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Stage Buzz: Crowded House at Ravinia • Highland Park

Stage Buzz: Crowded House at Ravinia • Highland Park

| September 4, 2024 | 0 Comments

Neil Finn is justifiably recognized as one of his generation’s finest purveyors of tuneful pop. He’s had his biggest impact with adoring audiences alongside founding bandmate Nick Seymour in Crowded House. Hailing from Australia and New Zealand, the group made its major international splash with the mesmerizing crooner and singalong juggernaut “Don’t Dream It’s Over” in […]

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Stage Buzz: Megadeth, Weezer, Peter Hook and the Light

Stage Buzz: Megadeth, Weezer, Peter Hook and the Light

| September 2, 2024 | 0 Comments

Peter Hook and the Light appear at the Riviera Theatre on Saturday, September 7. If Dave Mustaine hadn’t been ousted from Metallica 41 years ago, there would have been no Megadeth. Considered one of the Big Four of metal, the band has remained one of the genre’s most influential bands. Known for their biting lyrics […]

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Stage Buzz: Pravda Records Anniversary at FitzGerald’s, Mac Sabbath, Pearl Jam, TLC

Stage Buzz: Pravda Records Anniversary at FitzGerald’s, Mac Sabbath, Pearl Jam, TLC

| August 26, 2024 | 0 Comments

  What do you get when you combine an iconic metal band with an iconic fast-food chain? Mac Sabbath. These self-appointed founders of “Drive Thru Metal” are known for parody versions of Black Sabbath songs, which include “Frying Pan,” (“Iron Man”), “Pair-a-Buns” (“Paranoid”), “Sweet Beef” (“Sweet Leaf”), and “Zipping Up the Uniform” (“Symptom of the […]

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Live Review and Gallery: Green Day with Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas• Wrigley Field • Chicago

Live Review and Gallery: Green Day with Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas• Wrigley Field • Chicago

| August 14, 2024 | 0 Comments

Green Day and friends Wrigley Field Chicago, IL Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos coming soon by Curt Baran. Rock fans in Chicago have had a busy summer, with Lollapalooza, Pitchfork, and stands by the Rolling Stones and Metallica as a few recent examples. Tuesday’s concert at Wrigley Field stands among the […]

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Stage Buzz: The Struts, Haunt, Savage Master, Supernatural

Stage Buzz: The Struts, Haunt, Savage Master, Supernatural

| August 13, 2024 | 0 Comments

Southern California metalheads Haunt roll into the Cobra Lounge this Thursday (August 15) to support their latest release, Dreamers. Co-headlining “Thee Eternal Reign” tour is Louisville, Kentucky’s Savage Master, who bring their special sword and sorcery metal with them. Highland, Indiana’s Idol Throne, will be opening the metal shindig, who just recently dropped their new […]

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Stage Buzz • Lollapalooza 2024 Preview: IE Staff Picks

Stage Buzz • Lollapalooza 2024 Preview: IE Staff Picks

| July 29, 2024 | 0 Comments

Chappell Roan, Thursday, August 1 • T-Mobile Stage • 5:00 pm Opening for Olivia Rodrigo and embarking on a triumphant summer festival run has generated a massive new audience for Missouri-born, LA-based Chappell Roan, and her music certainly lives up to the hype. The self-proclaimed Midwest Princess’s debut album (and subsequent breakout single “Good Luck, […]

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Stage Buzz: A Day To Remember, The Pretenders, Vampire Weekend

Stage Buzz: A Day To Remember, The Pretenders, Vampire Weekend

| July 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

A Day to Remember is still embracing change and shaking things up 21 years into their longstanding career. Their latest album, You’re Welcome, marked significant sonic trading in their metalcore roots for a pop-rock, post-hardcore sound. Their wide musical range keeps fans on their toes, so expect to hear a mixed bag when they bring their “Least […]

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Stage Buzz: Pitchfork Music Fest, Model/Actriz, Halestorm, Limp Bizkit

