Pixies & Weezer span rock’s spectrum in Tinley Park
Rock and roll has a vast spectrum of sounds. On one end, you have gnarly guitars, sculpted works of feedback and poetic lyrics that artistically explore cultural and personal malaise while, in another corner, the genre…
Melissa Etheridge brings Memphis Blues North Shore Center
When most people think about a trio of musicians performing classic holiday tunes, they may imagine delicate harmonies and softly strummed guitars…
The Who takes chilly Chicago fans on an ‘Amazing Journey’
Despite temperatures dipping down into the forties – and winds making it feel even colder – Chicago fans bundled up and hunkered down at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park to witness…
A Tribe Called Quest leads stellar lineup at Chicago’s Pitchfork Festival
When you have the godfather of funk, a larger than life “Queenie” and a hauntingly beautiful Angel all slated to perform on the same day at the same festival – as Pitchfork did for Day 2 of its 2017…
Bands, fans & foundations come together at Warped Tour
There was a palpable sense of community permeating the grounds of the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre when Vans Warped Tour rolled through Tinley Park on July 22, 2017. The scalding hot temperatures had fans…
Phoenix shares the love at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom
Whether you call it “amour,” “amare” or “is breá,” love was in the air at the Aragon Ballroom on June 5 as Phoenix took the stage at the iconic Chicago venue just days in advance of the release of their sixth studio album, Ti Amo…
Valerie June sparkles and shines at Chicago’s Park West
“I’m truly a hippie and I think we’re all brought to earth to shine,” Valerie June said before closing her pre-encore set at Chicago’s Park West on April 22 with a stripped down, sweet rendition of her The Order of Time tune “Astral…
Johnny Marr says ‘Hi Hello’ to Chicago at The Vic
Some artists are dynamic frontmen, some are awe-inspiring guitar players. Only one is Johnny F*cking Marr. Returning to Chicago for the first time since Riot Fest 2018, the legendary Smiths musician engrossed concert-goers with a set full of masterful licks, catchy melodies and jangly…