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Recap and Photo Gallery: Pearl Jam at United Center • Chicago
Pearl Jam United Center Chicago, IL September 5, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Pearl Jam came to play! The Seattle quintet (fleshed out to 7 players on this tour) has become increasingly more squeamish about touring post-COVID. Their album Gigaton was released nearly two and a half years ago, but the band has […]
Photo Gallery: Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Ministry, and Filter • Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre • Tinley Park
Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Ministry, and Filter Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL September 1, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Multiple generations flocked to Tinley Park this weekend for all the Metal they could handle. The Freaks On Parade tour fulfilled its promise of evil clowns, an undead ring leader, video screen […]
Live Review & Photo Gallery: Duran Duran with Nile Rodgers and Chic and Bastille at Charter One Pavilion • Chicago
Duran Duran Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island Chicago, IL Friday, September 1, 2023 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Philamonjaro. With temperatures in the mid-70s and clear skies, it was a perfect Friday night in the fading summer for a concert outdoors along Lake Michigan. ‘80s alternative-pop survivors Duran Duran arrived at Northerly […]
I Want My ’80s Tour: Rick Springfield, The Hooters, Paul Young, Tommy Tutone: River Edge • Aurora
I Want My ’80s Tour River Edge Aurora, IL Thursday, August 31, 2023 Recap (David Gedge) and Photo Gallery by Edward Spinelli Nostalgia sells, and it was proven at River Edge Aurora on Thursday by a sold-out crowd featuring some of the bigger and more acclaimed acts from the heyday of MTV. Rick Springfield, ’80s […]
Photo Gallery: Pixies and Modest Mouse • August 30, 2023 • Chicago
Pixies and Modest Mouse The Salt Shed Chicago, IL August 30, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Two heavyweights of the late ’80s and ’90s Alt-Rock music scenes joined forces for one of this summer’s more intriguing tours. Hailing from opposite coasts of the country, Pixies (East) and Modest Mouse (West) seemingly have very […]
Photo Gallery: The Offspring, Sum 41, Simple Plan at Credit 1 Amphitheatre
The Offspring Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL August 26, 2023 Words and photos by Curt Baran Perhaps it was the perfect convergence of a lingering, post-COVID thirst for live music and an absolutely beautiful summer evening. Of course, a triple bill of pop-punk featuring The Offspring, Sum 41, and Simple Plan might have […]
Photo Gallery: Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C. at United Center • Chicago
Arctic Monkeys United Center Chicago, IL August 27, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Alex Turner was in full-on Elvis mode this Sunday at United Center. Fortunately, for all concerned parties, he was channeling the earliest version and not the bloated, coked-out, sequined model that would ultimately lead to the icon’s demise. It’s unusual […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Bruce Springsteen at Wrigley Field • Chicago
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL Friday, August 11, 2023 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Curt Baran. After packing Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band ushered in the weekend with a second sold-out performance on Friday night in the Cubs’ outfield. At showtime, the members […]
Photo Gallery • Lollapalooza 2023 – Day One • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago Thursday, August 3, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran The granddaddy of music festivals arrived on the shores of Lake Michigan Thursday. Lollapalooza returned to Chicago’s front lawn, welcoming the kids to dance and shake their bones in Grant Park. The four-day event featured over 100 bands on multiple stages […]
Photo Gallery • Lollapalooza 2023 – Day Two • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago Friday, August 4, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran The second day in the park showed no signs of slowing down. Even though the heat and humidity were almost suffocating, headliners The 1975 managed to steer clear of controversy with a don’t-bore-us-get-to-the-chorus work ethic. Throughout the day, great sets […]
Photo Gallery • Lollapalooza 2023 – Day Three • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago Saturday, August 5, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran A nagging, persistent rain proved to be a bit of a buzz kill on the third day of the proceedings. Although no sets were canceled, some of the earlier scheduled sessions were met with fewer fans who chose to arrive after […]
Photo Gallery • Lollapalooza 2023 – Day Four • Grant Park • Chicago
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago Sunday, August 5, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Saturday’s rainstorm hung around in the form of intermittent showers, but it didn’t stop the crowds from hitting the park early. Lolla veterans Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out the weekend by bringing back early 90’s vibes to a packed south […]
Photo Gallery: Pantera at American Family Insurance Amphitheater • Milwaukee
Pantera American Family Insurance Amphitheater Milwaukee, WI July 31, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran To say that Pantera has seen its fair share of tragedy is an understatement. Original guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell was shockingly shot to death on stage by a deranged fan in December of 2004, and drummer Vinnie Paul, Darrell’s brother, […]
Stage Buzz: Avenged Sevenfold, Wicker Park Fest, Q101 Piqniq
Avenged Sevenfold became critical darlings of the metal scene with their breakthrough album City of Evil. In the nearly two decades since its release, the band has become heavy metal titans racking up a stream of accolades along the way. Though known for their heavy sound and iconic twin guitar solos, their latest release, Life is […]
Pitchfork Festival 2023 • Day One • Union Park, Chicago
Pitchfork Music Festival Union Park Chicago, IL July 21, 2023 Photos and Recap by Curt Baran A funny thing happened on the way to sundown at the Pitchfork Music Festival. As the sun that hovered over the 2023 incarnation of the fest dipped deeper into its western destination, the volume in Chicago’s Union Park gradually […]
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