Stage Buzz
Stage Buzz: Enter Shakari, Cecy Santana, The Flaming Lips, Blink-182
Lotus Kings vocalist Cecy Santana and Deacon Productions’ Steven Kikoen (Deacon Blues, Abbey Road, and Prognosis) team up Thursday, May 4, at Adorn Chicago (with Luiz Ewerling, Brazilian percussion) and Friday, May 5th, (at Endiro Coffee in Aurora with guest Megan Thomas on percussion) serving up a heaping celebration of Cinco De Mayo music. To celebrate […]
Stage Buzz: The Interrupters, August Burns Red, The String Cheese Incident
The String Cheese Incident remains one of America’s most significant independent bands. They’ve been making their own rules for the past 30 years and show no signs of stopping any time soon. Everything from their marketing to the eclectic sound is done on their own terms, and it’s paid off. Though they haven’t released a […]
Stage Buzz: Waterparks, Bikini Kill, Joe Perry Project, Placebo
Some say the pop-punk revival is currently underway, but for Houston rockers Waterparks it never ended. Forming in 2011, the band has been leading the charge of the next wave of pop-punk groups. With their newest album, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, the band keeps their punk rock spirit but makes it fresh by continuing to play with their […]
Stage Buzz: John Mellencamp, R&B Music Experience, Black Flag, The Great Pretenders, Windy City Jazz Electric
When you’re a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer like John Mellencamp, it’s easy to rest on your laurels and coast off your biggest hits. Yet, Mellencamp has no interest in becoming a legacy act and is still pumping out new music. His latest album, 2022’s Strictly a One-Eyed Jack marked his 24th (!!) […]
Q&A: Susanna Hoffs at Chicago Humanities Festival • Chicago
Susanna Hofffs Chicago Humanities Festival Chop Shop, Chicago April 13, 2023 By  Tom Lanham “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” Charles Dickens once drily observed. And nobody could relate better to such innate situational irony than any contemporary artist — someone who traditionally creates to earn a […]
Stage Buzz: Paradoxx at Brauerhouse • Lombard
Paradoxx Friday, April 7, 2023 Brauerhouse Lombard, IL After four decades, Paradoxx could be considered as esteemed senior statesmen in the Chicago metal scene. Brothers Glen (vocals) and John Dobbs (guitar), formed the band in their parent’s basement in Portage Park [Chiicago] in 1980. Along the way, they added bassist Frank Rotondo, Drummer Jerry […]
Stage Buzz: Depeche Mode, Model/Actriz, Lil Wayne, Deacon Blues
Depeche Mode suffered a devastating loss last year with the passing of co-founding member Andy Fletcher. Now a duo, with a supporting cast – the band is marching forward with their new album Memento Mori and a highly anticipated world tour. The Basildon lads will swing by the United Center for a sold-out show on […]
Stage Buzz: Night Demon at Reggies • Chicago
Night Demon Reggies, Chicago Thursday, March 30, 2023 Ventura, California’s metal power trio Night Demon is finally returning to Chicago. It’s been a long six years since they last appeared at Reggies opening for Anvil. Bassist Jarvis Leatherby, guitarist Armand, and drummer Dusty Squires are out in support of their new Century Media release Outsider which hit […]
Stage Buzz: Fozzy, Quasi, Wilco, Yo La Tengo
Believe it or not, New Edition has been delivering smooth R&B jams for 45 years. With such a long career, the band has experienced its share of highs, lows, breakups, and reunions. New Edition celebrates its legacy with the appropriately named “Legacy Tour” with Keith Swear and Guy. The tour rolls into Rosemont’s United […]
Stage Buzz: The Wonder Years, Show Me The Body, The Roots
Rotator photo: Show Me the Body (Photo Nick Stehi) When emo band The Wonder Years released their seventh album, The Hum Goes on Forever in 2022, it was a momentous occasion that was a long time coming. Lockdown, COVID precautions, and vinyl shortages caused delays with the record. But the band is finally back […]
Stage Buzz: Iggy Pop, New Found Glory, Meet Me @ The Altar, CupcakKe, Big Suit
Acclaimed New Orleans pianist John “Papa” Gros arrives at City Winery on Monday, March 6. New Orleans Advocate said Gros is a “keyboardist, singer and songwriter who draws on funk, rhythm and blues and Americana song-craft. He also knows his way around the Mardi Gras music repertoire about as well as anyone.” There is no question […]
Stage Buzz: Soulfly, Elle King, Badflower, John “Papa” Gros
Twelve albums in and thrash metal staples Soulfly show no signs of stopping soon. They’ll bring their fusion of groove metal, nu metal, and world music to The Forge in Joliet, IL, with special guests Bodybox, Skinflint, Embryonic, and Autopsy on Friday, March 3rd. Doors open at 6 PM. Grab tickets here. It’s hard […]
Stage Buzz: SZA, Rick Springfield, Local H, Muse
The release of SZA’s long-awaited sophomore album SOS was a huge moment not only for the singer but for music in general. It became her first album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 and broke the record for the largest streaming week for an R&B album in the US. Now, SZA […]
Stage Buzz Q&A: Tim Burgess of The Charlatans • Vic Theatre February 7 • Chicago
English band the Charlatans (aka The Charlatans U.K.) came of age with 1990’s Some Friendly. The album featured the organ-fueled alternative rock hit “The Only One I Know,” which nodded to classics by the Byrds and Deep Purple. The quintet’s sound was bundled into the era’s Madchester scene, with danceable house rhythms, R&B grooves, […]
Stage Buzz: Deacon Blues, January 21 at Arcada Theatre • St. Charles
Deacon Blues Saturday, January 21 The Arcada Theatre St. Charles, IL If you missed the acclaimed Chicago-based Steely Dan tribute Deacon Blues at Arcada Theatre over the holidays in December, their annual show was delayed because of scheduling conflicts. The band has targeted Saturday, January 21, to treat fans to its celebration of all things […]
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