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Live Review: The Church at Park West ⢠Chicago
The Church, 2026 The Church Park West Chicago, IL July 7, 2026 Review by Jeff Elbel Led by founding member Steve Kilbey, Australian rockers the Church filled Park West with dreamy psychedelia, inventive alternative pop, and searing rock on Tuesday. âWhen I was young and getting started, the man opened the big book of […]
Cover Story: The Church ⢠A Warm Cocoon
The Church âTrue humility does not know that it is humble. If it did, it would be proud of the contemplation of so fine a virtue,â once observed German theologian Martin Luther. At 71, songwriter/painter/poet/novelist Steve Kilbey can easily relate. As much fun as itâs always been for the bandleader of Australiaâs psychedelic-jangle combo, […]
Live Review: The Church at Summerfest ⢠Milwaukee, WI
The Church Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI Saturday, June 29, 2024 Review by Jeff Elbel After a damp and gloomy Friday in Chicago, Steve Kilbey recognized a good thing when The Church took the stage for the headlining slot at Summerfestâs Miller Lite Oasis on Saturday. He greeted the crowd and remarked upon the âperfect […]
Live Review: The Church at Thalia Hall ⢠Chicago
The Church Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL Sunday, March 26, 2023 Review by Jeff Elbel Australian psychedelic rockers The Church returned to Chicago following a five-year absence, playing to a full house at the Pilsen neighborhoodâs Thalia Hall on Sunday. A selection of captivating new songs honored the bandâs beloved sound while carrying it […]
Cover Story: The Church
Sometimes, great art can become something like a snowball as it tumbles downhill after its initial creation, colliding with â then absorbing â many other diverse mediums, expressions, and even creators themselves as it goes. Take, for example, Australian author Jane Harperâs riveting mystery novel from 2016, The Dry. It lures you in from the […]
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