Will Lollapalooza Be Canceled This Year?
Yesterday Governor Pritzker shared his viewpoint that all summer events should be canceled, though Mayor Lightfoot is less comfortable making that call … yet. My personal history with Lollapalooza goes […]
Interview: The Glow-Ups Embark on Debut Record and Talk Music in Their Lives
It’s pretty surreal writing this piece amid our situation in the world. I believe that timing is everything and spending the two hours I did with, Chicago-based, punk rock trio, […]
‘One More Song’ We Needed – A Song Collaboration with Classixx and Roosevelt
It’s a joining of artists that simply makes sense. In a delightful surprise amid a world-wide pandemic, Classixx released a new song this past week, “One More Song,” featuring German-band Roosevelt, […]
Preview: Third Coast Percussion to Continue Live Broadcasts on Saturday
Sidelined by COVID-19 concert cancellations, Third Coast Percussion took their vibraphones and marimbas into their audience’s living rooms last Friday night with a live broadcast concert over YouTube. They will […]
HAPPENING NOW: Do You Hear The People Sing? 97.1 The Drive Hosts Chicago Quarantine Singalong Tonight
Let’s face it, times are a little rough right now. Whether you’re accustomed to the indoor lifestyle or not, being stuck at home is another matter entirely. If you’re […]
Bandcamp is Waiving Its Fees Today; Here are Some Bands You Should Support!
COVID-19 has put the breaks on the music industry for the time being. Local venues have shut down till April at the earliest. Some like The Vic, The Riviera, and […]
ROOKIE Comes Up With Their Own Sound To Span The Ages
ROOKIE is the latest Chicago act to emerge from our house party / DIY scene as real contenders for the rock and/or roll crown that seems up for grabs lately. […]
Preview: of Montreal Believes ‘UR FUN’
On his latest album, Kevin Barnes returns of Montreal to its one-man-band roots on UR FUN, yet still manages to create a Technicolor thrill ride making the most of his experience […]
Review: The Chieftains and Friends Perform the Irish Goodbye at Symphony Center
A full house at the Symphony Center on Friday night gave a warm welcome, and standing ovation, to the Chieftains, who were not only celebrating their 58th year together but […]
Review: Music of the Baroque: Root, Root, Root for the Divas
Imagine putting on your game face, donning your fan apparel, gearing up to root for your favorite performer. But you’re not heading to a sports arena. You’re heading to the […]
Review: Harris Theater Glows and Mourns at the End of the Beethoven 250 Festival
What’s a reviewer to do when he walks in to review a performance of his favorite symphony and the orchestra delivers a magnificent rendition? For one thing, don’t take notes—just […]
Review: Piano Trios Highlight Beethoven 250 at Symphony Center
The Beethoven 250 celebrations shifted to Symphony Center Monday night where Emanual Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and Yo-Yo Ma put the more genteel side of Ludwig van Beethoven on display. Much […]