Tag: featured
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 […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery : Iron Maiden at United Center ⢠Chicago
Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast tour United Center, Chicago, IL Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel; (Photo Gallery by Curt Baran) With Halloween fast approaching, what better time could there be to catch Iron Maidenâs literally incendiary heavy metal show and its creepy accouterments? The bandâs Legacy of the Beast tour returned to Chicago […]
Stage Buzz: Joe Satriani at Chicago Theatre October 12 ⢠Chicago
Joe Satriani Wednesday, October 12 Chicago Theatre Chicago, IL Guitar great Joe Satriani made a splash with Surfing With The Alien in 1987, redefining the modern era of guitar heroes. After 18 albums and 15 Grammy nominations later, he continues to break ground on his instrument. Touring this Fall supporting his latest album, The Elephants of […]
October 2022: Media ⢠Svengoolie Spooktacular
Did Rich Koz think heâd be doing the character of Svengoolie this long? âNot at all. That wasnât even in my mind when I got the show at WFLD in 1979,â he says. âI just thought, âwow, this is really cool, I got a job, and Iâm on TV.â I never thought, âyeah, Iâll still […]
Cover Story: Lamb of God ⢠Revitalize The Soil
Itâs never a good battle strategy to telegraph your punches, swears Lamb of God growler L. Randall Blythe. Several years ago, he foresaw a possible post-EMP, Road Warrior atavistic future when banks have all failed and suggested, matter-of-factly, that when the grid went down, it would just be âme and my guns.â Did the Virginian have […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Porcupine Tree at Auditorium ⢠Chicago
Porcupine Tree Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, IL Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Andy Argyrakis, courtesy of Auditorium Theatre. Given Steven Wilsonâs prolific nature and the strength of his solo activity, many fans received a welcome shock upon the reignition of progressive rock torchbearers Porcupine Tree. The bandâs eleventh full-length album, Closure/Continuationarrived in […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Killers with Johnny Marr at United Center ⢠Chicago
The Killers/Johnny Marr Wednesday, Sept 21 United Center Chicago, IL Review by Andy Argyrakis and photos by Chris Phelps For nearly two decades, The Killers have consistently crafted dependable hits with one foot moving feverishly on the dance floor and the other planted firmly in the heartland. That juxtaposition couldnât be more apparent on the […]
Photo Gallery: Smashing Pumpkins at Metro ⢠Chicago
Smashing Pumpkins Tuesday, September 20 Metro Chicago Chicago, IL Review by Jaime deâMedici; Photos by Curt Baran Thereâs no concert hall more meaningful for The Smashing Pumpkins, and by extension, the bandâs fanbase, than Metro Chicago. Any true fan, and even many casual fans, are almost certainly aware of the bandâs extensive history with the northside […]
Recent Comments