The B-52’s Reimagined in Cindy Wilson’s Change
On Valentine’s Day, 1976, Cindy Wilson met her future husband Keith Bennett, and performed in her first B-52’s show. Her band mates were fellow Athens, GA, denizens Kate Pierson (vocals, […]
David Hidalgo and Marc Ribot’s Intimate Show at Old Town School of Folk
Midway through their show at Old Town School of Folk, Marc Ribot turned to the audience, gestured to David Hidalgo, and said, “If it seems like we’re just two guys […]
Betty Who’s Dance Moves Wow the Metro
It’s a rarity to find a pop star who is 100% genuine. However, Aussie dance queen Betty Who is just that. Having met and interviewed Betty back in 2016 at […]
Goose Island Celebrated 312 Day with Joey Purp & Danny Brown at House of Vans
[soliloquy id=”25127″] All photos by Julian Ramirez. Last week, Goose Island put on a series of interesting events, from a screening of iconic Chicago film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off to […]
Theo Katzman Unifies at Wicker Park’s Subterranean
[soliloquy id=”24872″] All photos by Elif Geris Vulfpeck lead vocalist Theo Katzman brought a monarchical, yet simultaneously unifying performance to Wicker Park’s Subterranean. Although Katzman didn’t leave behind all of […]
I’m With Her Put on a Joyful Show at Thalia Hall
It seems that in each generation of bluegrass, there comes a new reigning trio of powerful women. Like Dolly, Linda, and Emmylou before them, Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz, and Sara […]
Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn Keep Folk Alive
Folk legend Bela Fleck is a man of few words. As he came onstage with his wife, singer-songwriter Abigail Washburn, it was clear he was not going to be the […]
Bruno Major Introduces Himself to Chicago at Schubas
[soliloquy id=”24508″] All Photos by Elif Geris Paying an overdue visit back to one of my favorite venues, Schubas Tavern, on Tuesday night was just the thing I needed. But […]
STRFKR is Technicolor at Concord Music Hall
[soliloquy id=”24044″] Photos by Elif Geris. STRFKR had one goal Valentine’s Day at Concord Music Hall, and that was to make its audience move. Vocalist, drummer, guitarist and more Josh […]
Kimbra Usurps Human Distance at Concord Music Hall
[soliloquy id=”23326″] All photos by Elif Geris/Third Coast Review Kimbra’s entrance stage right at Concord Music Hall Saturday was dominant. React Presents brings another dynamite act to one of Chicago’s […]
Halsey Put on a Show for Allstate Arena
It’s hard to have a massive show on a Sunday night, but Halsey did just that on the Sunday before Thanksgiving break. Because her audience includes a ton of younger […]
Nothing Says ‘Punk’ Like Rancid and Dropkick Murphys
Last week, thousands of punk fans gathered at Northerly Island to see two of the greatest bands to ever grace the genre: Rancid and Dropkick Murphys. Both bands have been […]