Stage Buzz
Stage Buzz: Cold Waves, Iron Maiden, Randy Stonehill, Sweet, Chelsea Wolfe
English heavy metal titans Iron Maiden are celebrating over 50 years of searing guitar riffs, Eddie the Monster, and Bruce Dickinsonâs insane vocals. The band behind metal staples âRun to the Hills,â âThe Trooper,â âAces High,â and â2 Minutes to Midnightâ continues to influence a new generation of fans. The band brings their âRun for […]
Stage Buzz and Spin: Blockchain Coalition ⢠Postmodern Distraction Album Release Show ⢠Tailgaters ⢠Bolingbrook
Blockchain Coalition Postmodern Distraction (Blockchain Coalition) Chicago heavy harmonic rockers Blockchain Coalition return with a gratifying and solid follow-up to their 2023 standout debut album, The New Normal, proving they have the chops to deliver another strong set of music after a three-year layoff. Born from the ashes of the beloved Veilside (along with […]
Stage Buzz: Riot Fest Preview
Riot Fest weekend is approaching. To kick off the highly anticipated festival, Barbarians of California will perform a chaotic set at Cobra Lounge. The brainchild of AWOLNATIONâs Aaron Bruno and producer/engineer Eric Stenman, the band makes hardcore thatâs chaotic, loud, intense, and most importantly, fun. Expect to hear cuts from their latest album, MEGATONS, […]
Live Review: Black Duck and Joan Shelley at Sound & Gravity Festival ⢠Judson & Moore Distillery ⢠Constellation ⢠Chicago
Sound and Gravity Festival Black Duck Joan Shelley Sunday, September 6, 2026 Review and live photos by Jeff Elbel Constellation Performing Artsâ second Sound & Gravity festival concluded on Sunday, offering a wide-ranging selection of adventurous music at several Bucktown/Avondale event spaces. Artists traveled from across the country and around the world to perform experimental […]
Stage Buzz: Skrillex, TLC and Salt-N-Peppa, Garth Brooks
Two â90s trailblazers are teaming up for an unforgettable tour that takes you back to the days of high fades, oversized pants, and MTV. TLC and Salt-N-Peppa are bringing their âItâs Iconicâ tour with special guest En Vogue to Huntington Bank Pavilion this week. Expect a night of dancing and great music when it goes […]
Stage Buzz: Sound & Gravity Festival, Rob Zombie, North Coast Music Fest, Danny Elfman, Babymetal
What do you get when metal, Japanese Idol culture, and J-pop collide? You get BABYMETAL, who are celebrating 16 years of âkawaii metal.â The group brings their vivid, highly choreographed, and kick-ass show to Chicago this weekend with special guests Halestorm and Violent Vira. It all goes down at Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island […]
Stage Buzz: The Ooozinâ Ahhs at Berwyn Car Show ⢠Cigars and Stripes BBQ ⢠Berwyn
Berwynâs Route 66 car show is one of the larger local and national vehicles shows held annually so it definitely makes it worth the visit. Itâs a huge one-day automotive festival held along historic Ogden Avenue (Route 66) between Oak Park Ave. and Ridgeland Ave. With 30,000 spectators expected and hundreds of classic and exotic […]
Stage Buzz: Peter Hook & the Light, Kesha, Robert Rolfe Feddersen, Corn Fest
Berwynâs Cigars & Stripes BBQ has brought back food and fun to Route 66 for 25 years, and theyâre celebrating this week on Wednesday, August 26, with their Bike Meetup, featuring Loudmouth vocalist Robert Rolfe Feddersen on stage. Feddersen became a favorite of legendary producer Steve Albini over several years, and heâll be mining his catalog midweek on Ogden […]
Stage Buzz: Jimmy Eat World, Ricky Martin, Big Suit, Usher
Jimmy Eat World is celebrating 25 years of their seminal album Bleed American. Featuring hits like âThe Middle,â âThe Sweetness,â âA Praise Chorus,â and âIf You Donât, Donât,â the album has been constantly hailed as one of the best punk records of all time. Youâll have a chance to hear this iconic album in full […]
Stage Buzz: Lollapalooza, Ben Folds, Guns Nâ Roses
The biggest event of the summer is finally here! Lollapalooza kicks off this weekend, bringing four nights of music, fun, and good vibes to end your summer right. As always, this yearâs lineup is stacked, featuring Clipse, Turnstile, Olivia Dean, Charli XCX, YUNGBLUD, Lorde, sombr, Wet Leg, The xx, Loathe, Haue & Freddy, Viagra Boys, […]
Stage Buzz: Lollapalooza 2026 Undercard Preview ⢠Chicago
The Braymores ⢠Thursday, July 30 ⢠BMI Stage ⢠1:00 p.m Chicagoâs Braymores deliver a familiar blend of folk and roots rock, recalling bands nurtured in the city, including The Insiders and Way Down Wanderers.  Add a dash of atmospheric shoegaze to their mix, and itâs a more than interesting result. Their surprisingly solid […]
Stage Buzz: Evanescence, Bob Dylan, Muse, Taste of Westmont
Over 20 years ago, we were swept away by Evanescence thanks to âBring Me to Life.â Amy Leeâs soaring vocals paired with heavy guitars were unlike anything at the time. Lee and the rest of the band continue to captivate audiences around the world. The band brings its world tour with Spiritbox and Nova Twins […]
Stage Buzz: Of Montreal, Buju Banton and Stephen Marley, Louis Tomlinson
Once upon a time, Of Montreal was an indie rock band making waves with their blend of psychedelic pop, funk, and R&B. Now, 20 albums deep into their career, theyâre indie rock veterans. Taking their new album, aethermead, on the road, the band will perform at Thalia Hall with CorMae this Tuesday, June 30th. Grab […]
Stage Buzz: Kim Gordon, âWeird Alâ Yankovic, The Human League
Kim Gordon will always be remembered for her groundbreaking work with Sonic Youth, but over the years, she has broken out to pave her own successful solo career. Now on her third album, the singer continues to prove why she remains one of the most impactful forces in music. Gordon brings the âPlay Meâ […]
Stage Buzz: The Strokes, Sheila E, Chicago Pride Fest, Taste of Randolph
Our favorite New York City (home of the NBA world champion Knicks) rock band is finally back. The Strokes are returning with their first new album in six years, Reality Awaits. Though we have to wait a little longer for the new record, the band will bring the highly anticipated âReality Awaitsâ tour to the United […]
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