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Cover Story: Myles Kennedy ⢠The Golden Voice
Since stepping up on stage from the audience to join the fictitious metal band Steel Dragon from the 2001 motion picture Rockstar, starring Mark Wahlberg, Myles âThorâ Kennedy has shuffled from one extraordinary musical opportunity to the next. In 2002, Kennedy was offered an audition for the vocalist spot in the newly formed supergroup Velvet […]
Media: October 2024 ⢠Chicago’s Very Own Dean Richards
Dean Richards had an entire career before he started working at WGN-TV. He had been working in radio for nearly twenty years at stations like WFYR, WCFL, WIND, WCLR, WNUA, and WGN Radio. He had been a morning host, program director, and production director and held down nearly every day on the air. The […]
Recap and Gallery: Jeff Lynneâs ELO at The United Center ⢠Chicago
Jeff Lynneâs ELO United Center, Chicago, IL September 28, 2024 Photos and recap by Jeff Elbel; Additional Photos from Palm Springs, CA, from Jeff Stoltzfus Jeff Lynneâs ELO played the second of two nights at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday. The bandâs Over and Out Tour has been promoted as Jeff Lynneâs farewell […]
Photo Gallery ⢠The Jesus Lizard in Chicago
The Jesus Lizard The Salt Shed Chicago, IL September 28, 2024 Recap and photos by Curt Baran The mic cord sat coiled at the edge of the stage, resting like a coal-colored pasta nest. Fifty-something feet of foreshadowing. The Jesus Lizard, arguably one of this cityâs most significant exports (sorry, Hog Butchers), returned home, and […]
Photo Gallery Day One: Riot Fest at Douglass Park ⢠Chicago
Riot Fest Recap: Day One Recap by Justice Petersen; Photos by Ed Spinelli Despite the scorching heat, thousands of punks, metalheads, and goths joined forces to raid Douglass Park for musicâs most renowned punk rock music festival. Riot Fest took place in Douglass Park this year as per tradition, despite a close call of moving […]
Photo Gallery Day Two: Riot Fest at Douglass Park ⢠Chicago
Riot Fest Recap: Day Two Recap by Justice Petersen; Photos by Ed Spinelli Riot Fest Day Two â the heat raged on, and so did the music. The renowned music festival continued to showcase this yearâs diverse lineup, with the second day featuring highlight acts that leaned more towards techno and alt-pop, as well as […]
Photo Gallery Day Three: Riot Fest at Douglass Park ⢠Chicago
Riot Fest Recap: Day Three Recap by Justice Petersen; Photos by Ed Spinelli After two days of blistering heat, alternative music heads were no longer covered in sweat and melting corpse paint but, instead, rain. Riot Festâs final day took a turn for heavy downpour and even heavier music, as day threeâs headliner was thrash […]
Stage Buzz: Twenty One Pilots, Creeper, Hanson
Twenty One Pilots United Center Chicago October 1 and 2, 2024 Preview by Aubrey Vernon and Emily Morrissette Columbus, Ohioâs Twenty One Pilots (Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun) bring their latest and greatest headline tour to the United Center next Tuesday and Wednesday (October 1 and 2), buoyed by their May release of the highly-anticipated […]
Stage Buzz: Enuff ZâNuff, Cold Waves, Heart By Heart, Charli XCX, Catfish Keith
Heart was (and is) a rock staple on classic rock radio in the 70s and 80s, and it remains so 40+ years later. Hit singles âBarracuda,â Magic Man,â and âCrazy On Youâ were groundbreaking, featuring Seattleâs Wilson sisters (Ann and Nancy) and their bandmates. While the original band has gone their separate ways, Founding […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Hoodoo Gurus at Thalia Hall ⢠Chicago
Hoodoo Gurus Thalia Hall Chicago, IL Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel. Australian rockers the Hoodoo Gurus, and their fans have plenty to celebrate in 2024. Built upon raging guitars, thundering drums, catchy melodies, and campy storytelling, the bandâs debut album, Stoneage Romeos, still sounds death-defyingly ageless. The Gurus celebrate the […]
Photo Gallery: St. Vincent at Metro ⢠Chicago
St. Vincent Metro Chicago, IL September 18th, 2024 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Chicagoâs most venerable music venue, Metro, has hosted countless bands who have delivered legendary performances. Last night, it felt like theyâd added another chapter to their history book. Before her performance at Riot Fest this weekend, St. Vincent (Annie Clark) delivered […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Crowded House at Ravinia Festival ⢠Highland Park
Crowded House at Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Wednesday, September 11, 2024 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos courtesy of Ravinia Festival/Patrick Gipson. Melodic pop fans who managed a weeknight getaway were treated to a sublime performance by Crowded House on a gorgeous summer night outdoors at Ravinia. Traveling during winter in the southern hemisphere, the […]
Stage Buzz: Riot Fest, Sum 41, Beabadoobee, Prognosis
Indie rockers Joywave have always stayed true to themselves. Never one to pigeonhole their sound, they invite listeners to join them on yet another sonic journey for their fifth album, Permanent Pleasure. See what the band has in store this time when they perform with Hunny at Thalia Hall on Tuesday, September 17th. Find tickets […]
Photo Gallery: Kacey Musgraves ⢠Allstate Arena ⢠Rosemont
Kacey Musgraves Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL September 12th, 2024 Recap and photos by Curt Baran The crossover between the Pop and Country genres of music is certainly not new, but itâs hard not to be impressed when someone like Kacey Musgraves executes it so effortlessly. Her performance this past week at Rosemont, Illinoisâ Allstate Arena […]
Advertiser Message: Dream Theater ⢠March 8, 2005 ⢠Chicago Theatre
Itâs on. Heavy progressive rock legends Dream Theater are returning to the Chicago Theatre on March 8, 2025, on their 40th Anniversary Tour. Legendary drummer Mike Portnoy is back in the fold, joined by (vocalist) James LaBrie, (bassist) John Myung, (guitarist) John Petrucci, plus (keyboardist) Jordan Rudess. âThis tour is going to be incredibly special for all of us! […]
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