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Photo Gallery: Jenny Lewis at The Riviera Theatre
She promised to return and she did! Originally scheduled for earlier this year, Jenny Lewis had to cancel her show at Chicagoâs Riviera Theater after her tour bus broke down. This past weekend she finally brought her âOn The Lineâ tour to the Uptown neighborhood, with a set list that drew heavily from her 2019 […]
Cover Story: John Paul White
Itâs a morsel of time-tested wisdom â initially put forward by Mahatma Gandhi â that just becomes more relevant with each passing day:Â âBe the change that you want to see in the world.â As in, stop kvetching about Donald Trump and all his horrific misdeeds and get involved with the grassroots groundswell of fighting […]
Photo Gallery: Florence + The Machine at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Even by Chicago standards, this Spring has been a series of whiplash inducing temperature swings. So it seemed almost compassionate that Ma Nature would save some of her finest work for the opening of the outdoor concert season. How appropriate then that this weather was the backdrop for Florence + The Machine. Considering sheâs always […]
Photo Gallery: Open Air Chicago 2019 at SeatGeek Stadium
Chicago Open Air Presents May 18th and 19th SeatGeek Stadium Bridgeview, IL Chicago Open Air Presents had it’s share of obstacles in 2019 thanks to the wettest May in Chicago history. Both days were hit with severe thunderstorms right before gates opened. Day One took the bigger hit when promoters had to cancel Vein, […]
Photo Gallery: The Distillers and Starcrawler at Metro
In 2000, The Distillers released their self-titled debut album on indie label Hellcat. It was a decimating blast of hardcore punk delivered with throaty urgency by Australian lead singer Brody Dalle. Their sophomore effort Sing Sing Death House also saw the light of day that same year. Dalle quickly achieved iconic status as one of […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: The Who at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
The Who Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL Tuesday, May 21, 2019 When the Who booked an outdoor show at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park as part of their Moving On! Tour, fans and band alike anticipated a great night of classic rock in fine spring weather. Ticketholders on the lawn encountered soggy seats, […]
Stage Buzz: Judas Priest at Rosemont Theatre
Judas Priest Saturday, May 25th Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL British metal pioneers Judas Priest have toured hard in support of their 2018 Firepower album, and their upcoming intimate performance Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre shows they’ve got a seemingly endless supply of fans to mine in the Chicago area. In last year’s cover story in […]
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Johnny Marr at The Vic Theatre
Johnny Marr The Vic Theatre, Chicago, IL Monday, May 13, 2019 Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marrâs last appearance in Chicago was a short-but-sweet set under the afternoon sun in Douglas Park at Riot Fest. This brief blast of Eurocentric alt-pop was timed to help introduce new material from 2018âs Call the Comet, the third in […]
Photo Gallery: The 1975 at United Center
Manchester’s The 1975 were greeted with an expected rapturous ovation when they took the stage at United Center Thursday. Hand it to the band, they’ve diligently worked Sunday side stages at Lollapalooza, and “smaller” shows at Lincoln Hall and the Riviera to slowly build an audience to finally play the United Center. The band is […]
Photo Gallery: Lizzo at Riviera Theatre
Lizzo threw a two day party in Uptown this past weekend. Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but the first her two sold out shows at that neighborhoodâs Riviera Theatre sure felt celebratory. The rising star is out touring behind this yearâs excellent Cuz I Love You and is inspiring her diverse […]
Recap and Photo Gallery: PUP at Metro
Toronto punks PUP have quickly grown out of the small venues they frequented only a few years ago. Whereas their last Chicago visit saw them playing Empty Bottle, this time they brought their high-octane energy for the first of two sold-out nights at the Metro with fellow Canadians Casper Skull and Chicago punk rockers Ratboys […]
Photo Gallery: Chvrches at Aragon Ballroom
A strange, invisible pall hung over Chicagoâs Aragon Ballroom on Thursday night. The Scottish band Chvrches recently called out, on line, their former collaborator Marshmello for working with the infamous rapper and felon Chris Brown, whom the band rightfully called a âpredator and abuser.â Since then, escalation in the beef has resulted in lead singer […]
Cover Story: Steve Earle
Itâs a puzzlement, a Sphinx-like riddle for the ages. How in holy hell has resident alt-country iconoclast Steve Earle managed to keep his mouth shut over the past three Trump-and-Brexit bedeviled years? Make no mistake, what heâs offered instead has been stunning â2017âs picture-perfect loper So You Wannabe an Outlaw â polished still brighter by […]
Photo Gallery: Rise Against at Chicago Theatre
At the end of their third song, âAudience Of One,â Rise Against lead singer Tim McIlrath joked, âI donât think weâve ever stayed this still for this long.â So what occasion caused the Chicago punk rock quartet to strike such statuesque poses? A special evening dubbed âGhost Note Symphony’s,â which shares its name with the […]
Stage Buzz: Michael Schenker Fest at Concord Music Hall
German guitar pioneer Michael Schenker returns to Chicagoâs Concord Music Hall on May 4th for the second leg of his Resurrection Tour with his current band, Michael Schenker Fest. The 64-year-old ex-UFO and ex-Scorpions fret wizard has been dazzling audiences for nearly 50 years. Michael Schenker Festâs 2018 debut album, Resurrection, was well-received by fans […]
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