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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. âThe Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded 2026 Tourâ will celebrate the bandâs 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 Ruffinâs 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. âI work by what I call the Duke Ellington School of programming,â he says. âDuke 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, itâs 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
Itâs 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 heâs mad as hell. Bruce Springsteen has never shied away from political commentary, and heâs doubled down on his stance on his latest outing, âLand of Hopes and Dreams American Tour.â Itâll 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 Babyâs 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 âwaves.â 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 daysâ 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 âEverybody scream!â Not only is it the name of her latest single, but it was also something that shares the name of Florence Welchâs current tour. But at the first of two sold-out shows at Rosemontâs Allstate Arena, it also […]
Photo Gallery: Nessa Barrett at Thalia Hall ⢠Chicago
Nessa Barrett Thalia Hall April 7, 2026 Chicago, ILÂ 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 […]
Stage Buzz: BoDeans at Art Theater ⢠Hobart, IN
While attending Waukesha South High School in Wisconsin in 1977, buddies Kurt Neumann and Sam Llanas planted the seeds that would soon germinate into Americana roots-rock band BoDeans in 1983. After the release of its 1986 debut album, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams, the years of slugging it out in the Milwaukee clubs […]
Live Review: Billy OâNeill ⢠Liarâs Club ⢠Chicago
Billy OâNeill (of oh my god) Liarâs Club Chicago, IL Friday, April 3, 2026 Live Review and photos by Jeff Elbel Good Friday saw the welcome return to Chicago of erstwhile local hero Billy OâNeill. The singer and bassist visited Liarâs Club to reacquaint his former hometown audience with songs by theatrical post-punk band […]
Cover Story: Trouble – Headlines Legions of Metal Festival
Chicagoâs beloved doom metal legends, Trouble, will be headlining the second night of the eighth annual Legions of Metal festival at Reggies on Saturday, May 2. Incidentally, itâs the bandâs first-ever appearance at the famed Chicago rock club. Initially conceived in May of 2017 by Reggies owner Robby Glick, along with longtime local promoter Shane […]
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