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Stage Buzz: Asking Alexandria, Run The Jewels, Maneskin, Riot V

Stage Buzz: Asking Alexandria, Run The Jewels, Maneskin, Riot V

| September 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

  For the past 15 years, Asking Alexandria has been one of the most dominating forces in rock and metal. Having experienced many ups and downs throughout their career, the band is stronger than ever, as heard on their latest album, Where Do We Go From Here? The band will celebrate their latest and greatest […]

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Spins: Bob Dylan • Shadow Kingdom • Appearing at Cadillac Theatre • Chicago

Spins: Bob Dylan • Shadow Kingdom • Appearing at Cadillac Theatre • Chicago

| September 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

  Bob Dylan Shadow Kingdom (Columbia/Legacy) The pandemic lockdown finally brought Bob Dylan’s Never Ending Tour to a halt in 2020 after 31 years on the road. A few short months before resuming band travel in late 2021, the Bard gathered a stripped-down ensemble of trusted players for a streamed concert in July as a […]

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Recap and Photo Gallery: Pearl Jam at United Center • Chicago

Recap and Photo Gallery: Pearl Jam at United Center • Chicago

| September 6, 2023 | 0 Comments

Pearl Jam United Center Chicago, IL September 5, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Pearl Jam came to play! The Seattle quintet (fleshed out to 7 players on this tour) has become increasingly more squeamish about touring post-COVID. Their album Gigaton was released nearly two and a half years ago, but the band has […]

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Photo Gallery: Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Ministry, and Filter • Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre • Tinley Park

Photo Gallery: Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Ministry, and Filter • Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre • Tinley Park

| September 4, 2023 | 0 Comments

Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Ministry, and Filter Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL September 1, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Multiple generations flocked to Tinley Park this weekend for all the Metal they could handle. The Freaks On Parade tour fulfilled its promise of evil clowns, an undead ring leader, video screen […]

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Live Review & Photo Gallery: Duran Duran with Nile Rodgers and Chic and Bastille at Charter One Pavilion • Chicago

Live Review & Photo Gallery: Duran Duran with Nile Rodgers and Chic and Bastille at Charter One Pavilion • Chicago

| September 4, 2023 | 0 Comments

  Duran Duran Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island Chicago, IL Friday, September 1, 2023 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Philamonjaro. With temperatures in the mid-70s and clear skies, it was a perfect Friday night in the fading summer for a concert outdoors along Lake Michigan. ‘80s alternative-pop survivors Duran Duran arrived at Northerly […]

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Cover Story: Juliana Hatfield • Can’t Get it Out of My Head

Cover Story: Juliana Hatfield • Can’t Get it Out of My Head

| August 31, 2023 | 0 Comments

  It was a great lesson to learn during the pandemic: Sometimes, if you’re open to it, the Universe will reward you with small, subtle signs that everything — despite any outward appearances to the contrary —is alright with the world at that particular moment. Even something as insignificant as a digital clock can prove […]

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Stage Buzz: Corey Taylor, Duran Duran, North Coast Fest, Last Fling

Stage Buzz: Corey Taylor, Duran Duran, North Coast Fest, Last Fling

| August 29, 2023 | 0 Comments

  Corey Taylor is best known as the crazed masked leader of Slipknot, but lately, he’s been pulling double duty, performing with the Masked Nine, and breaking out on his own for a new solo career. Taylor returns this year with his second album, CMF2. Hear cuts from his upcoming album and from his previous […]

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Photo Gallery: The Offspring, Sum 41, Simple Plan at Credit 1 Amphitheatre

Photo Gallery: The Offspring, Sum 41, Simple Plan at Credit 1 Amphitheatre

| August 29, 2023 | 0 Comments

The Offspring Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL August 26, 2023 Words and photos by Curt Baran Perhaps it was the perfect convergence of a lingering, post-COVID thirst for live music and an absolutely beautiful summer evening. Of course, a triple bill of pop-punk featuring The Offspring, Sum 41, and Simple Plan might have […]

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Photo Gallery: Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C. at United Center • Chicago

Photo Gallery: Arctic Monkeys, Fontaines D.C. at United Center • Chicago

| August 29, 2023 | 0 Comments

Arctic Monkeys United Center Chicago, IL August 27, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Alex Turner was in full-on Elvis mode this Sunday at United Center. Fortunately, for all concerned parties, he was channeling the earliest version and not the bloated, coked-out, sequined model that would ultimately lead to the icon’s demise. It’s unusual […]

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Live Review and Photo Gallery: Bruce Springsteen at Wrigley Field • Chicago

Live Review and Photo Gallery: Bruce Springsteen at Wrigley Field • Chicago

| August 13, 2023 | 0 Comments

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL Friday, August 11, 2023 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Curt Baran. After packing Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band ushered in the weekend with a second sold-out performance on Friday night in the Cubs’ outfield. At showtime, the members […]

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Photo Gallery: Pantera at American Family Insurance Amphitheater • Milwaukee

Photo Gallery: Pantera at American Family Insurance Amphitheater • Milwaukee

| August 3, 2023 | 0 Comments

Pantera American Family Insurance Amphitheater Milwaukee, WI July 31, 2023 Recap and photos by Curt Baran To say that Pantera has seen its fair share of tragedy is an understatement. Original guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell was shockingly shot to death on stage by a deranged fan in December of 2004, and drummer Vinnie Paul, Darrell’s brother, […]

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Stage Buzz: Lollapalooza, Repentance, Voice of Baceprot,  Mudvayne

Stage Buzz: Lollapalooza, Repentance, Voice of Baceprot, Mudvayne

| August 1, 2023 | 0 Comments

  Whether it’s his outrageous outfits or causing controversy, Boy George knows how to get attention. Though he has a prolific solo career, he’s best known as the androgynous singer of Culture Club. In a sea of endless new romantic acts and lots of hairspray, the band stood out not just for their look but […]

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Cover Story: Butcher Babies • Double Trouble

Cover Story: Butcher Babies • Double Trouble

| July 31, 2023 | 0 Comments

From just a quick glance at each other while on stage, Butcher Babies’s duo bombshell vocalists—Heidi Shepherd and Carla Harvey—know exactly what each other is thinking… and they can’t help but to crack up or give each other a sly smile.  As best friends performing in a band, Shepherd and Harvey have been slugging it […]

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Spins: Pete Townshend • Empty Glass (Vinyl Remaster)

Spins: Pete Townshend • Empty Glass (Vinyl Remaster)

| July 25, 2023 | 0 Comments

The Who’s acclaimed, Rock Hall-of-Fame guitarist’s heralded second album (including breakout AOR single “Rough Boys”) gets a vinyl remaster.

Plus: Pete Townshend and Ronnie Lane’s “Rough Mix”

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Live Review: Cheap Trick at Metro • Chicago

Live Review: Cheap Trick at Metro • Chicago

| July 17, 2023 | 0 Comments

Cheap Trick with Brokeback Sunday, July 16, 2023 Metro, Chicago, IL Review by Jeff Elbel The 40th-anniversary celebration at Chicago’s venerable Metro continued on Sunday by welcoming Rockford’s finest rock and roll export, Cheap Trick, for a sold–out show. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers maintain a regular presence in the area, but Sunday’s show […]

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