Stage Buzz
Stage Buzz: Dave Davies at Arcada Theater
In 2014, the Kinksâ âYou Really Got Meâ turned 50 years old. Since that astonishing milestone, guitarist Dave Davies has only gotten busier. After returning to touring work in support of 2013âs invigorated I Will Be Me, he followed quickly with 2014âs Rippinâ Up Time, the 2015 live album Rippinâ Up New York City, and […]
Stage Buzz: Overkill at Concord Hall
New Jersey’s âWrecking Crewâ and old guard thrash metal kings, Overkill are back with their 18th album, The Grinding Wheel on February 10th. The 2017 line-up features members vocalist Bobby âBlitzâ Ellsworth, bassist D.D. Verni, guitarists Dave Linsk and Derek Tailer and drummer Ron Lipnicki, all intact and energized. The Grinding Wheel is the perfect […]
Stage Buzz: DevilDriver at Portage Theater
California groove-metal machine, DevilDriver have returned with a ferocious seventh album, Trust No One. On 10 tracks, vocalist Dez Fafara is like a ticking time bomb ready to explode. With a dose of anger and brutal rants about life being destroyed by trust, this is Fafara at his cynical best. Gearing up for their first […]
Stage Buzz: Tribute Weekend!
January usually means snow and cold in Chicago and reduced touring schedules for a lot of bigger bands. It also opens up tour dates, which means national tribute bands get to showcase their wares to fans. This weekend a couple of acclaimed tribute acts from opposite ends of the musical spectrum will hit the stage […]
Stage Buzz â Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper at Tailgaters
Legendary British heavy metal band Grim Reaper is back. Original vocalist Steve Grimmett reformed the band in 2006 as Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper, and they’ve just released their first album of new material in 29 years. Walking In The Shadows combines 12 fiery tracks reminiscent of the bandâs early roots with a vigorous spirit. Usually […]
Stage Buzz: Epica at Concord Hall
Dutch symphonic metallers Epica return to Chicago via Concord Hall only nine months after their rescheduled North American tour, which was cut short due to a family illness. At the time, the band was already in songwriting mode for its new album, which ultimately became the fantastic The Holographic Principle. Epica’s writing and recording schedule […]
Photo Gallery: Magnificent Coloring Day @ US Cellular Field
Curt Baran captured a historic day of music on the South Side produced by Chance The Rapper with special guests Kanye West, Tyler The Creator, John Legend, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Common, Alicia Keys and more a cast of 44,000 fans. Read Jessi Roti’s full review HERE
Photo Gallery: Riot Fest Chicago 2016 – Day 1
Day 1 at Riot Fest, and the focus stayed on the music (not the weather). Over 100 photos are included for your viewing pleasure, including The Flaming Lips, Ween, Dillinger Escape Plan, Julian Marley, Bad Cop Bad Cop and The Specials. Curt Baran manned the lens at Ogden and Sacramento…
Photo Gallery: Riot Fest Chicago 2016 – Day 2
It’s Day 2 and faux Indian Summer continues to rain its abundant gifts down upon Riot Fest 2016! Curt Baran came back to historic Park, fully hydrated and slathered in SPF 30. Impossibly great weather was the backdrop for over 90+ photos…
Photo Gallery: Riot Fest Chicago 2016 – Day 3
If the amount of face paint, black leather and studded jean vests are a barometer of the excitement surrounding The Misfits’ first Chicago show in three decades, then enthusiasm in Douglas Park is redlining. But there’s still no shortage of Riot Fest Day 3 to be had before the reunited ghouls take their headlining spot […]
Stage Buzz-Anthrax @ Concord Hall
Kelley Simms spoke to Frankie Bello previewing the legendary thrash band’s show at Concord Hall…
Photo Gallery – Sammy Hagar @ FMPV
Ed Spinelli caught the ageless Sammy Hagar as he covered his Montrose, solo and Van Halen years with aplomb on the lakefront…
Photo Gallery – Prophets Of Rage @ HCA
Tom Morello, Chuck D. and crew carpet bombed the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater with music…
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