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Cover Story: Smashing Pumpkins: Never Mind the Gatekeepers
Itâs not often that an artist is afforded the privilege of seeing the importance of their career painstakingly delineated in its relative historical importance. You usually have to wait until your screen has faded to afterworld black for that kind of cumulative honor. But at 55, after nearly four decades spent helming Smashing […]
Photo Gallery: Judas Priest with Queensryche at Genesee Theatre ⢠Waukegan
Judas Priest with Queensryche Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Genesee Theatre Waukegan, IL Recap and photos by Edward Spinelli Soon-to-be Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Judas Priest brought their 50th Anniversary tour to the Genesee Theatre with special guest QueensrĂżche in tow. The Priest pounded out a rock-solid setlist that, pretty much as expected, […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Carrie Underwood at Allstate Arena ⢠Rosemont
Carrie Underwood Saturday, October 22 Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL Review and photos by Andy Argyrakis The title behind Carrie Underwoodâs newest album and tour of the same name, Denim & Rhinestones, couldnât be more fitting for the country and pop megastar, representing both a rougher side thatâs never afraid to rock but also one evoking […]
Rock of Pages: Creem Magazine 2022: David Bowie Special Edition
Rock of Pages Creem #001 David Bowie Special Edition by Jeff Elbel Rolling Stone be hanged; Creem brashly billed itself long ago as âAmericaâs Only Rock ânâ Roll Magazine.â The magazine was originally published from 1969 to 1989, featuring character-driven content brimming with opinion and attitude. Notable writers included Lester Bangs, Cameron Crowe, punk […]
Stage Buzz: Local H, Metric, Wardruna, Turnstile, Ultra Q
Throughout the course of their career, Metric has evolved from just another indie rock band to fully craft a sound of their own, incorporating elements of synth rock, new wave, and post-punk. Hot off the heels of their new album Formentera, Metric will bring their âDoomscroller Tourâ to the Chicago Theatre this Tuesday, October […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Celebrating David Bowie at Copernicus Center ⢠Chicago
Celebrating David Bowie Copernicus Center Chicago, IL October 14, 2022 Review and photos by Jeff Elbel The Celebrating David Bowie tour brought its star-powered musicians and the late Bowieâs star-powered songs to Copernicus Center on Friday. The show delivered on its namesake promise with a generous 30-song set of adventurous selections for diehard Bowie fans […]
Live Recap: Muse at Riviera Theatre ⢠Chicago
Muse Rivera Theatre Chicago, IL October 11, 2022 Live Review by Ashley Perez Hollingsworth Muse is accustomed to filling up arenas and stadiums whenever they tour. So, when they change gears and play the rare theater show, you know itâs going to be something special. Touring in support of their new album, Will […]
Live Review: They Might Be Giants at The Vic Theatre ⢠Chicago
They Might Be Giants The Vic Theatre Chicago, IL Thursday, October 13, 2022 Live Review by Jeff Elbel John Flansburgh and John Linnell have been making up for lost time. The pairâs heavy touring schedule stretches well into 2023, covering dates lost since truncating a spring 2020 tour due to the COVID lockdown and […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Who at United Center ⢠Chicago
The Who United Center Chicago, IL Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photo gallery by Curt Baran. Pete Townshend combined the experience from his Classic Quadrophenia shows with Roger Daltreyâs run of symphonic solo shows performing Tommy when building The Who Hits Back! tour. The Whoâs core six-piece band was augmented by longtime collaborator Billy Nicholls, three traveling […]
Photo Gallery: Regina Spektor at Chicago Theatre ⢠Chicago
Regina Spektor Chicago TheatreChicago, IL October 9, 2022Recap and photos by Curt Baran Regina Spektor commenced her tour in Chicago Sunday with two releases to promote. Her 2022 album Home, before and after, certainly will be the main focus of her 11-show U.S. tour, but her 2001 debut, 11:11, has recently been reissued as a massive […]
Stage Buzz: Narcotic Wasteland at Arcada Theatre ⢠St. Charles
Narcotic Wasteland Arcada Theatre October 14 St. Charles, IL Preview by Kelley Simms After forming Narcotic Wasteland in 2011 while also serving as a member in the Egyptian-themed death metal band Nile, Dallas Toler-Wade gladly returned to the band full-time after his departure from Nile. âOn leaving Nile⌠it was just time; I love […]
Photo Gallery: The Mars Volta at Aragon Ballroom ⢠Chicago
The Mars Volta Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL October 8, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran The duo of Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala have been as prolific as they have been restless during the course of their now three-decades-long creative relationship. They make up the nexus and epicenter of The Mars Voltaâs creativity. Back […]
Stage Buzz: Raven at Reggieâs ⢠October 11 ⢠Chicago
Raven Tuesday, October 11 Reggies Chicago, IL by Kelley Simms Three-piece heavy metal stalwarts, Raven, has been slugging it out in the music business for almost five decades. Formed in 1974 in Newcastle, England by the Gallagher brothers â bassist/vocalist John and guitarist Mark â Raven was part of the burgeoning New Wave Of […]
Live Review: Calexico at Metro ⢠Chicago
Calexico Metro Chicago, IL Friday, October 7, 2022 Reviewed by Jeff Elbel On a fall night when Chicago temperatures plummeted into the thirties, Calexico brought a blast of arid desert sunshine to the Metro. The band from Tucson, Arizona, arrived with songs from its latest album El Mirador on ANTI-Records. âChicago, Que Paso?â […]
Photo Gallery: Wolf Alice at The Vic Theatre ⢠Chicago
Wolf Alice Vic Theatre Chicago, IL October 6, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Time spent with Wolf Alice is always time well spent. Over the cycle of three records, the band has honed their skills to become one of the preeminent live bands out there doing it right now. The London quartet (expanded […]
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