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Cover Story: Dreamcar
The universe may seem unfathomably complex. But sometimes, itâs much simpler â and more understandably linear â than we could ever dare to imagine. A couple of decades ago, for instance, No Doubt bassist Tony Kanal bought himself a house in Los Angeles, and unwittingly became the owner of an initially feral cat left behind […]
Media: April 2017
Charlie Meyerson has been a part of the Chicago media landscape now for four decades as a newscaster for WXRT, WNUA, WGN, the Chicago Tribune and more. Just last year he brought home an Edward R. Murrow award for a report he did at Rivet Radio. âOne night at Rivet,â he explained, âwe had a […]
Photo Gallery: Experience Hendrix at The Riverside Theater
Ed Spinelli went to the Cream City to capture to 2017 version of Experience Hendrix tour, and what a night it was. The Milwaukee version of the tour featured these six string Samsons: Featuring Billy Cox (from Jimi Hendrix Experience / Band Of Gypsys), Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde (from Black Label Society / Ozzy Osbourne), […]
Review and Gallery: Regina Spektor at Chicago Theater
Itâs a seemingly innocuous statement taken at face value. But color in Regina Spektorâs back story, and the words take on a considerate amount of heft. Fleeing the former Soviet Union when anti-semitism became âtoo much to bear.â Spektor reflected onstage at the Chicago Theatre, thousands of miles from her former homeland and a […]
Live Review and Gallery: Bon Jovi at United Center
Bon Jovi United Center, Chicago Sunday, March 26, 2017 As Bon Jovi kicked off its first concert in Chicago since Soldier Field in 2013 with âThis House Is Not For Saleâ (the title track from the bandâs 13th standard studio album), original members Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan (keyboards) and Tico Torres (drums) seemed to […]
Photo Gallery: Sleigh Bells at Metro
Brooklyn’s Sleigh Bells (vocalist Alexis Krauss and guitarist Derek Edward Miller) unleashed a torrent of sound and pummeling lights on a willing Metro audience Tuesday. On tour to support their latest release Jessica Rabbit, the band yolked volume and a pupil dilating light-show into a hurricane force performance. Curt Baran dropped himself into the eye […]
Photo Gallery: Cold War Kids at The Riviera
Long Beach’s Cold War Kids were apparently so excited to hit the road this spring, they didnât bother to wait for the release of their latest album La Divine (coming April 7). Obviously, the West Coast quintet made the right call, because they were greeted by a sold-out Riviera Theater crowd when the band landed […]
Photo Gallery: The Band Perry at Lincoln Hall
In advance of their forthcoming album, My Bad Imagination, The Band Perry has taken a unique promotional approach. The Grammy winning trio has embarked on what theyâre calling a series of âPop-Up Shows.â Specifically, seven concerts in seven cities, played in the round, in considerably more intimate spaces then the arenas they are accustomed to […]
Photo Gallery – Panic at the Disco at Allstate Arena
Rosemontâs Allstate Arena was packed from floor to the rafters, as Brendon’s Urie’s faithful came out in droves for the Death of a Bachelor Tour featuring Panic At The Disco. The merch lines snaked their way through every corridor, seemingly overlapping each swag-station in an oval around the buildingâs interior. Those in attendance squealed for […]
Photo Gallery: Kings of Leon at United Center
Nashvilleâs Kings Of Leon were forced to cancel their Chicago show in January when drummer Nathan Followill came down with pneumonia. The quartet assured their fans that when they were all healed, they would return. Being men of their word, the brothers Followill (Caleb, Nathan and Jared, along with cousin Matthew Followill) returned to United […]
Photo Gallery – Sting at Aragon Ballroom
Police bassist Sting returned to his roots Friday, supporting his new album 57th and 9th with a tour at the legendary Aragon Ballroom. Looking 20 years younger than his 65 years, the bellboy from Quadrophenia defied time visually and vocally – splitting his set between Police classics and music from his new album. We’ll have […]
Photo Gallery: Uli Jon Roth at Reggie’s and Arcada Theater
Legendary Scorpions guitarist and Sky Guitars founder Uli Jon Roth had Chicagoland covered this weekend, performing 2 shows – back to back at Reggie’s in the South Loop and St. Charles’ Arcada Theater. Ed Spinelli had IE covered with some assistance from Gene Ambo in the pit.
Media: March 2017
At the beginning of the 2016 season, WGN Cubs broadcaster Len Kasper got some excellent advice. âOne of my best friends is a non-fiction author and we talk about writing all the time. We met for breakfast last year just before spring training and he said âYou should keep a journal this year. Itâll be […]
Cover Story: Mastodon
That which doesnât kill you will only make you stronger, goes the old maxim. But in the case of sludge-heavy prog-metal quartet Mastodon, mortality can occasionally offer a surprising new strength, as well. As in the recent honor bestowed upon the group by Dan Weiss, the executive producer of HBOâs hit series Game of Thrones, […]
Photo Gallery: Tove Lo at HOB Chicago
IE’s Curt Baran hit the pit at Chicagoâs House of Blues to capture Tove Lo, who currently graces the cover of our February 2017 issue. Sheâs currently on the road in support of her sophomore release Lady Wood, while gearing up for stadium dates as the opening act for Coldplay. This time around, she […]
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