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Stage Buzz: Dead Daisies featuring Glenn Hughes at Arcada Theatre • St. Charles
Dead Daisies featuring Glenn Hughes May 30, 2026 Arcada Theatre St. Charles, IL By Kelley Simms Since its 2012 formation, Australian-American rockers The Dead Daisies have been churning out energetic rock and roll one album after another. Formed in Sydney, Australia by Jon Stevens (ex-Noiseworks, INXS) and guitarist David Lowy (ex-Mink), the band released its […]
Stage Buzz: Lords of Acid, MATTE BLVCK, Disclosure, Flea
Industrial dance legends Lords of Acid have changed over the years, especially their lineup, but the core of the outfit remains: delivering infectious, provocative songs that get you on the floor. Featuring new lead vocalist Carla Harvey, the band will bring their “Cheeky Freaky Tour” with Dead on a Sunday, Princess Superstar, MZ Neon, and […]
Photo Gallery: Failure and Baroness at Space Echo Festival • Radius • Chicago
Failure and Baroness Space Echo Festival Radius Chicago, IL May 2nd, 2026 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Somehow, the same people who brought us Cold Waves, a touchstone festival for Industrial music that spans three days, made the Space Echo Festival feel as packed with performances. The difference this time around, the actual elapsed […]
Cover Story: Triumph • Rekindling the Magic
Canadian rock trio Triumph has recently reunited after 30 years apart to embark on a 50th-anniversary North American tour. “The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded 2026 Tour” will celebrate the band’s long and stellar career. Guitarist/vocalist Rik Emmett, bassist/keyboardist Mike Levine, and drummer/vocalist Gil Moore have forged a musical bond that has lasted over […]
Media: May 2026 • Mark Ruffin’s Jazz Odyssey
Mark Ruffin hosts a daily jazz show from 2-5 pm on SiriusXM Channel 67 and programs the channel as well. Ruffin has a programming philosophy. “I work by what I call the Duke Ellington School of programming,” he says. “Duke tried to tailor his musicians to whatever song it was. I do the same with […]
Photo Gallery: Bruce Springsteen at United Center • Chicago
Bruce Springsteen United Center April 29, 2026 Chicago, IL Recap and gallery by Curt Baran Usually, when Bruce Springsteen lands in town, it’s an immediate cause for celebration. Such was not the case this time. He and his famed E Street Band have hit the road this time because the shredded fabric of democracy in […]
Advertiser Message: See SatchVai at Chicago Theatre Sunday, May 3rd
It’s almost time for SatchVai Band’s Surfing With The Hydra 2026 Tour with special guests Animals as Leaders! Grab your tickets now for a once-in-a-lifetime show with Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, along with their all-star band – Kenny Aronoff, Marco Mendoza & Pete Thorn! ??? Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, along with special guests […]
Stage Buzz: They Might Be Giants, Bruce Springsteen, Damaged Justice, Chris Duarte Group, Clan of Xymox
Prepare yourselves because The Boss is coming to town, and he wants you to know he’s mad as hell. Bruce Springsteen has never shied away from political commentary, and he’s doubled down on his stance on his latest outing, “Land of Hopes and Dreams American Tour.” It’ll be a night of great music, protest, and […]
Live Review & Photo Gallery: Brigette Calls Me Baby
Brigitte Calls Baby Thalia Hall Chicago, IL April 18, 2026 Live Review by Ashley Perez-Hollingsworth; Photos by Curt Baran There was something special about Brigitte Calls Baby’s second sold-out show at Thalia Hall (April 18). Maybe it was the anticipation of the crowd enthusing about past shows and their favorite songs. Maybe it was notices […]
Live Review: Pat Metheny Side-Eye III+ at Symphony Center • Chicago
Pat Metheny Side-Eye III+ Symphony Center Chicago, IL April 17, 2026 Review by Steven Kikoen, photos by Jim Snyder and Steven Kikoen Pat Metheny first caught my attention back in the spring of 1978, when his self-titled album, Pat Metheny Group, was released on the ECM label and flew into the album bins of our beloved […]
Photo Gallery: Dance Hall Crashers with Fishbone • House of Blues • Chicago
Dance Hall Crashers with Fishboone House of Blues April 18, 2026 Chicago, IL Recap and photos by Curt Baran The Ska genre has seen itself move through several different stages, or “waves.” Originally, the ska style was derived from reggae or rocksteady in the 1950s. It was popular in Jamaica, but stateside remained mostly unknown. […]
Feature: Volores • Deeper Level
The unassuming package arrived, sans celebratory hoopla, a few weeks ago, sandwiched in between bills, various oversized advertisement cards, and several days’ worth of a mail-delivered New York Times subscription. A small, CD-sized, puffy envelope tumbled out of the delivery stack like a relic from the distant past that could no longer fit inside the […]
Live Review: Robyn Hitchcock at Athenaeum Center • Chicago
Robyn Hitchcock Athenaeum Center Chicago, IL April 10, 2026 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel Pop surrealist Robyn Hitchcock has been good to his devotees in Chicago, making regular visits to town with his engaging one-man shows. On Friday, fans got a special treat when the English musician and former Soft Boys frontman stopped […]
Live Review: Florence + The Machine at Allstate Arena • Rosemont
Florence + The Machine Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL April 10, 2026 Review By Curt Baran “Everybody scream!” Not only is it the name of her latest single, but it was also something that shares the name of Florence Welch’s current tour. But at the first of two sold-out shows at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, it also […]
Photo Gallery: Nessa Barrett at Thalia Hall • Chicago
Nessa Barrett Thalia Hall April 7, 2026 Chicago, IL Recap and photos by Curt Baran On her Tuesday return to Chicago, Nessa Barrett chose to host a black-tie affair. As guests assembled for her performance at Thalia Hall, the Pilsen venue greeted arrivals with an air of sophistication. Gentlemen clad in black tuxedos and white […]
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