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Spins: Carl Perkins ⢠Dance Album of Carl Perkins LP reissue
Carl Perkins Dance Album of Carl Perkins LP reissue (Intervention) All one has to do is utter the words “one for the money,” and practically any fan of pop music history can fill in the rest. This collection of genre-defining rockabilly and formative rock ‘n’ roll classics was first released in 1958 and is […]
Spins: Foghat ⢠Fool for the City Expanded 50th anniversary – 2xLP
Foghat Fool for the City expanded 50th anniversary 2xLP (Bearsville/Rhino) With an evolving lineup around founding drummer Roger Earl, English rock band Foghat has endured for more than 50 years. The group still stretches its creative muscles, and the band’s audience helped Foghat earn a #1 album on the Blues chart with Sonic Mojo in 2023. The […]
Spins: Ronnie Wood ⢠Fearless: Anthology 1965-2005
Ronnie Wood Fearless: Anthology 1965-2005 2xLP (BMG) There’s so much more to Ronnie Wood than his status as “the new guy” after his 50-year (and counting) tenure as a principal member of the Rolling Stones. This mostly-chronological 20-song anthology spans the years 1965 to the present. It helps tell Woods’ broader story as a solo […]
Rock of Pages: Gift Guide 2025 ⢠Tom Petty: The Life & Music ⢠Bruce Springsteen & Born to Run: 50 Years
Tom Petty: The Life & Music by Gillian Gaar Bruce Springsteen & Born to Run: 50 Years by Sean Egan (Quarto) Finding the perfect gift to impress and delight the obsessive music fans in your life can be tricky. Chances are that these folks already have every album or single released by their favorite artists. […]
Cover Story: Cheap Trick ⢠Won’t Slow Down
Itâs not a cautionary tale exactly, nor is it an Abandon-All-Hope-Ye-Who-Enter-Here warning. But for any bright-eyed, optimistic young artists out there currently considering a career in music, Cheap Trick bassist Tom Petersson has a few wise words to offer that might, at the very least, give you pause. Or, at worst, stagger you as senseless […]
Media: December 2025 ⢠The Museum of Broadcast Communications Pop-up Exhibit
Many of us worried it might never return after shuttering its previous location, but in October, the Museum of Broadcast Communications made a triumphant comeback in a new location, with an assortment of new exhibits. The date wasnât chosen randomly. It was the 100th anniversary of Johnny Carsonâs birth, and Johnny Carson is the big […]
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 (2023âs Rat Saw God), donât be surprised to see Wednesdayâs Bleeds on numerous 2025 year-end, best-of lists. Itâs a massive step forward in both songwriting and musicianship. The tour supporting it touched down at The Riviera Theatre […]
Cover Story: John 5 and Richie Kotzen ⢠Dual Shredders
The exceptional guitar artistry of one John William Lowery, professionally known as John 5, is internationally celebrated. The guitaristâs musical resume includes a wide range of diverse artists, such as k.d. Lang, Rod Stewart, Dolly Parton, and Meat Loaf, while also contributing to projects with rockers like David Lee Roth, Rob Halford, Lita Ford, Lynyrd […]
Media: November 2025 ⢠Wild Kingdom: Full Circle
Mutual of Omaha is so closely associated with wildlife that some people donât even realize itâs an insurance company. âTrue,â host of Mutual of Omahaâs Wild Kingdom, Peter Gros, says with a laugh. âThey ask us if we run an amusement park.â Since 1963, Mutual of Omaha has been the sponsor of the ultimate nature show, Wild […]
Live Review & Gallery: David Byrne at Auditorium Theatre ⢠Chicago
David Byrne Auditorium Theatre October 28, 2025 Chicago, IL Live review by Jeff Elbel, Live photos by  Curt Baran. Tuesday’s concert by David Byrne began with a recorded welcome from the artist, informing patrons that the Auditorium Theatre management had agreed to allow dancing if the aisles were kept clear. “In the event of a […]
Live Review: Elbow at The Riviera Theatre ⢠Chicago
Elbow The Riviera Theatre Chicago, IL October 6, 2025 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel Elbow’s arrival on Monday night was beautifully timed. The general mood in Chicago is currently tense â a frame of mind that this band from Manchester, England, is uniquely gifted to counter. Elbow reliably spreads goodwill and encourages community through […]
Photo Gallery: Judas Priest with Alice Cooper at Credit Union 1 Amphitheater ⢠Tinley Park
Judas Priest with Alice Cooper and Corrosion of Conformity Credit Union 1 Amphitheater October 5, 2025 Tinley Park, IL Photos by Edward Spinelli If it were the late 70s, two-thirds of Saturdayâs final seasonal performance in Tinley Park would have toured playing baseball stadiums as World Series of Rock performers. Fast forward 4 decades later, […]
Photo Gallery: Michael Schenker at Arcada Theatre ⢠St. Charles
Michael Schenker Group Arcada Theatre St. Charles, IL September 27, 2025 Photo gallery by Edward Spinelli Perhaps the most sought-after ticket for a suburban hosted rock show in the past several years, guitar pioneer Michael Schenker and his band arrived at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles after several nights of sold-out shows at Arcada and […]
Photo Gallery: Twenty One Pilots at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ⢠Tinley Park
Twenty One Pilots Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL September 24, 2025 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Twenty One Pilotsâ audience has grown exponentially with each album theyâve dropped. However, witnessing an absolutely packed audience assembled at Tinley Parkâs outdoor venue was still a jarring experience. The faithful, dressed in clothing representing all […]
Live Review: Supergrass at The Riviera Theatre ⢠Chicago
Supergrass The Riviera Theatre Chicago, IL September 9, 2025 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel. Supergrass may not have scaled the same heights in North America as Britpop frontrunners, including the Verve, Blur, or touring hosts Radiohead during the ’90s and early ’00s, but the band from Oxford, England, made an indelible mark and […]
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