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Live Review and Photo Gallery: Zebra and Angel at Arcada Theatre
Zebra at Arcada Theatre, with special guest Angel St. Charles, IL Friday, March 18, 2022 Review and Photos by Jeff Elbel An otherwise wet and dreary Friday evening was enlivened for those who visited the Arcada Theatre to witness the return of ‘80s rock heroes Zebra. In the band’s 47-year career, it was only […]
Stage Buzz: Black Midi, Jimmie Vaughan, Western Elstons, Circle Jerks, Poppy, Umphrey’s McGees
Don’t miss Black Midi and NNAMDÏ at The Metro on Wednesday, March 23. Doors open at 8 PM. You can still get tickets here. Poppy brings her “Never Find My Place” tour to Park West on Wednesday, March 23, at 7 PM. Tickets are available here. Umphrey’s McGee will play three nights at […]
IE Advertiser Message: Zebra and Angel at Arcada Theatre • St. Charles
Arcada Theatre in St. Charles is bringing 2 stalwart bands of ’70s and ’80s hard rock, Zebra, and Angel to the venue on Friday, March 18, IE readers can get 25%off tickets with a special offer listed below. Long Island-based heavy rockers Zebra, crashed out of the gate on their self-titled debut album in 1983 and […]
Photo Gallery: Doyle at Brauerhouse • Lombard
Doyle Saturday, March 12, 2022 Brauerhouse Lombard, IL Misfits guitarist Doyle arrived at Brauerhouse in Lombard Saturday to deliver the goods for a room full of diehards performing a selection primarily solo material. His guitar technique is still fast and rough, accented by his iconic look of a vampire bodybuilder. For his diehard fans, they […]
Photo Gallery: Tool at United Center • Chicago
Tool United Center Chicago, IL March 10, 2022 Ed Spinelli joined the meticulous and mysterious Tool in the House That Jordan Built on Thursday. Held back by a two-year pandemic-induced sabbatical, the band is finally supporting 2019’s Fear Inoculum. 2022’s Tool is a slightly stripped down yet still pummeling version with an emphasis on this […]
Stage Buzz: Sparks, Flogging Molly, Ween, Napalm Death, Knuckle Puck
Drug Church brings “The Hygiene Tour” featuring One Step Closer, Soul Blind, and Lurk to Beat Kitchen on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 PM. Sorry, this one is sold out! Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a live performance from Flogging Molly streamed from the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, March 17 at 11 PM. Find […]
Feature: Elle King – The Lost Lockdown Interview
IE: Where are you now? ELLE KING: I am sheltering in place with my sister and her three children, and I live at the bottom of the Hollywood Hills. So I am a true Hollywood hillbilly — I have an inflatable hot tub, I have an above-ground pool, and we’re just motoring through. And in […]
Photo Gallery : Wetleg at Thalia Hall • Chicago
Wet Leg Thalia Hall Chicago, IL March 4, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Wet Leg (Heather Chambers and Rhian Teasdale) are currently living their best lives. The quintet from the music mecca that is the Isle of Wight (insert sarcasm here) released the single “Chaise Longue” last year year and has racked up […]
Stage Buzz: Local and Livestreams • March 2 – March 5 • Gang of Four, Slash with Myles Kennedy, Tibet House Benefit, Lion Trod
British post-punk legends Gang of Four are carrying on without their co-founder, the late Andy Gill, and will appear at Bottom Lounge on Wednesday, March 2. Original members John King and Hugo Burnham concentrate on a setlist from the classic 1977-1984 period. David Pajo guests on guitar with Sara Lee on bass. Tickets are available […]
Media: March 2022 • “Mark Caro’s Caropop”
Mark Caro was a well-known writer at the Chicago Tribune in 2015 when he decided to take a giant career leap. “I was still really enjoying what I was doing,” he explains, “but It was important for me to leave when I was still happy as opposed to leaving when I was disgruntled and […]
Cover Story: Urge Overkill • “Oui, Oui”
Time flies – especially if you mark time by 11s and years and releases from your favorite rock band – at least if that band is Urge Overkill. Some may feel it’s been a long time since their last release, Rock & Roll Submarine; others may say it feels like yesterday. It may undoubtedly sound […]
Livestream Buzz: February 23-February 27 • The Wombats, Bruce Cockburn, Phantom Planet, Phish
Join legendary singer/songwriter Robyn Hitchcock for another virtual performance this week on Wednesday, February 23 at 8 PM. Get tickets here. Celebrate Mardi Gras with Tank & the Bangas with an opening set from The Suffers live from New Orleans’ Tipitinas Thursday, February 24 at 10 PM. Tickets are on sale now. Bruce Cockburn will […]
Live Review and Galley: Neal Morse Band • Arcada Theatre • St. Charles
The Neal Morse Band The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL February 19, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel Photos by Luciano J. Bilotti The Neal Morse Band presented a master class in progressive rock on Saturday night, with a hint of laudable grace under pressure as the quintet returned to a faithful audience at the supportive […]
Photo Gallery: Ghost and Volbeat • Allstate Arena • Rosemont
Ghost & Volbeat Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL February 18, 2022 Recap and Photos by Edward Spinelli Co-headliners Ghost and Volbeat brought the fans out en masse (despite a freak snow squall) to Allstate Arena Friday. Beelzebub ruled the evening. Ghost vocalist Tobias Forge donned his signature ghoul makeup like a 19th-century zombie in the […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz • February 15- February 19 • Shawn Colvin, Beau, Ween, Waxahatchee
The 10th annual Marc Cohn Valentine’s Day show goes live this Tuesday with special guest Shawn Colvin live from City Winery, New York. Tune in to the show Tuesday, February 15 at 7 PM. Get tickets here. Robyn Hitchcock returns for another virtual show on Tuesday, February 15, at 8 PM. Get tickets here. Nocap’s […]
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