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Live Review and Photo Gallery: Nick Cave and Warren Ellis – Auditorium Theatre • 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 […]
Spins: Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs • External Combustion
Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs External Combustion (BMG) Mike Campbell wrote piles of great rock ‘n’ roll and jangle-pop songs during a 40-year career as lead guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (and Mudcrutch), but waited until the untimely 2017 loss of his co-captain before releasing his own album. Campbell even sublimated his […]
Stage Buzz: PUP at The Riviera Theatre • Chicago
Just a day after the release of their highly anticipated new album, THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND, Toronto punks PUP will play the Riviera Theatre on Sunday, April 3. PUP is one of those rare bands who hasn’t released a bad album. If anything, they’ve only gotten better, but if you told them that, they would probably […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Colin Hay at Thalia Hall • Chicago
Colin Hay at Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL Saturday, March 26, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel Photos by Philamonjaro Even more welcome to many music lovers than the first robin of spring is the return of Colin Hay to touring as a solo acoustic juggernaut. The erstwhile Men at Work bandleader is now well established as […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Zebra and Angel at Arcada Theatre
Zebra at Arcada Theatre, with special guest Angel St. Charles, IL Friday, March 18, 2022 Review and Photos by Jeff Elbel An otherwise wet and dreary Friday evening was enlivened for those who visited the Arcada Theatre to witness the return of ‘80s rock heroes Zebra. In the band’s 47-year career, it was only […]
Photo Gallery: Mammoth WVH and Dirty Honey at House of Blues • Chicago
Mammoth WVH and Dirty Honey March 16, 2022 House of Blues Chicago, IL Recap and photos by Edward Spinelli The “Young Guns Tour,” featuring Mammoth WVH and Dirty Honey, finally made its way through Chicago at House of Blues on Wednesday. Like hundreds of other shows during the pandemic, the original tour dates were derailed […]
IE Advertiser Message: Zebra and Angel at Arcada Theatre • St. Charles
Arcada Theatre in St. Charles is bringing 2 stalwart bands of ’70s and ’80s hard rock, Zebra, and Angel to the venue on Friday, March 18, IE readers can get 25%off tickets with a special offer listed below. Long Island-based heavy rockers Zebra, crashed out of the gate on their self-titled debut album in 1983 and […]
Stage Buzz: Sparks, Flogging Molly, Ween, Napalm Death, Knuckle Puck
Drug Church brings “The Hygiene Tour” featuring One Step Closer, Soul Blind, and Lurk to Beat Kitchen on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 PM. Sorry, this one is sold out! Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a live performance from Flogging Molly streamed from the Hollywood Palladium on Thursday, March 17 at 11 PM. Find […]
Stage Buzz: Hoodoo Gurus, Bonobo, Elle King, Billie Eilish
Dua Lipa brings her “Future Nostalgia” tour to the United Center on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 PM. You can still grab tickets here. If you’d rather stay in on Wednesday you can check out James Arthur’s “Stripped Back at the Royal Albert Hall” livestream on March 9 at 8 PM. Buy tickets here. […]
Photo Gallery : Wetleg at Thalia Hall • Chicago
Wet Leg Thalia Hall Chicago, IL March 4, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Wet Leg (Heather Chambers and Rhian Teasdale) are currently living their best lives. The quintet from the music mecca that is the Isle of Wight (insert sarcasm here) released the single “Chaise Longue” last year year and has racked up […]
Live Review and Galley: Neal Morse Band • Arcada Theatre • St. Charles
The Neal Morse Band The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL February 19, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel Photos by Luciano J. Bilotti The Neal Morse Band presented a master class in progressive rock on Saturday night, with a hint of laudable grace under pressure as the quintet returned to a faithful audience at the supportive […]
Photo Gallery: Ghost and Volbeat • Allstate Arena • Rosemont
Ghost & Volbeat Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL February 18, 2022 Recap and Photos by Edward Spinelli Co-headliners Ghost and Volbeat brought the fans out en masse (despite a freak snow squall) to Allstate Arena Friday. Beelzebub ruled the evening. Ghost vocalist Tobias Forge donned his signature ghoul makeup like a 19th-century zombie in the […]
Live Review: Emmylou Harris and the Red Dirt Boys • Old Town School of Folk Music • Chicago
Emmylou Harris and the Red Dirt Boys Old Town School of Folk Music January 31, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel The snow forecast for a Monday evening held off long enough to allow Emmylou Harris fans clear passage to and from the Old Town School of Folk Music in Lincoln Square. Inside Maurer Hall, the […]
Stage Buzz: Enuff Z’Nuff with Firehouse at The Arcada Theatre • St. Charles
Enuff Z’Nuff with Firehouse Arcada Theatre Saturday, February 5 St. Charles, IL There’s nothing like a hometown show… and a two-for-one to boot. Chicago’s power-pop rockers Enuff Z’Nuff will be playing back-to-back nights at LiveWire Lounge in Chicago on Friday, Feb. 4, and the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles the following night (February 5) with […]
Photo Gallery: Kacey Musgraves with King Princess and MUNA • United Center, Chicago
Kacey Musgraves United Center Chicago, IL January 20, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Kacey Musgraves’ “Star-Crossed: Unveiled” tour has officially put rubber on the pavement. The 15-date sojourn landed at Chicago’s United Center on Thursday night, replete with gorgeous set pieces, a crackling band, and a clip filled with rounds of break-up songs. […]
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