Stage Buzz: Pitchfork Music Fest, Model/Actriz, Halestorm, Limp Bizkit

| July 16, 2024 | 0 Comments

  Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Union Park this weekend for three days of great music, lots of dancing, and good vibes. This year’s lineup features headliners Black Pumas, Jamie xx, and Alanis Morissette. Other acts on the bill include 100 gecs Jai Paul, Carly Rae Jepsen, De La Soul, Bratmobile, Brittany Howard, Grandmaster Flash, […]

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Stage Buzz: Windy City Smokeout, Square Roots Fest, Mother Mother, Pussy Riot

Stage Buzz: Windy City Smokeout, Square Roots Fest, Mother Mother, Pussy Riot

| July 9, 2024 | 0 Comments

  One of Chicago’s most beloved music fests that haven’t fled to the suburbs this year, Windy City Smokeout, is back in the United Center parking lot this weekend with an impressive country lineup, including Thomas Rhett, Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson, and Carrie Underwood. The event also features some of the country’s best BBQ and craft […]

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Stage Buzz: EKKSTACY, NASCAR: The Chainsmokers, The Black Keys, Keith Urban, and Lauren Alaina, The Wallflowers

Stage Buzz: EKKSTACY, NASCAR: The Chainsmokers, The Black Keys, Keith Urban, and Lauren Alaina, The Wallflowers

| July 3, 2024 | 0 Comments

  The Wallflowers, led by Jakob Dylan, are still going strong over 30 years since their debut. Though their most recent album, Exit Wounds, came out in 2021, they’ll forever be known for their ‘90s staples “One Headlight,” “6th Avenue Heartache,” “The Difference,” and “Three Marlenas.” Hear the latest and greatest from the band during […]

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Stage Buzz:  Rolling Stones, Hawthorne Heights, Third Eye Blind

Stage Buzz: Rolling Stones, Hawthorne Heights, Third Eye Blind

| June 26, 2024 | 0 Comments

The Rolling Stones are defying the odds. The original bad boys of rock are still touring and making new music 62 years (!) in their career. Their 24th album, Hackney Diamonds, dropped last year. But it’s classics like “Start Me Up,” “Miss You,” “Paint It Black,” “Sympathy for the Devil,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” and “(I […]

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Stage Buzz: Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Big Suit

Stage Buzz: Brigitte Calls Me Baby, Big Suit

| June 19, 2024 | 0 Comments

Actor, global superstar, dancer, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Janet Jackson has done it all. Even this far into her career, Ms. Jackson shows no signs of stopping. One of the most influential women in R&B/Pop, she still knows how to put on a killer show. See it for yourself when she performs […]

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Stage Buzz: The Dead Daisies with Enuff Z’Nuff, Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash, PVRIS

Stage Buzz: The Dead Daisies with Enuff Z’Nuff, Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash, PVRIS

| June 11, 2024 | 0 Comments

Heavy rock supergroup The Dead Daisies, led by ex-Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi, arrive at Arcada Theatre on Wednesday, June 12. Touring in support of their new single “Light Em Up” (and new album in September), expect an evening of classic tracks (“Rise Up,” “Long Way to Go”) from their decade together. Local glam rockers […]

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Stage Buzz Q & A: Jon Anderson at Copernicus Center • Chicago

Stage Buzz Q & A: Jon Anderson at Copernicus Center • Chicago

| June 5, 2024 | 0 Comments

Jon Anderson is in love with life. At 79 years old, he’s still doing what makes him happy: making and playing music. Not only is he prepping a summer tour with The Band Geeks, but he’s also getting ready to release his 16th solo album, True. With a career spanning several decades, it would be […]

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Stage Buzz: Alien Ant Farm, Allie X, Rick Springfield, Kim Gordon

Stage Buzz: Alien Ant Farm, Allie X, Rick Springfield, Kim Gordon

| June 4, 2024 | 0 Comments

  Alien Ant Farm, the band known for giving Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” a hard rock makeover, returns with Mantras, their first new album in nine years. Though a lot has changed in that time, the band is still unapologetically their brash, high-energy, abrasive selves. Hear fan favorites along with new songs at their Bottom […]

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