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Photo Gallery: Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets ⢠Riverside Theatre ⢠Milwaukee
Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Riverside Theater October 5, 2022 Milwaukee, WI Recap and Photos by Edward Spinelli Pink Floyd will never get back together. Between Roger Waters’s increasingly disturbing political commentary (Ukrainian hitlist, really?) while on his solo tour and Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets focusing on their early years, thereâs no shortage of the […]
Stage Buzz: Narcotic Wasteland at Arcada Theatre ⢠St. Charles
Narcotic Wasteland Arcada Theatre October 14 St. Charles, IL Preview by Kelley Simms After forming Narcotic Wasteland in 2011 while also serving as a member in the Egyptian-themed death metal band Nile, Dallas Toler-Wade gladly returned to the band full-time after his departure from Nile. âOn leaving Nile⌠it was just time; I love […]
Stage Buzz: Raven at Reggieâs ⢠October 11 ⢠Chicago
Raven Tuesday, October 11 Reggies Chicago, IL by Kelley Simms Three-piece heavy metal stalwarts, Raven, has been slugging it out in the music business for almost five decades. Formed in 1974 in Newcastle, England by the Gallagher brothers â bassist/vocalist John and guitarist Mark â Raven was part of the burgeoning New Wave Of […]
Live Review: Calexico at Metro ⢠Chicago
Calexico Metro Chicago, IL Friday, October 7, 2022 Reviewed by Jeff Elbel On a fall night when Chicago temperatures plummeted into the thirties, Calexico brought a blast of arid desert sunshine to the Metro. The band from Tucson, Arizona, arrived with songs from its latest album El Mirador on ANTI-Records. âChicago, Que Paso?â […]
Live Review: Chris Knight at The Venue ⢠Aurora
Chris Knight The Venue Aurora, IL October 6, 2022 Review by William Tokash Chris Knightâs heartfelt set at The Venue on Thursday night highlighted a key aspect that serves as a benchmark to assess the depth of songwriting brilliance: over 90% of all singer-songwriters never write a single song as good as a Chris Knight […]
Photo Gallery: Wolf Alice at The Vic Theatre ⢠Chicago
Wolf Alice Vic Theatre Chicago, IL October 6, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Time spent with Wolf Alice is always time well spent. Over the cycle of three records, the band has honed their skills to become one of the preeminent live bands out there doing it right now. The London quartet (expanded […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery : Iron Maiden at United Center ⢠Chicago
Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast tour United Center, Chicago, IL Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel; (Photo Gallery by Curt Baran) With Halloween fast approaching, what better time could there be to catch Iron Maidenâs literally incendiary heavy metal show and its creepy accouterments? The bandâs Legacy of the Beast tour returned to Chicago […]
Stage Buzz: Palaye Royal, Harry Styles, B-52s, Michael Schenker
Take a dash of The Rolling Stones, add a pinch of David Bowie, mix in a dash of Small Faces and a hint of My Chemical Romance and youâve got Palaye Royale. They fuse their love of brit-pop, glam rock, and art rock to create a style they dub as âfashion-art rock.â Their infectious […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Gorillaz at United Center ⢠Chicago
Gorillaz United Center, Chicago, IL Monday, October 3, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photo Gallery by Curt Baran. Four years to the month after bringing The Now Now Tour to Chicago, Gorillaz ringleader Damon Albarn brought his live bandmates, guest performers, and cartoon avatars for a return visit to the United Center on Monday. […]
Stage Buzz: Joe Satriani at Chicago Theatre October 12 ⢠Chicago
Joe Satriani Wednesday, October 12 Chicago Theatre Chicago, IL Guitar great Joe Satriani made a splash with Surfing With The Alien in 1987, redefining the modern era of guitar heroes. After 18 albums and 15 Grammy nominations later, he continues to break ground on his instrument. Touring this Fall supporting his latest album, The Elephants of […]
October 2022: Media ⢠Svengoolie Spooktacular
Did Rich Koz think heâd be doing the character of Svengoolie this long? âNot at all. That wasnât even in my mind when I got the show at WFLD in 1979,â he says. âI just thought, âwow, this is really cool, I got a job, and Iâm on TV.â I never thought, âyeah, Iâll still […]
Cover Story: Lamb of God ⢠Revitalize The Soil
Itâs never a good battle strategy to telegraph your punches, swears Lamb of God growler L. Randall Blythe. Several years ago, he foresaw a possible post-EMP, Road Warrior atavistic future when banks have all failed and suggested, matter-of-factly, that when the grid went down, it would just be âme and my guns.â Did the Virginian have […]
Stage Buzz: Megadeth, New Order and Pet Shop Boys, Gorillaz, Iron Maiden
Megadeth, one of the big four in metal, continues holding their title as absolute legends of the genre. Rising from the ashes of Dave Mustaineâs short stint in Metallica, the band has firmly stood on its own for nearly 40 years. Clearly, they have no plans on becoming a legacy act as they just released […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Porcupine Tree at Auditorium ⢠Chicago
Porcupine Tree Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Andy Argyrakis, courtesy of Auditorium Theatre. Given Steven Wilsonâs prolific nature and the strength of his solo activity, many fans received a welcome shock upon the reignition of progressive rock torchbearers Porcupine Tree. The bandâs eleventh full-length album, Closure/Continuationarrived in […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Killers with Johnny Marr at United Center ⢠Chicago
The Killers/Johnny Marr Wednesday, Sept 21 United Center Chicago, IL Review by Andy Argyrakis and photos by Chris Phelps For nearly two decades, The Killers have consistently crafted dependable hits with one foot moving feverishly on the dance floor and the other planted firmly in the heartland. That juxtaposition couldnât be more apparent on the […]
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