouble
From just a quick glance at each other while on stage, Butcher Babies’s duo bombshell vocalists—Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey—know exactly what each other is thinking… and they can’t help but to crack up or give each other a sly smile. As best friends performing in a band, Shepherd and Harvey have been slugging it […]
Media: August 2023 • Road to Rock’s New Class
The Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 is going to induct a new class to the Hall of Fame on September 17. This year’s musical acts include Earth Wind & Fire, the Cryan Shames, the Shadows of Knight, Nat King Cole, and Miles Davis. John Prine is being inducted into the songwriting […]
Spins: Pete Townshend • Empty Glass (Vinyl Remaster)
The Who’s acclaimed, Rock Hall-of-Fame guitarist’s heralded second album (including breakout AOR single “Rough Boys”) gets a vinyl remaster.
Plus: Pete Townshend and Ronnie Lane’s “Rough Mix”
Stage Buzz: Avenged Sevenfold, Wicker Park Fest, Q101 Piqniq
Avenged Sevenfold became critical darlings of the metal scene with their breakthrough album City of Evil. In the nearly two decades since its release, the band has become heavy metal titans racking up a stream of accolades along the way. Though known for their heavy sound and iconic twin guitar solos, their latest release, Life is […]
Pitchfork Festival 2023 • Day One • Union Park, Chicago
Pitchfork Music Festival Union Park Chicago, IL July 21, 2023 Photos and Recap by Curt Baran A funny thing happened on the way to sundown at the Pitchfork Music Festival. As the sun that hovered over the 2023 incarnation of the fest dipped deeper into its western destination, the volume in Chicago’s Union Park gradually […]
Pitchfork Festival 2023 • Day Two • Union Park, Chicago
Pitchfork Music Festival Day Two Union Park Chicago, IL July 22, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Hey, it wouldn’t be Pitchfork without a weather evacuation, right?!? Day Two was unfortunately hampered by conditions that forced the park to be briefly closed, which resulted in the cancellation of musical sets from Snail Mail, Palm […]
Pitchfork Festival 2023 • Day Three • Union Park, Chicago
Pitchfork Music Festival Day Three Union Park Chicago, IL July 23, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Day Three of the Pitchfork Music Festival made its way for the exits in grand fashion. Arguably the most raucous and anticipated day of the extended weekend had performers and attendees alike sweating bullets. Palms, who had […]
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