Stage Buzz
Stage Buzz: Babymetal, Primus, Kesha
Kawaii metal band BABYMETAL has reached iconic status. Starting as a metal idol band, they went from flashy gimmick to earning their place and respect in the metal genre. Known for blending heavy metal with cutesy images and lyrics, theyâve since gained a loyal following thanks to songs like âGimme Chocolate!!,â âKarate,â âAmore,â and âMegitsune.â […]
Stage Buzz: Robin Trower at The Copernicus Center ⢠Chicago
Robin Trower Copernicus Center Chicago, IL Friday, July 11, 2025 By Kelley Simms As a newly minted octogenarian, British blues-rock guitar legend Robin Trower continues to dazzle audiences with his signature Fender Stratocaster. From his musical beginnings in Procol Harum in the late â60s to a successful solo career in the early â70s (followed […]
Stage Buzz: Nas, Tripping Daisy, Wu-Tang Clan
Hip hop icon Nas will deliver an unforgettable experience when he makes his Ravina debut, teaming up with the Chicago Philharmonic for a symphonic performance of his groundbreaking debut album, Illmatic. Hear revamped classics like âThe World Is Yours,â âOne Love,â âOne Time 4 Your Mind,â and âN.Y. State of Mind.â It all goes down Wednesday, July […]
Stage Buzz: Less Than Jake, Mark Farner, Prairie Fest, Tyler The Creator
Floridaâs Less Than Jake proves that ska punk isnât dead. Though the band has dabbled in other genres, like pop punk and skate punk, they canât shake their ska roots. This summer, theyâll be celebrating the beloved genre with veteran ska bands Fishbones and The Suicide Machines on their âSummer Circusâ tour. The trek pulls […]
Stage Buzz: Queens of the Stone Age, Dispatch, Halsey, Chicago Pride Parade
Throughout her career, Halsey has pushed the boundaries of pop music and molded them into her own distinctive, undefinable sound. With her distinct singing style and no-holds-barred performances, she is an unapologetic pop rebel. See her in action when she brings the âFor My Last Trickâ tour to Huntington Bank Pavilion on Tuesday, June 17th, […]
Stage Buzz: Barenaked Ladies, Bonobo, Taste of Randolph
Iâm Itâs been more than one week since weâve seen the Barenaked Ladies, but fear not! The beloved Canadian rock band is returning this year with their Last Summer On Earth Tour. Featuring special guests Guster and Fastball, itâs sure to be a night of groovy tunes, non-stop fun, and lots of dancing. Barenaked Ladies […]
Stage Buzz: Push Puppets, Do Division Fest, The Weekend
The Weeknd may have built his career off hit songs like âI Canât Feel My Face,â âStarboy,â âThe Hills,â and âSave Your Tears,â but over the years, heâs proven himself to be a visual artist as well. With innovative technology, stunning light shows, high concepts, and striking costumes, The Weekndâs performances are indeed a spectacle […]
Stage Buzz: AC/DC, Post Malone, Youth Code
Is Post Malone a rapper? Country superstar? A sensitive rocker? Heâs all of the above. From hip hop to hard rock, Post Malone has spanned multiple genres and shows no sign of stopping. Refusing to be pigeonholed, he breaks the rules of genre to create music thatâs soul-bearing, heartfelt, and provocative. Post Malone will perform […]
Stage Buzz: Mayday Parade, Ice Nine Kills, BeyoncĂŠ,
BeyoncĂŠ has dominated pop, soul, and R&B. Now, sheâs taking over country music. Showing that she canât be boxed in, BeyoncĂŠ is charting new territory with her latest album COWBOY CARTER. Now, the singer is bringing the chart topping record to Chicago for a three-night stint at Soldier Field. Catch the âTexas Hold âEmâ singer […]
Stage Buzz: Ministry, Cradle of Filth, Brigette Calls Me Baby,
Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen has spent the past three decades rallying against the bandâs debut album, With Sympathy. He hated it so much that he even refused to sign copies of it unless someone coughed up $1000. Now, the unthinkable has happened. Jourgensen and crew are celebrating the album and Ministryâs early works on […]
Stage Buzz: Wednesday 13, Machine Head, Unto Others, Vintage Blonde
For the past two decades, Wednesday 13 aka The Duke of Spook has been serving up spooky tricks and ghostly gags with his brand of horrorpunk. Now, the rocker is looking back on his horrific career on the âThereâs No Such Things as Monstersâ tour, which celebrates 20 years of his debut album, Transylvania 90210, […]
Stage Buzz: Jon Anderson, Bullet For My Valentine, Spiritbox, L.S. Dunes
In only a few short years Spiritbox became one of the most notable bands in metal. They breathe new life into the genre with their blend of metalcore, shoe-gaze, hard rock, and nu metal. Theyâve even dipped their toes into hip hop with unexpected collabs with Megan The Stallion. Their second album, Tsunami Sea, cements […]
Stage Buzz: Mogwai, Peter Frampton, 2025 Millennium Tour
The legendary Peter Frampton forever changed how we thought about guitars with his iconic talk box. His landmark double album Frampton Comes Alive! featuring hits like âShow Me The Way,â âBaby I Love Your Way,â and âDo You Feel Like We Doâ earned him guitar hero status. Hear these classics and more when Frampton performs […]
Stage Buzz: While She Sleeps, Jack White, The Linda Lindas
Over the past 19 years, While She Sleeps went from scrappy Sheffield punks with an itch to play music to one of the titans of metalcore. With their latest album, Self Hell, they chart new sonic territory, broadening their sound to push beyond the confines of metal. After the pandemic cut their 2020 US […]
Stage Buzz: Franz Ferdinand, Ultra Q, The Used
The Used are celebrating their 25th anniversary by performing their first three albums in full. Rounding out their first run of Chicago shows, the band will perform their 2007 album Lies for the Liars at the House of Blues this Wednesday, April 2nd, with Origami Button as support. Doors open at 6 PM. You can […]
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