Live Reviews
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 […]
Live Review: The Who at United Center ⢠Chicago
The Who United Center Chicago, IL September 7, 2025 Review by Jeff Elbel When the Who undertook their first farewell âSchlitzâ tour in 1982, fans took them at their word and packed arenas. The British rockers even released a successful live album called Whoâs Last in 1984. The following year, the band was strong-armed by […]
Live Review: Oasis ⢠Soldier Field ⢠Chicago
Oasis August 28, 2025 Soldier Field Chicago, IL Review by Jessi Roti For some people, the thought of being confined to a space amongst 70,000 people singing âWonderwallâ is their worst nightmare. Then there are Oasis fans. Some of whom have waited nearly 20 years to do it. Because you HAVE to sing along […]
Live Review: Nine Inch Nails at United Center ⢠Chicago
Nine Inch Nails August 19, 2025 United Center Chicago, IL Reviewed by Ashley Perez-Hollingsworth When Trent Reznor appeared on stage at the United Center on Tuesday night (August 19), he was greeted by ear-shattering screams that quickly turned into silence. The crowd hushed as he sat at his piano. The opening notes of âA Minute […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day One (Part One)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL July 31 Recap and photos by Curt Baran In its past few incarnations, Lollapalooza seemed to have lost its luster. Competition in the form of festival oversaturation cut into the supply of talent needed to distinguish one of the countyâs marquee events from countless others. Well, for the 2025 version, […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day One (Part Two)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL July 31 Recap and photos by Curt Baran In its past few incarnations, Lollapalooza seemed to have lost its luster. Competition in the form of festival oversaturation cut into the supply of talent needed to distinguish one of the countyâs marquee events from countless others. Well, for the 2025 version, […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day Two (Part One)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 1 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Lollaâs second day in the park continued to treat attendees with what was arguably the best weather the festival has ever experienced. Highs in the upper 70s and not a raindrop in sight were the backdrop for a day filled with performances […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day Two (Part Two)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 1 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Lollaâs second day in the park continued to treat attendees with what was arguably the best weather the festival has ever experienced. Highs in the upper 70s and not a raindrop in sight were the backdrop for a day filled with performances […]
Photo Gallery: Lollapalooza 2025 – Day Three (Part Two)
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 2 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Three days in, and fans were met with what felt like the most laid-back bookings of the long weekend. But still, there was plenty of variety to be in the park that included Landon Conrath, K-Popperâs Kickflip, Charlotte Lawrence, Boa, Ole 60, […]
Live Review: Cage The Elephant at Salt Shed ⢠Chicago
Cage the Elephant The Salt Shed Chicago, IL Friday, Aug 1, 2025 Review by Jeff Elbel Itâs a good season to be a Cage the Elephant fan in Chicago. On Thursday, the band played a standout set during the golden hour of Lollapaloozaâs first day. Next month, the band will return to open for Oasis at […]
Live Review: Brokeback at Epiphany for the Arts Center ⢠Chicago
Brokeback Epiphany Center for the Arts, Chicago, IL Saturday, July 26, 2025 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel Chicago-based instrumental quartet Brokeback appeared in the upper Sanctuary hall at Epiphany Center on Friday to perform new material, while also celebrating the release of Long Days, Pleasant Nights by their friends in Dark Canyon. When completed, […]
Live Review: Robin Trower at Copernicus Center ⢠Chicago
Robin Trower Copernicus Center Chicago Friday, July 11, 2025 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photo by Stacey Katsis. Rock and roll survivor Robin Trower may look his age, but he certainly doesnât behave or play like heâs past his prime. Fit and wiry at 80 years, the guitarist appeared on Friday with his trio at the […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: AC/DC with The Pretty Reckless at Soldier Field ⢠Chicago
AC/DC with The Pretty Reckless Soldier Field Chicago, IL May 24, 2025 Live Review by Justice Petersen, Photo Gallery by Edward Spinelli Rock legends AC/DC made their return to Chicagoâs Soldier Field Saturday, proving that they can still deliver their signature concoction of gritty yet anthemic rock ânâ roll with high energy after nearly 50 […]
Live Review: Paul Simon at Symphony Center ⢠Chicago
Paul Simon Symphony Center Chicago Wednesday, May 22, 2025 Review by Jeff Elbel Paul Simonâs appearance in Chicago seven years ago at United Center wasnât quite the farewell it was purported to be at the time. Those who arrived on Wednesday for the first of Simonâs three-night stand at the comparatively intimate Symphony Center, however, […]
Live Review: Benmont Tench at Garciaâs ⢠Chicago
Benmont Tench Garciaâs Chicago Thursday, May 15, 2025 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Jim Snyder. To say Benmont Tench made a rare visit to Chicago on Thursday would be inaccurate. The keyboardist and songwriter has been here practically countless times in his pivotal role with American rock and roll band Tom Petty and […]
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