Stage Buzz
Stage Buzz: Smoking Popes, Billy Corgan, Better Lovers, Atreyu, Mickey Dolenz
This is the last week to experience the Smashing Pumpkinsâ iconic album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness in a new way. Billy Corgan closes out his âA Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadnessâ anniversary shows with the Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus (James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin are also contributing . Hear the […]
Stage Buzz: Mario, Smashing Pumpkins, Luke Spiller, Paul McCartney
R&B singer Mario is bringing his electrifying stage show to intimate theaters for a rare, up-close-and-personal experience. The singer will serenade fans with hits like âLet Me Love You,â âJust a Friend,â and âCrying Out for Meâ during his show at Concord Music Hall this Friday, November 21st. Find tickets here. Smashing Pumpkinsâ Mellon Collie […]
Stage Buzz: IC3PEAK, Pixel Grip, Tom Morello, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets
Itâs no surprise that IC3PEAKâs music found an audience outside of their native Russia. Their latest album, Coming Home, arrived amid political unrest and social uprising. This is the duoâs bread and butter. Theyâve come under fire in their country for their unapologetic criticism of the Russian government. Despite numerous attempts from authorities to censor […]
Stage Buzz: Thrice, Halsey, Thundercat, The Saints ’73-’78
Singer/bass maestro Thundercat keeps fans clamoring for new music. He hasnât released an album since 2020âs It Is What It Is. Luckily, fans can still experience their favorite songs live on Thundercatâs latest outing. The tour makes its Chicago stop at Aragon Ballroom this Friday, November 7th. You can still grab tickets here. Singer/songwriter […]
Spooky (Stage) Buzz: Plain White Tâs and We the Kings, Ho99o9, My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult,
Chicago industrial legends My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult have been shakinâ and groovinâ to their brand of sleazy metal for nearly 40 years. With an eclectic sound spanning disco, metal, and rockabilly, their music is still fresh, exciting, and tantalizing as it was three decades ago. Catch Groovie Mann and co in action […]
Stage Buzz: Lorna Shore, Between the Buried and Me, Herbie Hancock
Thereâs a reason Lorna Shoreâs Will Ramos went viral in 2021; his vocals are out of this world. Ramos and co perform with such fury, it sounds like theyâre summoning demons from hell to join them. In support of their latest album, I Feel the Everblack Festering Within Me, the band hits up Salt Shed […]
Stage Buzz: Elvis Costello, Doechii, Brandy and Monica
If thereâs one artist who’s taken over the hip-hop world within the last year, itâs Doechii. Representing the Florida rap scene, her quirky style and lyrical flow made tracks like âDenial Is a Riverâ and âAnxietyâ explode in popularity. See Doecii in action when she brings her âLive from the Swamp Tourâ to Aragon Ballroom this Tuesday, […]
Stage Buzz: Riot Fest, Tacos and Tequila Festival, Tomorrow X Together, Rhapsody of Fire with Witherfall
Cancel your dinner plans for Thursday night, the Forge in Joliet will be serving a smorgasbord of Heavy Metal. Headliners are Italian symphonic power metal stalwarts Rhapsody of Fire, who are touring in support of  2024’s Challenge the Wind, as well as celebrating the 25th anniversary of their classic Dawn of Victory album. LAâs Witherfall also […]
Stage Buzz: Mudvayne, Lady Gaga, YUNGBLUD
Dominic Richard Harrison, better known as YUNGBLUD, fuses his love of hip-hop, post punk, punk rock, and pop punk for a sound that can only be defined as âYUNGBLUD.â He continues to evolve on his newest album, Idols, which may be his most ambitious record yet. Hear cuts from the new album along with fan […]
Stage Buzz: Finn Wolfhard, PUP, Clipse
Finn Wolfhard is best known for playing Mike Wheeler on Netflix’s hit Stranger Things, but in recent years, heâs set his sights on his other passion: music. After spending time in bands Calpurnia and The Aubreys, Wolfhard released his debut solo album, Happy Birthday, this past June. Hear Wolfhardâs jangly, indie pop sound when he […]
Stage Buzz: Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters at Joe’s Live September 16 ⢠Rosemont
The Boxmasters â featuring musician/actor Billy Bob Thornton and guitarist J.D. Andrew – plays an amalgam of twangy country music, jangling rockabilly, and infectious pop, with large doses of Americana and British Invasion influences. Although most people are primarily familiar with Thornton as an actor, music was his first love. Thornton initially started out as […]
Stage Buzz: Oasis, System of a Down, The Black Parade
Oasis shocked everyone when they reunited earlier this year. The Gallagher brothers achieved legendary status thanks to iconic songs like âWonderwallâ and their constant bickering. With their deadpan style, poignant lyrics, and retro-tinged sound, they became the Kings of Britpop â a title they retain to this day. Oasis brings their highly anticipated reunion tour […]
Stage Buzz: Nine Inch Nails, Coheed and Cambria, Simple Plan
Over the course of three decades, Nine Inch Nails has evolved from a one-man project into a powerhouse of industrial rock. With albums like Pretty Hate Machine, The Downward Spiral, and The Fragile, Trent Reznor touched a raw nerve with critics and fans alike. While Reznor keeps fans on the edge of their seats for new music, […]
Live Review: Cage The Elephant at Salt Shed ⢠Chicago
Cage the Elephant The Salt Shed Chicago, IL Friday, Aug 1, 2025 Review by Jeff Elbel Itâs a good season to be a Cage the Elephant fan in Chicago. On Thursday, the band played a standout set during the golden hour of Lollapaloozaâs first day. Next month, the band will return to open for Oasis at […]
Stage Buzz: Lollapalooza 2025 Undercard: Ratboys, julie, Orla Gartland, Winnetka Bowling League, Wasia Project, Wunderhorse
Lollapalooza returns for its 20th year to historic Grant Park in Chicago on the lakefront. From its âhumbleâ beginnings as a traveling tour in the ’90s to its current incarnation as a 4-day celebration of emerging and headlining artists across every imaginable genre each summer, Lollapalooza has developed a unique connection to Chicago despite its […]
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