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Reviewed: American Music Festival – FitzGerald’s ā¢ Berwyn
American Music Festival FitzGerald’s July 1-4 Berwyn, IL Reviewed by William Tokash Photos from Day Four by Curt Baran FitzGeraldās legendary American Music Festival returned to Berwyn this 4thĀ of JulyĀ weekend following a 2-year Covid-induced hiatus with one of the most diverse musical lineups this venerable fest has seen in its 39-year history. This […]
Stage Buzz: Blues on The Fox, Adam Melchor, Flogging Molly, Bayside
Donāt miss The Chicks at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL, this Wednesday, June 15, at 7:30 PM. Get tickets here. Bayside performs at Concord Music Hall with Thrice and Anxious on Wednesday, June 15. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available here. Iconic duo ’80s and ’90sĀ Tears for Fears bring […]
Live Review: The Musical Box at Arcada Theatre ā¢ St Charles
The Musical Box The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL Friday, June 10, 2022 The Musical Box, the renowned Genesis-with-Peter Gabriel tribute band, has long been a fan-favorite musical export from The Great White North. This Canadian marvel has entertained the enormous Genesis and Peter Gabriel following for 29 years, with next year marking […]
Stage Buzz: Midnight Oil, Blues And Brews, Sumo Cyco, Chicago Blues Fest, Lita Ford
T-Pain, along with special guests Erica Banks, Young Cash, and Mason Dane, will perform at the House of Blues on Wednesday, June 8. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are on sale here. Cane Hill swings by Reggieās Rock Club as part of āThe Krewe Due Sang Tourā on Wednesday, June 8. Doors open at […]
Stage Buzz: Joss Stone, Belle & Sebastian, Deftones, Coldplay
Want to see a show but not leave the house? Check out Joss Stone’s “Live from the Ryman in Nashville” on May 24 at 9:30 PM. Purchase your virtual ticket here. Tori Amos brings her breathtaking āOcean to Ocean Tourā to the Auditorium Theatre with support from Companion this Wednesday, May 25, at 7:30 PM. […]
Live Review: Steve Hackett at Copernicus Center ā¢ Chicago
Steve Hacket and his band (Photo: Steven Kikoen) Steve Hackett Copernicus Center Chicago, IL Thursday, May 5, 2022 Reviewed by Steven Kikoen I first saw Steve Hackett live at The Auditorium Theatre in Chicago in the ā70s. It was the first Genesis tour after the departure of Peter Gabriel. The previous year, I […]
Stage Buzz: Patti Smith, John 5, Fontaines D.C., Interpol, Saba, Escape The Fate
The legendary Patti Smith and her band will play an intimate hometown show at the Metro this Wednesday, May 4th at 8 PM. You donāt want to miss this, so get tickets here. Death metal band Gatecreeper along with special guests Narrow Head, 200 Stab Wound, and Fearing will play Bottom Lounge on Thursday, May […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Claudettes at The Venue ā¢ Aurora
The Claudettes The Venue, Aurora, IL Friday, April 29, 2022 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel This year holds the potential for good things for the Claudettes, and the band is working hard to make up for the lost time. The Chicago-based quartet releasedĀ High Times in the DarkĀ in early 2020 to a strong response from […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Wilco at Auditorium Theatre ā¢ Chicago
Wilco Yankee Hotel Foxtrot 20th Anniversary Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL April 24, 2022 Review by Jeffrey Kotthoff; Additional photos by Jeff Elbel and photos courtesy of Auditorium Theatre/Andy Argyrakis Wilcoās 2002 album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot was born of dysfunction and chaos. For most bands, the idea of looking back and celebrating what by all accounts […]
Live Review and Gallery: Transatlantic at Arcada Theatre ā¢ St. Charles
Transatlantic Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL Thursday, April 21, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Ed Spinelli. Thursday was a big night for Chicagoland fans of progressive rock. Transatlantic returned to the genreās haven at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, where the prog supergroup also performed on its last major tour in 2014. […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Spoon with Margaret Glaspy at Riviera Theatre ā¢ Chicago
Spoon Riviera Theater, Chicago, IL Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Curt Baran. Spoon traveled to Chicago on Tuesday and visited the Riviera Theater for a hotly anticipated and sold-out concert in support of its new album Lucifer on the Sofa. āAll right! Chicago turned up,ā said beaming frontman Britt Daniel […]
Gallery and Recap: PUP at The Riviera Theatre ā¢ Chicago
PUP Riviera Theatre Chicago, IL April 3rd, 2021 Recap by Ashley Perez Hollingsworth Photos by Curt Baran After two long years, PUP made their triumphant return to Chicago on Sunday night for their sold-out show at The Riviera Theatre. Playing one of their largest headline shows so far, the night was not only a celebration […]
Live Review: Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs at Park West ā¢ Chicago
Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs Park West, Chicago, IL Saturday, April 2, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel Photo by Chris Phelps After a delay of two full years, Mike Campbell was finally able to bring his band the Dirty Knobs to Park West. The guitarist and former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers co-captain […]
Stage Buzz: English Beat, Chi-Town Blues Festival, Slowthai, Maxwell, Clutch
Code Orange with special guests Loathe, Vended, and Dying Wish plays Metro this Monday, April 4 at 7 PM. Tickets are available here. The Flaming Lipsā āAmerican Head American Tourā swings by The Riviera Theatre on Wednesday, April 6 at 8 PM. You can still get tickets here. We Were Promised Jetpacks and Weakend Friends […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Nick Cave and Warren Ellis – Auditorium Theatre ā¢ Chicago
Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL Sunday, March 20, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel Photos by Andy Argyrakis courtesy of the Auditorium Theatre When Australian singer-songwriter Nick Cave last performed at the venerable Auditorium Theatre in 2017, there was no trace of worry about a global pandemic. The show became a religious […]
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