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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 […]
Stage Buzz: Pitchfork Fest, Shawnimal, Sad Summer Fest, Snoop Dogg
Pitchfork Festival returns to Union Park this weekend with another stacked lineup. Catch performances from The Smile, Perfume Genius, Big Thief, King Krule, JPEGMAFIA, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Bon Iver, illuminati hotties, Killer Mike, Alvvays, and more. The fun kicks off Friday, July 21 and wraps up Sunday, July 23. Get tickets and […]
Live Review: Cheap Trick at Metro • Chicago
Cheap Trick with Brokeback Sunday, July 16, 2023 Metro, Chicago, IL Review by Jeff Elbel The 40th-anniversary celebration at Chicago’s venerable Metro continued on Sunday by welcoming Rockford’s finest rock and roll export, Cheap Trick, for a sold–out show. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers maintain a regular presence in the area, but Sunday’s show […]
Photo Gallery: Le Tigre • July 15 • Chicago
Le Tigre The Salt Shed Chicago, IL July 15, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran If the revolution isn’t going to be televised, at least Le Tigre has made certain its soundtrack will be danceable. Rising from the ashes of Bikini Kill, Kathleen Hanna left minimalist punk rock in her rearview mirror to find […]
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