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Photo Gallery: Pitchfork Music Festival 2019 – Day Three
Relief, that came in the form of rain on the second day of the Pitchfork Music Festival, proved to be a lingering hangover for Day 3. Heavy storms blew through the area early, pushing back opening times and causing collateral damage in the form of one canceled act (Dreezy, we hardly knew ye). But when […]
Photo Gallery: Pitchfork Music Festival 2019: Day Two
Day Two of the Pitchfork Music Festival picked up where the previous evening left off with oppressively hot temperatures. Not to worry, the evacuation quickly changed everything. Downpours and lightning briefly derailed the proceedings, resulting in Union Park being emptied for nearly two hours (sets by Kurt Vile, Amber Mark and an abbreviated run for […]
Photo Gallery Pitchfork Music Festival 2019 – Day One
As the 2019 version of the Pitchfork Music Festival was getting ready to launch in Chicagoâs Union Park, the chatter should have been about the music. But like R.E.M. who once begged the question, âshould we talk about the weather?,â thatâs precisely what was on everyone’s lips. The weekend started under an Extreme Heat Warning […]
Stage Buzz: Pitchfork Music Festival, Chicago: Day of Doom Festival, Metal Monkey Brewing, Romeoville
Pitchfork Music Festival July 19, 20, 21 Union Park, Chicago The 2019 edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival boasts a little bit of everything for both current day AND former hipsters. As an offshoot of the influential website, the line-ups each year continue to champion the artists that have received online exposure. Sundayâs headliner […]
Stage Buzz: Tribute Island Music Festival, Kenosha, WI
Tribute Island Music Festival July 19, 20, 21 Simmons Island Kenosha, WI In one of those âwhy didnât I think of that?â moments, Tribute Island brings together 58 tribute bands from across the Midwest to Simmons Island in Kenosha to perform in a themed setting that mirrors English and American festivals like Knebworth, Ozzfest, […]
Photo Gallery: Banks at House of Vans
BANKS celebrated the release of her third record, the aptly named III, by presenting it to those who matter most â her fans. Born Jillian Rose Banks, the California native extends her winning streak on her latest recording, pushing her brand of left-of-center R&B even further into the sonic sphere. Chicagoâs House Of Vans served […]
Live Review: Garth Brooks at Joe’s on Weed Street
Garth Brooks Joeâs Bar, Chicago Monday, July 15, 2019 As the best-selling solo artist of all-time in America, it was far from expected that Garth Brooks would step down from filling stadiums to play for less than 500 people in a spot as intimate as Joeâs Bar on Weed Street. But considering the man […]
Stage Buzz: Geddy Lee – Book Signing at Barnes & Noble, Chicago
Geddy Lee Feeding The Collectorâs Compulsion By Jeff Elbel Rush bassist and singer Geddy Lee is known among fans as a man with passions crossing the line into obsession. Whether itâs fine wine or baseball history, Lee doesnât dabble. He goes full immersion. Following the conclusion of Rushâs R40 tour in the summer of 2015 […]
Stage Buzz: The Living Deads, Cash O’Reily, The Amazing Mike BBQ Brunch at Stripes BBQ, Berwyn
Sunday, July 14 – Noon – 6 pm Cash O’Reily, The Amazing Mike, The Living Deads Stripes BBQ Berwyn, IL If youâre ready to beat the heat this weekend, Berwynâs Stripes BBQ is hosting an intriguing summer Sunday live music brunch featuring country/rockabilly/ punk rockers The Living Deads, and blues and Americana singer/songwriter Cash O’Reily, […]
Advertiser Message: Baby Shark Live! at Rosemont Theatre May 3rd 2020
Youâre going to the summer festival, but what about the kids? Baby Shark Live! at @RosemontTheatre with new shows added May 3rd. You read correctly âBaby Shark Live!â is bringing the song of the year to the Rosemont Theatre with new shows added on May 3rd, 2020. Read: What’s behind the insane popularity of ‘Baby […]
Photo Gallery: The National at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
For the second time in as many days, the venue on Chicagoâs Northerly Island was evacuated for weather related reasons. This in no way seemed to deter those who assembled to see The National this past weekend. Once the radar cleared, the devoted once again packed the seats. The Brooklyn band is out hitting the […]
Photo Gallery: Brandi Carlile at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Itâs such a privilege when giving the opportunity to experience an artist so completely immersed in their trade. Those attending Saturday nightâs Brandi Carlile performance at Northerly Island were privy to just such a moment. The Washington State native, whoâs now entering the second decade of her career, was the most nominated artist at the […]
Cover Story: Perry Farrell
It took Brazilian author Paulo Coelho just two weeks to write back in â87, but the compact little novel The Alchemist is one of those metaphysical, feel-good reads that not only deserves to be on every literate bookshelf alongside The Little Prince, but demands to be revisited every couple of years lest its wisdom be […]
Media: July 2019
On July 12th the Chicago White Sox will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of the most famous stunts in radio history. On that day in 1979, WLUP radio morning personalities Steve Dahl & Garry Meier went onto the field of Comiskey Park between games of a White Sox doubleheader with the Detroit Tigers […]
Live Review: Jennifer Lopez at United Center
Jennifer Lopez United Center, Chicago Saturday, June 29, 2019 When it comes to all-around entertainers, Jennifer Lopez stands in a transfixing class entirely her own, whether sheâs bursting out of stereo speakers, sparkling on the silver screen or leaping off a television into the average living room. Yet experiencing J.Lo on stage is […]
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