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Stage Buzz: Lollapalooza 2021 ⢠Day Two Photo Gallery
Day Two of Lollapalooza 2021 was greeted with what was, arguably, the greatest weather the festival has ever seen. Overnight storms not only tramped the dust down but also shoved the previous dayâs suffocating humidity to places unknown. This blank meteorological canvass got splashed by aural brushstrokes from Oston, Rookie, Mob Rich, Tai Verdes, Black […]
Stage Buzz: Lollapalooza 2021 ⢠Day Three Photo Gallery
Itâs Day Three, and Lolla keeps rolling on. Tonightâs total head-scratcher has Post Malone and Journey headlining on separate ends of Grant Park. YepâŚnot a typo. Letâs also toss in a recently revived Limp Bizkit to really keep it weird. But hey, there was no shortage of contemporaries like Cannons, Jessia, Porches, Michigander, Rence, BIA, […]
Stage Buzz: Lollapalooza 2021 ⢠Day Four Photo Gallery
The curtains are now drawn closed on yet another Lollapalooza. Don’t call it a comeback. The final day featured great sets from The Aquadolls, Brooke Alexx, Sir Chloe, Sofia Valdes, RMR, Princess Nokia, Sarah Barrios, MXMTOON, Brittany Howard, The Front Bottoms, Rico Nasty, Modest Mouse, and Band of Horses. Until next summer⌠-Curt Baran […]
Stage Buzz: Live Review and Photo Gallery – James Taylor and His All-Star Band and Jackson Browne ⢠United Center
James Taylor and His All-Star Band, Jackson Browne Thursday, July 29, 2021 United Center, Chicago, IL The third timeâs the charm. Originally scheduled for the summer of 2020, the long-anticipated tour by James Taylor and His All-Star Band featuring Jackson Browneâs opening set was bumped to June of this year by the pandemic. Opening […]
Stage Buzz: Photo Gallery ⢠Sammy Hagar and The Circle ⢠RiverEdge Park
Sammy Hagar and The Circle (featuring Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson) July 18, 2021 RiverEdge Park Aurora, IL RiverEdge Park in Aurora hosted Hagar and friends on a near-perfect July summer evening. The set-list was stacked with Van Halen (Sammy era faves naturally), and Hagar’s solo hits. Van Halen’s “Right Now” […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz – July 19 – 25 ⢠Sleater-Kinney, Creeper, Guster, Amy Winehouse Tribute
City Winery presents “Harry Chapin 40th Anniversary: A Celebration of Life” on July 19. Tickets are $10, and you can buy them here. Joe Talbot of IDLES streams a BALLEY TV Special, “In Defense of the Arts,” at 1 PM on Tuesday, July 20 on House of Vans London. Filmed in the Old Vic […]
File: Chicagoland Record Collectors Show ⢠Sunday July 18th
After 16 months of pandemic restrictions, the Chicago Record Collectors show – the largest vinyl and CD show in the Midwest – returns this Sunday, July 18, at the Best Western Hillside. Show founder John Govi kept tabs with hotel management during the pandemic, coordinating when it would be safe to bring the show […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz – July 13-19 ⢠Mastodon, Beartooth, Bob Dylan, Psychostick, Ed Sheeran, The Vaccines
Pandora and State Farm present “Pandora Live” featuring Ed Sheeran with Tones and I and Maisie Peters on July 13. RSVP for the free event here. Beartooth performs cuts from their new album Below, along with classic tracks during their âThe Journey Belowâ livestream on Wednesday, July 14 at 7 PM. Get tickets and exclusive […]
Stage Buzz: Livestreams – July 6 – July 13 ⢠Fitz and the Tantrums, Dessa, The Maine, Ronny James Dio
Catch a set from JPEGMAFIA on this weekâs episode of “This is Light” on Twitch Tuesday, July 6 at 8:30 PM. Fitz and the Tantrums perform live from Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in New York this Friday. July 9 at 7 PM. Tickets on sale here. Ford presents Rolas de Grandeza featuring […]
Photo Gallery: R.E.O. Speedwagon and Head East at RiverEdge Park Aurora
While the pandemic continues to affect indoor attendance to some degree, outdoor events are returning with gusto. Aurora Mayor Richard Ervin kicked off RiverEdge Park’s outdoor concert season last Thursday, welcoming “the pride of Champaign,” R.E.O. Speedwagon to the venue with fellow prairie state alums, Head East as openers. As expected, an evening of massive […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz -June 23-27 ⢠Old 97s, Virtual Pride, Brandi Carlile, Voivod, Girl in Red, Dennis DeYoung
This weekâs episode of Bowery Presents features Jamila Woods. Tune in on Twitch at 6 PM this Thursday, June 24. Japanese rock band CHAI streams a set on Noonchrous this Thursday, June 24, at 8 PM. Tickets available here. Arcada Theater owner Ron Onesti‘s pandemic-inspired livestream event “Hangin’ and Bangin’” continues on Thursday, June […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz – June 17-21 ⢠Nile Rodgers, Pearl Jam, Sheryl Crow, Final “Slay at Home” Fest and more
Spotifyâs streaming series presents a live set from Leon Bridges this Thursday, June 17, at various times, including 7 PM. Get tickets and see all available times here. After youâre done getting great deals, check out Amazon Prime Dayâs show with performances from Billie Eilish, H.E.R., and Kid Cudi on Thursday, June 17. Watch it […]
Photo Gallery: Corey Taylor and Cherry Bombs at The Forge of Joliet
IE’s Ed Spinelli captured Corey Taylor on night two of his three sold-out shows at The Forge. Taylor’s setlist served up primarily solo and Stone Sour material, as well as a stellar acoustic version of Slipknot’s “Snuff,” alone worth the price of admission. Other surprises in his set included deep-cut covers like “Lunatic Fringe” (Red […]
Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz – June 10-13 ⢠P.O.D., Liz Phair, Macy Gray, Weezer, Bad Religion and more
Donât miss Japanese Breakfastâs performance of âGliderâ from the upcoming Sable for Summer Game event on Thursday, June 10 at 1 PM. Watch it at summergamefest.com. Rufus Wainwright performs Judy Garlandâs entire 1961 Carnegie Hall set during his âRufus Does Judy at Capitol Studiosâ livestream on Thursday, June 10 at 7 PM. Find tickets […]
Spins: George Porter Jr. and Runninâ Pardners ⢠Crying for Hope
George Porter Jr. and Runninâ Pardners Crying for Hope (Controlled Substance Sound Labs) Bassist George Porter Jr.is widely recognized as a prime mover of funk and soul music, and an ambassador of New Orleansâ treasured musical heritage since the formation of the Meters in 1965. Crying for Hope is Porterâs first album with his crew of […]
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