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Photo Gallery: Corey Taylor and Cherry Bombs at The Forge of Joliet
IE’s Ed Spinelli captured Corey Taylor on night two of his three sold-out shows at The Forge. Taylor’s setlist served up primarily solo and Stone Sour material, as well as a stellar acoustic version of Slipknot’s “Snuff,” alone worth the price of admission. Other surprises in his set included deep-cut covers like “Lunatic Fringe” (Red […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz – June 10-13 ⢠P.O.D., Liz Phair, Macy Gray, Weezer, Bad Religion and more
Donât miss Japanese Breakfastâs performance of âGliderâ from the upcoming Sable for Summer Game event on Thursday, June 10 at 1 PM. Watch it at summergamefest.com. Rufus Wainwright performs Judy Garlandâs entire 1961 Carnegie Hall set during his âRufus Does Judy at Capitol Studiosâ livestream on Thursday, June 10 at 7 PM. Find tickets […]
Spins: George Porter Jr. and Runninâ Pardners ⢠Crying for Hope
George Porter Jr. and Runninâ Pardners Crying for Hope (Controlled Substance Sound Labs) Bassist George Porter Jr.is widely recognized as a prime mover of funk and soul music, and an ambassador of New Orleansâ treasured musical heritage since the formation of the Meters in 1965. Crying for Hope is Porterâs first album with his crew of […]
Spins: Colin Hay ⢠Going Somewhere – 20th Anniversary Reissue
Colin Hay Going Somewhere (Compass) The collapse of Men at Work was the end of stadium-level stardom for Colin Hay, but it left an open door. Hay stepped through that door and persevered through hard times to rebuild his brand as a respected guitarist, master storyteller, and unparalleled songsmith. True, Hayâs career as a New […]
Media: June 2021 ⢠“Steve King’s Cult 45”
People in Chicago know Steve King for his four–decade run as a radio DJ and talk show host (WLS, WGN), but before his legendary radio career began, he was doing something else entirely. âI was a full-time musician. That was my career in the early â60s. Even when I first got into radio (1966), If […]
Cover Story: Royal Blood ⢠“No More Dirty Mirrors”
When youâre young, the adages you get handed as advice from your elders might sound cheap and corny â âBe careful what you wish for,â âAdversity often leads to great art,â âWhat doesnât kill you will only make you stronger.â âUh-huh,â most kids always nod begrudgingly, with a âWhateverâ eye roll, âIâll be […]
Hello My Name is Juliana Hatfield
No man is an island, John Donne once wisely noted. Juliana Hatfield would respectfully like to disagree. At 53, the charming Boston folk-rocker is quite happy just kicking back at her Cambridge home with her beloved 11-year-old chocolate lab, Charlie (whoâs actually female, she points out), sans any unwelcome interlopers. And while other […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz June 3-6
Love Rocks NYC is a virtual festival in support of supporters for Godâs Love We Deliver. This year features performers Jon Bon Jovi, Sara Bareilles, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Billy F Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Emily King, Ledisi, Pedrito Martinez, Tash Neal, Fantastic Negrito, Ivan Neville, Robert Randolph, Nathaniel Rateliff, Jimmy Vivino, Yola and more. […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz May 25 – May 30
Phishâs next installment of âDinner And a Movieâ features a broadcast of their 1993 concert at Great Woods in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Tune in on Tuesday, May 25, to watch. Country Now Live presents a free virtual concert with Dierks Bentley from Nashvilleâs Brooklyn Bowl this Wednesday, May 26, at 9 PM. Tune in over at […]
File: Peoria’s Way Down Wanderers New Album Announced and Video Single Released
Peoriaâs country-roots stalwarts, The Way Down Wanderers (featured cover story in March 2019 IE), just announced their new album More Like Tomorrow drops on September 10. More Like Tomorrow finds the Peoria, Illinois-based quintet refining their music, pushing new boundaries of roots-based music with their blend of folk, rock, bluegrass, and deep harmonies. Their first single […]
CinemaScopes: May 2021
Sequels, Remakes, and Adaptations As we gear up for a more Post-Vax world, many films previously on hold are finally coming out, and May traditionally is the tentpole month for theaters. One theme we see is the tendency to rely on tried and true formulas to draw people out again – especially when so many […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz May 17-23
A rare Monday VIP Livestream commences at the “Night of Covenant House Stars,” a virtual gala on Monday, May 17 featuring appearances by Jon Bon Jovi, Charlie Day, Jewel, Audra McDonald, Dolly Parton, Vanessa Williams, Sara Bareilles, Chita Rivera, Dionne Warwick, and more. RSVP to the event here. Phillyâs acclaimed Disco Biscuits added a last-minute hometown […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz May 11-16
Virtual concert series “There is Light” continues with Best Coast performing live from The Lodge Room in Los Angeles Tuesday, May 11 at 7 PM on Twitch. English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth returns to the stage during their livestream on Wednesday, May 12 at 4 PM. Get tickets here. P.O.D. kicks off their […]
Spins ⢠Tom Petty: ‘Finding Wildflowers”
Tom Petty Finding Wildflowers (Warner Records) Wildflowers & All the Rest was 2020âs premier rock and roll reissue project, celebrating Tom Pettyâs justly canonized 1994 solo gem Wildflowers with a range of revealing packages. A 7-LP Deluxe version did brisk business, but the 9-LP Super Deluxe collection took a leap in price that exceeded many fansâ […]
Stage Buzz: Rockin’ for Rockstyles – A Tribute to Ellyse – May 16 Sundance Saloon
This week we are again remembering our friend Ellyse Witz – Hausfeld – owner of Rocksyles By Ellyse – who passed away in February. Sundance Saloon and Badass Entertainment are featuring an all day tribute to Ellyse featuring some of her favorite bands and customers – including Chicago heavy rockers Holland featuring Michael Batio on guitar, […]
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