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Stage Buzz: The Living Deads, Cash O’Reily, The Amazing Mike BBQ Brunch at Stripes BBQ, Berwyn
Sunday, July 14 – Noon – 6 pm Cash O’Reily, The Amazing Mike, The Living Deads Stripes BBQ Berwyn, IL If youâre ready to beat the heat this weekend, Berwynâs Stripes BBQ is hosting an intriguing summer Sunday live music brunch featuring country/rockabilly/ punk rockers The Living Deads, and blues and Americana singer/songwriter Cash O’Reily, […]
Advertiser Message: Baby Shark Live! at Rosemont Theatre May 3rd 2020
Youâre going to the summer festival, but what about the kids? Baby Shark Live! at @RosemontTheatre with new shows added May 3rd. You read correctly âBaby Shark Live!â is bringing the song of the year to the Rosemont Theatre with new shows added on May 3rd, 2020. Read: What’s behind the insane popularity of ‘Baby […]
Advertiser Message – Stage Buzz: Scott Stapp at 1175, Kansasville, WI
Creed singer Scott Stapp has indicated the band is finally in a good place personally after several years of a mini legal cold war, but that hasn’t slowed down his solo career. Stapp’s third solo album The Space Between the Shadows, mines heavy autobiographical territory, especially with his first single. âPurpose for Pain,â is Stapp’s […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Paul McCartney at The TaxSlayer Center Moline, IL
Paul McCartney TaxSlayer Center Moline Tuesday, June 11, 2019 If thereâs anyone on earth who could kick up their feet and collect royalty checks until kingdom come, itâs Paul McCartney, who besides flying high with Wings and steadily cranking out solo material or duets with everyone from his late frenemy Michael Jackson to current conquerors […]
Live Review: David Crosby at Arcada Theatre
An Evening with David Crosby and Friends Monday, May 13, 2019 The Arcada Theatre There is something about being in the presence of David Crosby that is oddly reassuring. Itâs a bit ineffable to explain this irrefutable comfort the audience seems to be feeling as a result of the undeniably âhipâ vibe emanating […]
Photo Gallery: Billy Eilish at United Center
Billie Eilish is an old soul. There can be no other explanation as to how the 17 year-old phenomenon has so completely tapped into the human and emotional condition of her generation. Originally scheduled for the considerably smaller Aragon Ballroom (capacity 5000), tickets disappeared as quickly as they were made available, so a second show […]
Spins: The Mekons, Signal The Launch, Foreigner, Journey
The Mekons Deserted (Bloodshot) This isn’t the Joshua Tree that U2 wrote about 30 years ago. But peering into their crystal ball, you would think they’d approve (and be disturbed) by the Mekons version of southern California’s treasured landmark inspiration on Deserted. Climate change, industrial expansion, government shutdowns, and neglect threaten Joshua Tree National Forest, […]
Photo Gallery: Florence + The Machine at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Even by Chicago standards, this Spring has been a series of whiplash inducing temperature swings. So it seemed almost compassionate that Ma Nature would save some of her finest work for the opening of the outdoor concert season. How appropriate then that this weather was the backdrop for Florence + The Machine. Considering sheâs always […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Who at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
The Who Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Tuesday, May 21, 2019 When the Who booked an outdoor show at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park as part of their Moving On! Tour, fans and band alike anticipated a great night of classic rock in fine spring weather. Ticketholders on the lawn encountered soggy seats, […]
Stage Buzz: Judas Priest at Rosemont Theatre
Judas Priest Saturday, May 25th Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL British metal pioneers Judas Priest have toured hard in support of their 2018 Firepower album, and their upcoming intimate performance Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre shows they’ve got a seemingly endless supply of fans to mine in the Chicago area. In last year’s cover story in […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Johnny Marr at The Vic Theatre
Johnny Marr The Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL Monday, May 13, 2019 Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marrâs last appearance in Chicago was a short-but-sweet set under the afternoon sun in Douglas Park at Riot Fest. This brief blast of Eurocentric alt-pop was timed to help introduce new material from 2018âs Call the Comet, the third in […]
Live Review: Mike Stern at Jazz Showcase
Mike Stern Band Saturday, May 11, 2019 Jazz Showcase, Chicago Jazz guitar virtuoso Mike Stern and his band settled into the Jazz Showcase for their annual week of residency, and audiences were most definitely in for a treat. Upon entering the Showcase, I was immediately greeted by Ainsley, who was welcoming the faithful as […]
Photo Gallery: The 1975 at United Center
Manchester’s The 1975 were greeted with an expected rapturous ovation when they took the stage at United Center Thursday. Hand it to the band, they’ve diligently worked Sunday side stages at Lollapalooza, and “smaller” shows at Lincoln Hall and the Riviera to slowly build an audience to finally play the United Center. The band is […]
Recap and Photo Gallery: PUP at Metro
Toronto punks PUP have quickly grown out of the small venues they frequented only a few years ago. Whereas their last Chicago visit saw them playing Empty Bottle, this time they brought their high-octane energy for the first of two sold-out nights at the Metro with fellow Canadians Casper Skull and Chicago punk rockers Ratboys […]
Photo Gallery: Rise Against at Chicago Theatre
At the end of their third song, âAudience Of One,â Rise Against lead singer Tim McIlrath joked, âI donât think weâve ever stayed this still for this long.â So what occasion caused the Chicago punk rock quartet to strike such statuesque poses? A special evening dubbed âGhost Note Symphony’s,â which shares its name with the […]
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