Live Reviews
Photo Gallery and Reap: Jelly Roll ⢠United Center ⢠Chicago
Jelly Roll with Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay Thursday, October 10 United Center Chicago, IL Photo Gallery and Reap: Edward Spinelli Some call him country; others say his style is southern rock with a hint of hip-hop, although perhaps most accurately, it’s a hybrid of them all; no matter how Jelly Roll is categorized, the […]
Live Review: The Red Pears with Ultra Q at Park West ⢠Chicago
The Red Pears with Ultra Q Wednesday, October 9 Park West Chicago, IL Review by Ashley Perez-Hollingsworth The Red Pears are proof that rock isnât dead. Itâs just underground. The El Monte band brought their garage-rock/Latin-infused sound to Chicagoâs historic Park West in support of their latest album, Better Late Than Never. With 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 […]
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 […]
Live Review: Cage The Elephant and Young The Giant at Credit Union 1 Arena ⢠Chicago
Cage The Elephant Young The Giant Credit Union 1 Arena Chicago, IL Thursday, August 15, 2024 Photos and Live Review by Jeff Elbel Cage the Elephant singer Matt Shultz is breaking new ground on the bandâs tour, supporting its Neon Pill album. In the early 2000s, Peter Gabriel visited the former Tweeter Center in Tinley Park […]
Live Review and Gallery: Green Day with Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas⢠Wrigley Field ⢠Chicago
Green Day and friends Wrigley Field Chicago, IL Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos coming soon by Curt Baran. Rock fans in Chicago have had a busy summer, with Lollapalooza, Pitchfork, and stands by the Rolling Stones and Metallica as a few recent examples. Tuesdayâs concert at Wrigley Field stands among the […]
Live Review: The Church at Summerfest ⢠Milwaukee, WI
The Church Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI Saturday, June 29, 2024 Review by Jeff Elbel After a damp and gloomy Friday in Chicago, Steve Kilbey recognized a good thing when The Church took the stage for the headlining slot at Summerfestâs Miller Lite Oasis on Saturday. He greeted the crowd and remarked upon the âperfect […]
Live Review: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss ⢠Ravinia Festival ⢠Highland Park
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Ravinia Festival Highland Park, IL Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Kyle Dunleavy/Ravinia Festival. Wednesdayâs concert at Ravinia Festival celebrated the seemingly serendipitous pairing of rock legend Robert Plant and bluegrass torchbearer Alison Krauss. While emphasizing roots music and Americana, the bandleadersâ partnership testified to the […]
Photo Gallery: The Damned at Concord Hall ⢠Chicago + Bonus Live Review from The Gothic Theatre ⢠Denver
The Damned Concord Music Hall Chicago, IL June 2, 2024 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Although theyâve maintained a core of usual suspects, The Damned have certainly endured a revolving door of both personnel changes and musical directions. This is not entirely surprising, considering the UK band is now entering its FIFTH decade as […]
Live Review: Robyn Hitchcock at Old Town School of Folk Music ⢠Chicago
Robyn Hitchcock Old Town School of Folk Music Chicago, IL Saturday, May 4, 2024 Reviewed by Jeff Elbel Pop surrealist Robyn Hitchcock performed the second of a two-night stand at the Old Town School of Folk Music on a rain-soaked Saturday night. The career-spanning setlist included many requests coordinated via Hitchcockâs social media accounts, ensuring […]
Live Review & Photo Gallery: Mitski at Auditorium Theatre ⢠Chicago
Mitski Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL Review of Friday, March 22, 2024, show by Jeff Elbel Photos of Sunday, March 24, 2024, show by Curt Baran On Friday, Mitski performed the second in a series of four sold-out concerts at Chicagoâs storied Auditorium Theatre. The run of shows launched a new leg of touring in support […]
Photo Gallery: Alkaline Trio ⢠Aragon Ballroom ⢠Chicago
Alkaline Trio Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL March 16, 2024 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Chicagoâs favorite coffin chasers (and February IE cover stars), Alkaline Trio, brought their Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs tour to Uptownâs Aragon Ballroom for a much-anticipated hometown show. Hours before even a single note was played, the line to enter the […]
Recap and Photo Gallery: Mammoth WVH with Nita Stauss at The Forge ⢠Joliet
Mammoth WVH The Forge Joliet, IL Saturday March 2, 2023 Recap and Photo Gallery by Edward Spinelli Wolfgang Van Halenâs Mammoth WVH treated fans to an intimate sold-out show at The Forge in Joliet on Saturday. After a stunning show at The Vic Theatre last Fall – WVHâs return to the Chicago area shows the […]
Recap and Photo Gallery: Porno For Pyros ⢠Salt Shed ⢠Chicago
Porno For Pyros The Salt Shed Chicago, IL February 26, 2024 Recap and photos by Curt Baran The âFinalâ tour in the Rock milieu has become about as dependable as the boy who cried wolf. But considering that heâs now reached his mid-60s, it certainly makes it easier to believe that Perry Farrell is packing […]
Live Review: The Chicago Philharmonic ⢠Blade Runner Live ⢠Auditorium Theatre ⢠Chicago
The Chicago Philharmonic Blade Runner Live Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL Saturday, February 17, 2024 Review by Jeff Elbel Saturday nightâs event at the Auditorium Theatre opened the Chicago Philharmonicâs 2024 âAuditorium Philmsâ series. The ensemble performed Vangelisâ retro-futuristic soundtrack for director Ridley Scottâs 1982 science fiction film Blade Runner, starring Harrison Ford as replicant hunter Rick Deckard. […]
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