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Stage Buzz: Jawbreaker, Snail Mail, Henry Rollins, Psychostick, Mogwai, Jim Lauderdale
In support of his new record, Fear of the Dawn, Jack White will play Credit Union 1 Arena with Geese on Tuesday, April 12. Doors open at 8 PM, and you can still get tickets here. Mogwai and Nina Nastasia will play Metro Chicago on Tuesday, April 12. Doors open at 7 PM. Find […]
Stage Buzz Feature: Biffy Clyro
Scottish heavy rockers Biffy Clyro are set to return to North American shores for their first US tour since 2017. It doesn’t sound like a long stretch of time, but the constant delays, cancellations, and uncertainties that came with COVID make it feel like an eternity. The band is thrilled to open the tour in […]
Gallery and Recap: PUP at The Riviera Theatre • Chicago
PUP Riviera Theatre Chicago, IL April 3rd, 2021 Recap by Ashley Perez Hollingsworth Photos by Curt Baran After two long years, PUP made their triumphant return to Chicago on Sunday night for their sold-out show at The Riviera Theatre. Playing one of their largest headline shows so far, the night was not only a celebration […]
Live Review: Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs at Park West • Chicago
Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs Park West, Chicago, IL Saturday, April 2, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel Photo by Chris Phelps After a delay of two full years, Mike Campbell was finally able to bring his band the Dirty Knobs to Park West. The guitarist and former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers co-captain […]
Cover Story: Midnight Oil • “The Last Dance”
As combustible as ever, Midnight Oil is again doing what they’ve done better than anyone else. At home and abroad, the band is rocking with furious post-punk energy and pop-savvy while agitating for change on social, political, and environmental issues. Like its biggest hit, “Beds are Burning,” the Oils’ 2020 release The Makarrata Project advocated […]
Photo Gallery: Circle Jerks, 7 Seconds and Negative Approach at the Vic Theatre • Chicago
Circle Jerks Vic Theatre Chicago, IL March 25, 2022 Words and photos by Curt Baran It’s was a big night out for the aging punk rockers (stares deeply into a mirror). The initial plan was for the Circle Jerks to embark on a tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their 1980 album Group Sex. Unfortunately, for […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Colin Hay at Thalia Hall • Chicago
Colin Hay at Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL Saturday, March 26, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel Photos by Philamonjaro Even more welcome to many music lovers than the first robin of spring is the return of Colin Hay to touring as a solo acoustic juggernaut. The erstwhile Men at Work bandleader is now well established as […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Zebra and Angel at Arcada Theatre
Zebra at Arcada Theatre, with special guest Angel St. Charles, IL Friday, March 18, 2022 Review and Photos by Jeff Elbel An otherwise wet and dreary Friday evening was enlivened for those who visited the Arcada Theatre to witness the return of ‘80s rock heroes Zebra. In the band’s 47-year career, it was only […]
Stage Buzz: Black Midi, Jimmie Vaughan, Western Elstons, Circle Jerks, Poppy, Umphrey’s McGees
Don’t miss Black Midi and NNAMDÏ at The Metro on Wednesday, March 23. Doors open at 8 PM. You can still get tickets here. Poppy brings her “Never Find My Place” tour to Park West on Wednesday, March 23, at 7 PM. Tickets are available here. Umphrey’s McGee will play three nights at […]
Photo Gallery: Tool at United Center • Chicago
Tool United Center Chicago, IL March 10, 2022 Ed Spinelli joined the meticulous and mysterious Tool in the House That Jordan Built on Thursday. Held back by a two-year pandemic-induced sabbatical, the band is finally supporting 2019’s Fear Inoculum. 2022’s Tool is a slightly stripped down yet still pummeling version with an emphasis on this […]
Feature: Elle King – The Lost Lockdown Interview
IE: Where are you now? ELLE KING: I am sheltering in place with my sister and her three children, and I live at the bottom of the Hollywood Hills. So I am a true Hollywood hillbilly — I have an inflatable hot tub, I have an above-ground pool, and we’re just motoring through. And in […]
Photo Gallery : Wetleg at Thalia Hall • Chicago
Wet Leg Thalia Hall Chicago, IL March 4, 2022 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Wet Leg (Heather Chambers and Rhian Teasdale) are currently living their best lives. The quintet from the music mecca that is the Isle of Wight (insert sarcasm here) released the single “Chaise Longue” last year year and has racked up […]
Cover Story: Urge Overkill • “Oui, Oui”
Time flies – especially if you mark time by 11s and years and releases from your favorite rock band – at least if that band is Urge Overkill. Some may feel it’s been a long time since their last release, Rock & Roll Submarine; others may say it feels like yesterday. It may undoubtedly sound […]
Live Review and Galley: Neal Morse Band • Arcada Theatre • St. Charles
The Neal Morse Band The Arcada Theatre, St. Charles, IL February 19, 2022 Review by Jeff Elbel Photos by Luciano J. Bilotti The Neal Morse Band presented a master class in progressive rock on Saturday night, with a hint of laudable grace under pressure as the quintet returned to a faithful audience at the supportive […]
Photo Gallery: Ghost and Volbeat • Allstate Arena • Rosemont
Ghost & Volbeat Allstate Arena Rosemont, IL February 18, 2022 Recap and Photos by Edward Spinelli Co-headliners Ghost and Volbeat brought the fans out en masse (despite a freak snow squall) to Allstate Arena Friday. Beelzebub ruled the evening. Ghost vocalist Tobias Forge donned his signature ghoul makeup like a 19th-century zombie in the […]
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