Review: Deap Vally Bid Farewell During a Killer Show at Thalia Hall
Everything must come to an end and this past weekend, Deap Vally stopped by Thalia Hall on their grand farewell tour. The duo of guitarist Lindsey Troy and drummer Julie […]
Preview: lake j Announces Debut Solo Album Dizzy with “My Own Mess”
It’s always a nice treat when a member of a fantastic band releases a solo project. You honestly never know what you’re going to get. Maybe it’s a continuation of […]
Preview: No Need to Wait Until the “Next Time Around” for Liam Kazar’s Latest Single
It’s been a couple of years since Liam Kazar‘s excellent debut Due North graced our ears. The album is a distillation of over a decade of Kazar’s musical talents, which […]
Preview: The Strokes, Beach Bunny, & NNAMDÏ Will Perform at Credit Union 1 Arena in Support of Kina Collins
It’s been two years since The Strokes first gave their support to Illinois 7th Congressional district candidate Kina Collins. The legendary rock group performed a fantastic set at a sold-out […]
Review: Squirrel Flower, Greg Freeman, and Tenci Exemplify the Best TNK Fest Has to Offer
Every passing year TNK Fest rises to the occasion: kicking off the year with amazing shows. The multi-day fest spreads itself across a nice collection of venues (this year included […]
Review: Gryphon Trio Ends the Northwestern Winter Chamber Festival in a Lackluster way
On a sunny but chilly Sunday afternoon, the Gryphon Trio gave a lackluster performance to close the Northwestern Winter Chamber Festival at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston. Although the playing […]
Review: Third Coast Percussion Premieres New Work by Carlos Carrillo
L-R Peter Martin, Robert Dillon, Sean Connors, and David Skidmore. Photo by Ron Perlish
Review: Tamar Berk’s tiny injuries Is Worth Your Immediate Attention
If you want to throw a music critic into a real mental tizzy, ask them what they’re listening to or what they’d recommend. I know enough other critics that I […]
Review: Dover Quartet Plays a Blustery Program on a Blustery Night
On a blustery Friday night, the Dover Quartet gave a note-perfect performance at the Northwestern Winter Chamber Music Festival at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall in Evanston. While the Chicagoland region was […]
Review: Even Unplugged, Hovvdy Somehow Manages to Sound Just As Electric at Lincoln Hall
I’ve been to several seated concerts in my time, but nothing like Hovvdy last week at Lincoln Hall. Actually, now that I think about it, Hovvdy’s show was pretty much […]
Review: Chicago’s Cedille Records Continues to Promote Excellence in Its 2023 Releases
Chicago’s Cedille Records released lots of enjoyable music in 2023. Like previous years, Cedille releases focus on lesser-known music worthy of greater attention. Unlike previous years, most of the releases […]
Review: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Frolics Through the Brandenburg Concertos
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center gave a lively performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s six Brandenburg Concertos at the Harris Theater on Wednesday night. This is an annual holiday […]