Live Reviews
Recap and Photo Gallery: Porno For Pyros ā¢ Salt Shed ā¢ Chicago
Porno For Pyros The Salt Shed Chicago, IL February 26, 2024 RecapĀ and photos by Curt Baran The āFinalā tour in the Rock milieu has become about as dependable as the boy who cried wolf. But considering that heās now reached his mid-60s, it certainly makes it easier to believe that Perry Farrell is packing […]
Live Review: The Chicago Philharmonic ā¢ Blade Runner Live ā¢ Auditorium Theatre ā¢ Chicago
The Chicago PhilharmonicĀ Blade Runner Live Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL Saturday, February 17, 2024 Review by Jeff Elbel Saturday nightās event at the Auditorium Theatre opened the Chicago Philharmonicās 2024 āAuditoriumĀ Philmsā series. The ensemble performed Vangelisā retro-futuristic soundtrack for director Ridley Scottās 1982 science fiction filmĀ Blade Runner,Ā starring Harrison Ford as replicant hunter Rick Deckard. […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Black Pumas at Salt Shed ā¢ Chicago
Black Pumas The Salt Shed, Chicago, IL Saturday, January 27, 2024 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Philamonjaro. Austin, Texas-based psychedelic soul duo Black Pumas crowned a triumphant three-night run in Chicago with Saturday nightās sold-out performance at the Salt Shed. Singer Eric Burton and former Grupo Fantasma guitaristĀ Adrian Quesada led a sharp six-piece backing […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Claudettes at Old Town School of Folk Music ā¢ Chicago
The Claudettes Old Town School of Folk Music December 9, 2023 Review by Jeff Elbel. Live Photos by Timothy Hiatt. The Claudettes concluded a sprint of travel dates with a sold-out hometown gig at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Lincoln Square on Saturday. The bandās wide-ranging set list drew from the […]
Live Review: Geddy Lee at Auditorium Theatre ā¢ Chicago
My Effinā Life in Conversation Book Tour Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL Sunday, December 3, 2023 Review by Jeff Elbel. Rush frontman Geddy Lee has performed in Chicago concert halls, including the Auditorium Theatre, many times during the last five decades, but never like he did on Sunday when appearing on his speaking tour for […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Rick Holmstrom Band at SPACE ā¢ Evanston
The Rick Holmstrom Band Thursday, November 30, 2023 SPACE, Evanston, IL Review and photos by Jeff Elbel. For music fans with boundary-bypassing tastes running through jazz, blues, roots, soul, folk, swamp-rock, R&B and gospel, Evanstonās SPACE was the place to be on a drizzly Thursday evening. California guitarist Rick Holmstrom brought his expert rhythm section […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Tubes at Arcada Theatre ā¢ St. Charles
The Tubes Arcada Theatre St. Charles, IL November 29, 2023 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Ed Spinelli. Veteran art rockers the Tubes made their third visit to the Arcada Theatre on Wednesday night, playing a set that touched on popular favorites and deep tracks alike. The show began with a run through […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Marvelous 3 at House of Blues ā¢ Chicago
Marvelous 3 House of Blues Chicago, IL Friday, November 3, 2023 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel The energy, musicianship, and production of Fridayās concert at House of Blues by the Marvelous 3 did not seem like the work of a band playing a mere five gigs after 22 years apart (aside from a […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Darkness at The Vic Theatre ā¢ Chicago
The Darkness The Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL Friday, October 13, 2023 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel Bone-crunching guitar riffs, pop hooks, soaring falsetto melodies, cheeky lyrics, and dazzling solos were in ample supply on Friday as the Darkness visited the Vic Theatre to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album Permission to Land. […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Peter Gabriel at United Center ā¢ Chicago
Peter GabrielĀ United Center Chicago, IL Saturday, September 30, 2023 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Curt Baran. Peter Gabriel has publicly described a new album calledĀ i/oĀ since the days soon following the release of 2002āsĀ Up. The British singer/songwriter and activist even teased individual songs from the long-gestating project on prior trips to Chicago in 2012 […]
Live Review: Honeymoon Suite with Aldo Nova at Arcada Theatre ā¢ St. Charles
Honeymoon Suite, Aldo Nova The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL Friday, September 15, 2023 Review by Jeff Elbel Fans of Canadian rock flocked to the Arcada Theatre on Friday for rare local appearances by ’80s hitmakers Honeymoon Suite and Aldo Nova.Ā Hailing from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Honeymoon Suite arrived to play a 65-minute opening set […]
Live Review & Photo Gallery: Duran Duran with Nile Rodgers and Chic and Bastille at Charter One Pavilion ā¢ 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. ā80s alternative-pop survivors Duran Duran arrived at Northerly […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Bruce Springsteen at Wrigley Field ā¢ 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 andĀ the E Street Band ushered in the weekend with a second sold-out performance on Friday night in the Cubsā outfield. At showtime, the members […]
Live Review: Cheap Trick at Metro ā¢ Chicago
Cheap Trick with Brokeback Sunday, July 16, 2023 Metro, Chicago, IL Review by Jeff Elbel The 40th-anniversary celebration at Chicagoās venerable Metro continued on Sunday by welcoming Rockfordās finest rock and roll export,Ā Cheap Trick, for a sold–out show. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers maintain a regular presence in the area, but Sundayās show […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: American Music Festival – FitzGeraldās ā¢ Berwyn
American Music Festival FitzGeraldās June 30 – July 3 Berwyn, IL Reviewed by William Tokash Photos from Day One, Three, and Four by Curt Baran FitzGeraldās iconic American Music Festival in Berwyn, commenced on 4th of July weekend, celebrating its 40th year, making it one of the longest-running and storied music festivals in the country. […]
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