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Live Review and Photo Gallery: Rush at United Center • Chicago
Rush United Center Chicago, IL July 22, 2026 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Curt Baran. The unexpected reignition of Rush has emerged as the must-see concert tour of the year, as witnessed on Wednesday by an ecstatic audience at the United Center. In addition to touching 13 of the Canadian rockers’ 19 studio albums, […]
Photo Gallery: Summer of ‘99 and Beyond at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre • Tinley Park
Summer Of ‘99 And Beyond… Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL July 18-19, 2026 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Tinley Park hosted their annual Time Machine festival this past weekend, titled “The Summer Of ’99 And Beyond…”. The festival took place at the outdoor venue in the southwest suburbs and featured a diverse […]
Photo Gallery: Summer School ‘26 at House of Blues • Chicago
Summer School ’26 House of Blues Chicago, IL July 16th, 2026 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Since its inception in 2024, the Summer School tour has been a platform for emerging bands to showcase their talents and collaborate on the road. The tour thrives on musical diversity and unpredictable performances, much like a punk-pop […]
Photo Gallery: Noah Kahan at Wrigley Field • Chicago
Noah Kahan Wrigley Field Chicago, IL July 14th, 2026 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Noah Kahan, Pearl Jam, Chappell Roan, and more than three decades of elapsed time share a commonality: they were all booked to perform at Lollapalooza. Between signing up and hitting the stage, their popularity skyrocketed, leading to massive crowds arriving […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets at Square Roots Festival • Chicago
Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets Square Roots Festival Chicago, IL July 13, 2026 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel Nick Lowe started his week with some quality time in Lincoln Square. First, he and his luchador-masked bandmates in Los Straitjackets drew lucky fans and strangers alike to a free (and hot!) street performance on Sunday […]
Photo Gallery: Tyler Childers at Wrigley Field • Chicago
Tyler Childers Wrigley Field Chicago, IL July 12th, 2026 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Tyler Childers has mastered the art of the crossover, and it seems he’s achieved it one fan at a time. In the past, the Kentucky native would perform in front of hundreds of people. However, with each subsequent visit, the […]
Photo Gallery: Jack Johnson at Huntington Bank Pavilion • Chicago
Jack Johnson Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island Chicago, IL July 11th, 2026 Recap and photos by Curt Baran They don’t make ‘em much more laid-back than Jack Johnson. As a teenager, he was well on his way to becoming an elite surfer, having grown up near Hawaii’s renowned North Shore. However, a horrific accident […]
Photo Gallery: Muse at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre • Tinley Park
Muse Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL July 10th, 2026 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Bombast. That’s what Muse delivered when their “The WOW! Signal Tour” touched down in Tinley Park on a perfect summer evening to hear live music outdoors. Every available inch of the stage seemed to be stacked with fog […]
Photo Gallery: Godsmack at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre • Tinley Park
Godsmack Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL June 20th, 2026 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Since their inception in 1995, Godsmack has arguably better navigated the blurred lines between hard rock and what would come to be known as the Grunge movement. With a collection of Grammy nominations and chart success, which included […]
Live Review: Amy Grant at City Winery • Chicago
Amy Grant City Winery, Chicago, IL Monday, June 15, 2026 Review and live photo by Jeff Elbel “I just love songs that start conversations,” said singer-songwriter Amy Grant when introducing “The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm)” to an attentive, sold-out room at City Winery Chicago on Monday. Known for clean-cut and uplifting radio hits […]
Photo Gallery: Mumford & Sons at Wrigley Field • Chicago
Mumford & Sons Wrigley Field Chicago, IL June 11, 2026 Recap and Photos by Curt Baran Ah, the perils of an outdoor concert during a Chicago summer. For those assembled to see Mumford & Sons at Chicago’s Wrigley Field on Thursday night, well, Ma Nature threw ‘em a curveball. Freakishly weird weather blew through the […]
Photo Gallery: Dance Hall Crashers with Fishbone • House of Blues • Chicago
Dance Hall Crashers with Fishboone House of Blues April 18, 2026 Chicago, IL Recap and photos by Curt Baran The Ska genre has seen itself move through several different stages, or “waves.” Originally, the ska style was derived from reggae or rocksteady in the 1950s. It was popular in Jamaica, but stateside remained mostly unknown. […]
Photo Gallery: Nessa Barrett at Thalia Hall • Chicago
Nessa Barrett Thalia Hall April 7, 2026 Chicago, IL Recap and photos by Curt Baran On her Tuesday return to Chicago, Nessa Barrett chose to host a black-tie affair. As guests assembled for her performance at Thalia Hall, the Pilsen venue greeted arrivals with an air of sophistication. Gentlemen clad in black tuxedos and white […]
Photo Gallery: The Hives at The Salt Shed • Chicago
The Hives March 26, 2026 The Salt Shed Chicago, IL Recap and photos by Curt Baran Since their inception back in the early ’90s, Sweden’s The Hives have consistently proven to be one of the most dependable live acts in the Rock pantheon. To the unsuspecting, their matching suits (which included illuminated hemlines this time […]
Photo Gallery: Wednesday at the Riviera Theatre • Chicago
Wednesday Riviera Theatre November 17, 2025 Chicago, IL Recap and photos by Curt Baran Not unlike its predecessor (2023’s Rat Saw God), don’t be surprised to see Wednesday’s Bleeds on numerous 2025 year-end, best-of lists. It’s a massive step forward in both songwriting and musicianship. The tour supporting it touched down at The Riviera Theatre […]
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