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Photo Gallery: Foo Fighters at Wrigley Field
Dave Grohl was quite the congenial host on Sunday night. The Foo Fightersâ frontman had gathered tens of thousands of guests and welcomed them into what felt like his backyard. Itâs just that on this particular evening his playground was the baseball temple that is Chicagoâs Wrigley Field. The former Nirvana drummer played the role […]
Photo Gallery: Pitchfork Music Festival 2018 – Day One
The Pitchfork Music Festival 2018 officially arrived this past weekend in Union Park on Chicagoâs West Side to celebrate what is both new and old in music. Cultural and business participants included CHIRP’s massive record fair – as well as a bevy clothing, art and book booths. But the emphasis is always music at Pitchfork […]
Photo Gallery: Pitchfork Music Festival 2018 – Day Two
At Day Two of the Pitchfork Music Festival the rain moved out and the park was in surprisingly good condition. Great news, because it was a day packed with performances from Paul Cherry, Berhana, Zola Jesus, Nilufer Yanya, Circuit des Yeux, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Kelela, Moses Sumney, This Is Not This Heat, Raphael Saadiq, Blood […]
Photo Gallery: Pitchfork Music Festival 2018 – Day Three
The Twitter feed for Pitchfork said that the gates were being held on Day Three for âweather reasons.â That meteorological anomaly was actually better known as Ms. Lauryn Hill. Sundayâs headliner insisted that the park be closed during her afternoon sound check, leaving early arrivals to loiter about on the Ashland Avenue sidewalk. Her soundcheck […]
Photo Gallery: Rob Zombie with Marilyn Manson at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Ed Spinelli captured the heavy dynamic duo of Manson and Zombie in the shadow of Interstate 80. Sticky fun on a summer night.
Recap and Photo Gallery: Panic at the Disco at United Center
Panic! At The Disco/ ARIZONA/ Hayley Kiyoko United Center, Chicago Tuesday, July 17, 2018 Fab front man Brendon Urie brought Panic! At The Disco in all its grand pop glory to a super sold out United Center on the Pray For The Wicked Tour, named after the groupâs latest chart-topping album of the same […]
Photo Gallery: Summerfest Milwaukee
Although Chicago’s beaches and National League baseball team are better, Milwaukee’s Summerfest arguably blows our lakefront music festivals away – sorry ‘Lolla’ and ‘Taste.’ Ed Spinelli visited his home away from home in the Cream City June 28 and July 1 to catch a multitude of acts, including rapper Belly, rockers Buckcherry, Bonnie Raitt, George […]
Photo Gallery: Dave Matthews Band at HBP at Northerly Island
Ed Spinelli captured DMB on a hot and humid evening on night one (of 2 nights) on the lakefront. Here is the document. Set List Do You Remember Stay Or Leave Rooftop #41 Again And Again Sledgehammer (Gabriel) What Would You Say Cant Stop Donât Drink the Water Louisiana Bayou Samurai Cop (Oh Joy Begin) […]
Photo Gallery and Recap: Radiohead at United Center
Earlier this year, Radiohead fans became ecstatic when seemingly without warning, the Oxfordshire six-piece announced a North American tour in support of their 2016 release, A Moon Shaped Pool. As arguably one of the finest live acts currently performing, the band has mostly relegated themselves to festival appearances in the hopes of minimizing the number […]
Recap and Photo Gallery: Roger Daltrey at Ravinia
Roger Daltrey Ravinia Festival, Highland Park Monday, June 25, 2018 With a two-night stand on the North Shore, The Who’s longtime vocalist paired with a formidable band that included Simon Townsend (brother of Pete), and the Ravinia Festival Orchestra. With an expansive Ravinia stage, Daltrey’s production used up every square inch in the front of […]
Photo Gallery: Paramore & Foster The People at Huntington Bank Pavillion at Northerly Island
The darkest of themes have a long tradition of being clothed in a pop music disguise. Franklin, Tennesseeâs Paramore are no strangers to this approach. At this point, they are arguably a band in name only. With a revolving door of members throughout their decades-plus career, the focal point has always been lead singer […]
Photo Gallery: 101 WKQX Piqniq at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
On what could prove to be the hottest day of the year thus far, music fans gathered this past weekend at Tinley Parkâs Hollywood Casino Amphitheater for 101 WKQX annual Piqniq. During the all-day affair nine bands performed for the extremely economical fee of $20. For that small pile of lettuce, attendees were treated to […]
Live Review: Ry Cooder at Thalia Hall
Ry Cooderâs lengthy resume includes a pile of highlights. Among them are six Grammy awards, evocative soundtrack albums for films including Paris, Texas, collaboration with previously-hidden musical treasures of Cuba with Buena Vista Social Club, and profoundly influencing the signature sound of the Rolling Stones. Cooder also has a stack of great albums to his […]
Media: July 2018
WBMX midday host Diana Steele may be a new voice on the Chicago radio dial, but she isnât new to radio, and she isnât new to Chicago. Itâs just that her two worlds had never collided like this before, and sheâs really enjoying the ride. âIt is the coolest thing on the planet for a […]
Photo Gallery: Iceage at House of Vans
Retailer House of Vans’ free House Party series featured Danish post-punk mavericks Iceage on Thursday for what could potentially be their only Chicago appearance this year. Also on the bill were Atlantaâs The Black Lips, who, it was just announced, will continue to tour with Iceage deep into the remainder of the year. The eveningâs […]
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