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Media: September 2024 • Rewound Radio
Once again, Rewound Radio (rewoundradio.com) is spending the entire Labor Day Weekend featuring classic shows from WLS and WCFL from the 1960s and 1970s. Ted Gorden Smucker is the man behind the plan. “When I was a kid, I loved radio and TV,” Smucker explains, “and when I was probably around sixth, seventh grade or […]
Photo Gallery: Pearl Jam at Wrigley Field • Chicago
Pearl Jam Wrigley Field Chicago, IL Recap and photos by Curt Baran “I was talking with Bruce Springsteen…ah…sorry, Paul McCartney told me not to drop names.” Eddie Vedder laughed but continued to explain that when he spoke with his friends, who are also musicians, they all deduced that This was one of their favorite places […]
Stage Buzz: KITTIE, Pink, Missy Elliot
Missy Elliott is one of the most influential rappers of all time. Known as “The First Lady of Hip Hop,” she changed the game with her experimental videos, eclectic style, and poignant lyrics that cover everything from body positivity to sex positivity. In 2023, she became the first female rapper nominated and inducted […]
Photo Gallery: Buckethead • Arcada Theatre • St. Charles, IL
Buckethead Arcada Theatre St. Charles, IL Aug 17, 2024 Acclaimed solo (and one-time Guns N’ Roses) guitarist Buckethead donned his signature KFC brim and played a sold-out show at The Arcada Theatre Friday to a largely adoring crowd. The two-set show gave his fans over two and a half hours of his music in St. […]
Live Review: Cage The Elephant and Young The Giant at Credit Union 1 Arena • Chicago
Cage The Elephant Young The Giant Credit Union 1 Arena Chicago, IL Thursday, August 15, 2024 Photos and Live Review by Jeff Elbel Cage the Elephant singer Matt Shultz is breaking new ground on the band’s tour, supporting its Neon Pill album. In the early 2000s, Peter Gabriel visited the former Tweeter Center in Tinley Park […]
Photo Gallery: Metallica at Soldier Field • Chicago
Metallica Soldier Field Chicago, IL Fri., August 9, 2024 Recap and photos by Edward Spinelli With tickets on sale nearly two years from their dual performance dates in Chicago – you could say Metallica’s Friday show was the most anticipated of the year. Two years after they headlined Lollapalooza, the band brought their massive in-the-round […]
Lollapalooza 2024 • Day One (Part One) • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza 2024 Thursday, August 1 Day One (Part One) Grant Park Chicago, Il Recap and photos by Curt Baran It’s the time of year in Chicago when the big dog comes and lays on the city’s front lawn. Lollapalooza returned to Grant Park this past weekend and brought with it a performance that will prove […]
Lollapalooza 2024 • Day One (Part Two) • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza 2024 Thursday, August 1 Day One (Part Two) Grant Park Chicago, Il Recap and photos by Curt Baran It’s the time of year in Chicago when the big dog comes and lays on the city’s front lawn. Lollapalooza returned to Grant Park this past weekend and brought with it a performance that will prove […]
Lollapalooza 2024 • Day Two (Part One) • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza 2024 Friday, August 2 Day Two (Part One) Grant Park Chicago, Il Recap and photos by Curt Baran Oppressive weather welcomed attendees for the second day of the festival, but so did the unlimited choice of music as well. In between attempts to remain hydrated and shelter in the shade, performances could be had […]
Lollapalooza 2024 • Day Two (Part Two) • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza 2024 Friday, August 2 Day Two (Part Two) Grant Park Chicago, Il Recap and photos by Curt Baran Oppressive weather welcomed attendees for the second day of the festival, but so did the unlimited choice of music as well. In between attempts to remain hydrated and shelter in the shade, performances could be had […]
Lollapalooza 2024 • Day Three (Part One) • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza 2024 Saturday, August 3 Day Three (Part One) Grant Park Chicago, Il Recap and photos by Curt Baran The second half of the long weekend presented an opportunity to see two of Chicago’s currently rising musical offerings. Friko and Brigitte Calls Me Baby played back-to-back sets on another scalding hot day. They were also […]
Lollapalooza 2024 • Day Three (Part Two) • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza 2024 Saturday, August 3 Day Three (Part Two) Grant Park Chicago, Il Recap and photos by Curt Baran The second half of the long weekend presented an opportunity to see two of Chicago’s currently rising musical offerings. Friko and Brigitte Calls Me Baby played back-to-back sets on another scalding hot day. They were also […]
Lollapalooza 2024 • Day Four (Part One) • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza 2024 Saturday, August 3 Day Four (Part One) Grant Park Chicago, Il Recap and photos by Curt Baran Even by the fourth day, Lolla still had plenty to offer music fans. The final stretch included performances from Kyle Dion, Scarlet Demore, Hanabie, Valencia Grace, Nico Vega, Mimi Webb, Kaitlin Butts, Tezzo Touchdown, Teddy Swims, […]
Lollapalooza 2024 • Day Four (Part Two) • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza 2024 Sunday, August 4 Day Four (Part Two) Grant Park Chicago, Il Even by the fourth day, Lolla still had plenty to offer music fans. The final stretch included performances from Kyle Dion, Scarlet Demore, Hanabie, Valencia Grace, Nico Vega, Mimi Webb, Kaitlin Butts, Tezzo Touchdown, Teddy Swims, The Last Dinner Party, Cults, Pierce […]
Cover Story: Slash • Raised on the Blues
Over four decades, Slash has established himself as one of the greatest guitarists in the world. It seems he’s done it all. Aside from laying down iconic riffs for Guns N’ Roses, he’s worked with just about anyone you can think of: Lenny Kravitz, Alice Cooper, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Miles Kennedy, Carole King, Iggy […]
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