Caravan Palace Returns: Preparing to Dance Again with Hugues Payen
During its sound check in Kansas City, I could faintly hear Caravan Palace play what sounded like “Rock it For Me” as I asked Violinist Hugues Payen what the message […]
Cultural Legacy in the Year of Public Art: From Picasso to Mucca Pazza
At the start of 2017, the Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events announced Chicago’s Year of Public Art (YOPA), in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the famed untitled Picasso […]
TCR Mixtape No. 28: Pitchfork Music Festival 2017
We’re heading towards the middle of July and that means that Pitchfork Music Festival is right around the corner! P4K has been a highlight of Chicago’s music festival scene, constantly […]
Preview: 29th Chicago Duo Piano Festival Starts This Friday
The 29th installment of the Music Institute of Chicago’s Duo Piano Festival kicks off with a performance by the winners of last year’s Chicago International Duo Piano Competition on Friday […]
Mamby on the Beach: Day Two in Review
On day two of Mamby on the Beach, I was excited to embark on another day of vacation in Chicago. I couldn’t wait to abandon my sandals again, and to […]
House of Vans Welcomes Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires and Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 on 7/13
There’s no two ways about it: House of Vans has been rocking it. Since opening their doors in February with a grand opening featuring Noname, Digable Plants, and Future Islands, the […]
Reunite with Blondie @ Ravinia
Blondie were one of the most important punk rock bands of the 20th century, and they’ve proved their staying power to the world. Currently on tour promoting their 11th album, Pollinator, […]
Sofar Sounds Brings Concerts for a Cause with Give a Home
If you live in Chicago (or any of the other 358 cities involved) and haven’t been to a Sofar Sounds show, let me depict it for you. You apply for […]
Mamby on the Beach 2017: Day One in Review
I noted in my preview that the starring role at Mamby on the Beach is the music showcased on four stages: Park, Beach, Mixmag, and Silent Disco. On the contrary, […]
Review: The Lawrence Arms with Dillinger Four and Toys That Kill at House of Vans
When one imagines a pop-up concert venue, a dingy DIY space stereotype may come to mind. Makeshift setups, PBR priced at a dollar a pop and sound levels that would […]
Review: (Sandy) Alex G Lights Up Bottom Lounge 6/28
I always feel, like many, a certain kind of trepidation when going to see an artist I love but haven’t seen live before. This feeling intensifies when said artist is someone […]
Review: Ladies’ Night with Chastity Belt, Sneaks, and Bunny at Subterranean
It was a sure-fire Ladies’ Night at Subterrannean last Thursday as three girl-powered bands graced the stage to play a diverse array of music! The show’s first opener, […]