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Live Review and Photo Gallery: Phil Collins at United Center
Phil Collins United Center, Chicago Monday, October 22, 2018 Too many superstars perform so often that they oversaturate the marketplace and play to diminishing returns, but that hasnât been the case for Phil Collins thus far this century, who outside of his âFirst Final Farewellâ Tour in 2004 and a brief Genesis reunion in 2007 […]
Stage Buzz: Enuff Z’Nuff at House of Blues
Chicago power-pop rockers Enuff ZâNuff have returned, although, they never really went away. âWeâve somehow stayed relevant a little bit, and I think itâs because we didnât stop playing,â bassist/vocalist Chip ZâNuff said about the bandâs longevity during a recent phone call. âWe kept putting music out every year or two, and we toured […]
Photo Gallery: Twenty One Pilots at United Center
After a lengthy sabbatical, Twenty One Pilots have returned to the road. Apparently, this is a secret to the very few, considering the Columbus, Ohio duo all but sold out the entirety of their Bandito Tour in an eye blink. Their U.S. trek, in support of the 2018 release Trench brought them, and hoards of […]
Photo Gallery and Recap: Gorillaz at United Center
âThe last time we played here was 2010,â Damon Albarn told an enthusiastic crowd at the United Center during the second to last night of The Gorillazâ Now Now tour. Albarn and his 13-member ensemble turned the arena into a nightclub, where everyone from longtime followers to fans barely in their teens danced the night […]
Stage Buzz: Phil Collins at United Center
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight? Phil Collins isnât just âNot Dead Yetâ as the cheeky name to his autobiography, and corresponding concert tour asserts, but heâs coming to the United Center on October 22 as a solo artist for the first time since 2004. That means mounds of hits in his […]
Live Review & Photo Gallery: Lindsey Buckingham at Athenaeum Theatre
Lindsey Buckingham Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago Wednesday, October 17, 2018 The first time Lindsey Buckingham left Fleetwood Mac, it was on his own accord, though by all indications including a very public lawsuit, the latest round was a result of being asked to leave. But one bandâs loss is another manâs gain, at least as far […]
Stage Buzz Q&A: The Church
Australian psychedelic rockers The Church have been consistently fascinating for an astonishing 38 years. In 2013, the band began a new chapter by enlisting former Powderfinger guitarist Ian Haug alongside founding guitarist Peter Koppes, veteran drummer Tim Powles, and bassist-frontman Steve Kilbey. The lineup has produced strong work, including 2017âs Man Woman Life Death Infinity. […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Fleetwood Mac at United Center
Fleetwood Mac United Center, Chicago Saturday, October 6, 2018 Every instance when the current members of Fleetwood Mac chanted âchains keep us togetherâ at the United Center on only the second night of a North American tour that stretches well into 2019, it seemed to be much more than a chance for the audience to […]
Media: October 2018
For the first time since the late ’80s, the Chicago radio landscape doesnât include Cara Carriveau. Cara stepped down from her shift at WSHE (100.3 FM) earlier this year after stints at the Wabbit (103.9FM), Rock 103.5, the Loop (97.9FM), and the Mix (101.9FM), and jumped into a new role at Local Radio Networks. It’s […]
Cover Story: Greta Van Fleet
Iâm sure Iâm not alone in my lament that rock & and roll is on life support, and rock stars are fewer and farther between than in the past. Iâm going to bet, though, that youâll feel like youâve sucked a deep hit off an oxygen tank the moment you hear Greta Van Fleet. […]
Photo Gallery: Bourbon & Beyond, Champions Park, Louisville
A rain shortened Bourbon & Beyond still delivered a world-class music line-up on Day One at Champions Park in Louisville. Ed Spinelli donned his rain gear and his Hefty-covered Nikon in a steady rain, while capturing Swimming With Bears, Larkin Poe, Mindi Abair & Boneshakers, Joseph, JJ Grey & Mofro, Keb Mo, Sheryl Crow, David Byrne […]
Photo Gallery: Riot Fest 2018 – Day Three
As the 2018 version of Riot Fest plowed into its third day, July weather returned full stop, beating down on the thousands who assembled for performances from (insert deep breath here) Pronoun, No Small Children, Just Friends, Calpurina, Kevin Devine, JD McPherson, Fear, SWMRS, Johnny Marr, The Dangerous Summer, The Audition, Suicidal Tendencies, Superchunk, Dillinger […]
Photo Gallery: Riot Fest 2018 – Day Two
Day Two of Riot Fest was greeted by arguably the best weather the festival has ever seen. It was also the hardest hitting line-up of the weekend. Attendees were baptized by sunshine, cool breezes and sets from Beach Bunny, Total Chaos, Badflower, The Frights, Piebald, Lower Class Brats, Health, Mannequin Pussy, Gary Numan, Reignwolf, Twin […]
Photo Gallery: Riot Fest 2018 – Day One
The 2018 version of Riot Fest, in the tradition that is life in Chicago, hit a few speed bumps on its way to Douglas Park. The rollout leading up to Day One was a bit dramatic. Headliners Blink-182 had to cancel for health reasons at the eleventh hour and their understudies, Weezer were announced only […]
Hello My Name is Andrew W.K.
Like Alexander the Great centuries before him, mega-metaller Andrew W.K. is probably weeping because he has no more worlds to conquer. Justifiably so. After recording 2001âs I Get Wet â a multi-tracked ELO-meets-Sweet-at-Slayer-junction masterpiece so addictive that we guarantee that there will be days youâll wake up needing to hear it right then, this […]
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