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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 â80s rock heroes Zebra. In the bandâs 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 âYoung Guns Tour,â 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 âThe Hygiene Tourâ 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. Pattyâs 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 âFuture Nostalgiaâ tour to the United Center on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 PM. You can still grab tickets here. If youâd rather stay in on Wednesday you can check out James Arthurâs âStripped Back at the Royal Albert Hallâ 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 âChaise Longueâ 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 Thereâs nothing like a hometown show… and a two-for-one to boot. Chicagoâs power-pop rockers Enuff ZâNuff 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 Musgravesâ âStar-Crossed: Unveiledâ tour has officially put rubber on the pavement. The 15-date sojourn landed at Chicagoâs United Center on Thursday night, replete with gorgeous set pieces, a crackling band, and a clip filled with rounds of break-up songs. […]
Spins: Robbie Williams ⢠Iâve Been Expecting You
Robbie Williams Iâve Been Expecting You LP reissue (Island/UMC) Transcending boy band roots and released at the height of Britpop, erstwhile Take That vocalist Robbie Williamsâ Iâve Been Expecting You has aged considerably well. Although Williams never quite became the household name in North America that many expected, the singer made a strong showing while […]
Spins: The Beach Boys ⢠Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surfâs Up Sessions 1969-1971
The Beach Boys Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surfâs Up Sessions 1969-1971 (UMe/Capitol) Sunflower and Surfâs Up were the Beach Boysâ 16th and 17th studio albums, released on August 30 of 1970 and 1971, respectively. Sunflower was the Beach Boysâ first album for Reprise Records after the band left Capitol Records ensconced as the most […]
Spins: Daryl Hall and John Oates ⢠Live at the Troubadour
Daryl Hall and John Oates Live at the Troubadour LP (BMG) This 3xLP set marks the vinyl debut of the top-selling pop duoâs 2008 performance at Los Angelesâ famed nightclub. In the pairâs first performance at The Troubadour in 35 years, Daryl Hall and John Oates take a special trip back to 1973 by […]
Live Review and Gallery: Jeff Tweedy at Metro ⢠Chicago
Jeff Tweedy Metro, Chicago, IL Thursday, December 23, 2021 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel Chicagoâs hottest ticket for rock fans during the holiday season was Thursday nightâs show at Metro. Jeff Tweedy and his band did not disappoint during the second of two concerts, performing a joyful set that brimmed with a sense […]
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