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Cover Story: Goo Goo Dolls ⢠“O Lucky Men!”
It seemed like an intriguing request, thought Goo Goo Dolls founder John Rzeznik at the time. And one that was impossible for any kind-hearted rocker to resist. Looking out into the crowd as the bandâs set built to its signature smash âIrisâ â the 1998 single that spent 18 consecutive weeks at #1 on the […]
Photo Gallery: Roger Waters at United Center ⢠Chicago
Roger Waters United Center Chicago, IL July 26, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran ââŚif youâre one of those âI love Pink Floyd, but I canât stand Rogerâs politics,â you might do well to fuck off right to the bar!â This was the message that greeted concert goers on an arena-length video screen […]
Stage Buzz: Anvil ⢠Reggies ⢠Chicago
Canadaâs heavy metal trio, Anvil, returns to Reggies on their Impact Is Imminent tour with White Wizzard and Midnite Hellion on Sunday, July 31. Featuring guitarist/vocalist Steve âLipsâ Kudlow, drummer Robb Reiner and bassist Chris Robertson, Anvil has been pumping out the same trademark tunes for over 40 years now. Formed in 1978, the band released a […]
Stage Buzz: Chicago Domination Fest ⢠Brauerhouse ⢠Lombard
After six successful years of Chicago Domination Fest (CDF), the 7th edition is back after a two-year hiatus (due to the global pandemic) from July 28 to 30 at Brauerhouse in Lombard. With three days of intense, non-stop brutal death metal with 32 bands confirmed, CDF7 promises to be even more crushing than previous fests. […]
Stage Buzz – Lollapalooza 2022 Preview: Undercard Picks
The Wombats: Thursday, July 28 (3:15 PM Coinbase Stage) Itâs a clichĂŠ by now. A huge, critically acclaimed U.K. band comes to the US with only marginal success; add the Wombats to the list. They appear on Day One (Thursday) at Lolla, bringing smart indie rock and five albums of great music to the […]
Lollapalooza Preview: Hello My Name is “Murph” from The Wombats
The overnight popularity of Liverpool power trio The Wombats back in 2007, via its post-ironic breakthrough hit âLetâs Dance to Joy Division,â was a welcome post-Britpop surprise. Bandleader Matthew âMurphâ Murphy and crew proved to be clever, shrewd-hooked songwriters who pinballed through multiple music genres, from pop to punk, folk, R&B, and even vintage disco, […]
IE Rewind: Prognosis
Almost a year in the making, Deacon Productions founder Steve Kikoen has branched out from his musical tributes to â70s/â80s stalwarts Steely Dan (and Santana) to even deeper AOR territory: Prog Rock. Kikoenâs newest project – Prognosis – is dedicated to progressive rock â which arguably exploded as a âgenreâ in 1968, powered by […]
Photo Gallery: Rage Against The Machine – United Center ⢠Chicago
Rage Against The Machine United Center Chicago, IL July 12, 2022 Rcap and photos by Curt Baran They warned us. Itâs all there on the tape. And then they were gone. Rage Against The Machine seems to be both prophetic and simultaneously obvious. Their politics have always been the stuff of ultra-leftist viewpoints, but theyâve […]
Hello, My Name Is Martin Fry of ABC
Martin Fry still recalls the exact moment he finally understood the magnitude of what heâd achieved with The Lexicon of Love, his picture-perfect soul-pop 1982 debut with ABC. Produced by ex-Buggle (and future Yes anchor) Trevor Horn, the horn-punctuated concept album had already begun spinning out chart-topping singles like âTears Are Not Enoughâ and âPoison […]
Reviewed: American Music Festival – FitzGerald’s ⢠Berwyn
American Music Festival FitzGerald’s July 1-4 Berwyn, IL Reviewed by William Tokash Photos from Day Four by Curt Baran FitzGeraldâs legendary American Music Festival returned to Berwyn this 4th of July weekend following a 2-year Covid-induced hiatus with one of the most diverse musical lineups this venerable fest has seen in its 39-year history. This […]
Photo Gallery: My Morning Jacket ⢠Huntington Bank Pavilion ⢠Chicago
My Morning Jacket Huntington Bank Pavilion Chicago, IL July 2, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran There were capes, which can only mean that My Morning Jacket has returned. Frontman Jim James donned his signature said garment multiple times during the quintetâs epic set at Huntington Bank Pavilion Saturday. The Louisville band plowed through […]
Cover Story: Tears For Fears ⢠“Heritage This!”
After many years of touring with a bevy of classic pop hits from their â80s heyday, including âChange,â âPale Shelter,â âShout,â and âSowing the Seeds of Love,â British band Tears for Fears have returned to the road with a powerful new album. With The Tipping Point, co-leaders Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith revisit the heady […]
Stage Buzz: American Music Festival, Hot Stove Cool Music, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Modern English
Our February cover feature and one of the most crucial alt-country bands touring these days (both musically and socially),  Sarah Shook and The Disarmers arrive at the venue in Aurora Wednesday, June 29. Jack Johnson arrives on his âMeet the Moonlight 2022 Tourâ at the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island this Thursday, June 30th […]
Photo Gallery: Summer Smash Festival Day One and Day Two ⢠Douglas Park ⢠Chicago
Ed Spinelli was thrilled to capture Day One and Day Two of Summer Smash in historic Douglas Park, Discover his photo gallery featuring  Little Uzi Vert, Post Malone, Wiz Khalifa, Polo G, Ski Mask The Slump God, BIA,  Lil Tecca Dreezy, G Herbo, Nardo Wick Bad Neighbors and more.
Photo Gallery: Tears For Fears with Garbage ⢠Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre ⢠Tinley Park
Tears For Fears with Garbage Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL June 16, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Itâs been nearly two decades since Tears For Fears released their 2004 record Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. And almost ten years in the making, the band has finally released a follow-up, The Tipping Point. The English […]
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