Review: You Weren’t There, but He Was: Kill a Punk for Rock and Roll, by Marty Perez
According to the foreword of Kill a Punk for Rock and Roll, music photographer Marty Perez is a very likable guy. The fact that providing a bio in the book […]
Review: Muna and Nova Twins Get All the Love From a Sold-Out Salt Shed Crowd
Right from the get-go, you can tell Muna loves their fans as much their fans love them. The band made up of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson has […]
Review: The National Get Extremely Vivid for Night One at the Auditorium Theatre
All my life I’ve dreamt of seeing The National in concert. More accurately, I’ve dreamt of seeing them live for only the past four years, but that doesn’t sound as […]
Review: Pianist Seong-Jin Cho Dazzles at Symphony Center
In a dazzling display of youthful energy and vigor, Korean pianist Seong-Jin Cho delivered a masterful, note-perfect recital before a nearly sold out crowd at Symphony Center on Sunday. He […]
Review: Ethel Cain and Caroline Polachek Treat the Riviera Theatre to Dreamy Soundscapes
It’s with no surprise the beloved Ethel Cain has cultivated a cult-like following recently. Hayden Silas Anhedönia’s (Ethel Cain) music is a reflection inspired by her religious upbringing. Her debut […]
Review: Grossman Ensemble Closes the Season in a Lively Way
The Grossman Ensemble gave a lively and enjoyable performance at Hyde Park’s Logan Center Performance Hall on Friday evening. It is the resident group at the Chicago Center for Contemporary […]
Review: Goth Babe & Yoke Lore Throw A Chill Party for the Salt Shed
At this point it’s pretty obvious: the Salt Shed is a phenomenal place to see a show. Their lineup this year has been stellar so far, adding quite of bit […]
Review: Sergei Babayan Is Amazing in Close of Bach Week Festival
The 50th annual Bach Week Festival ended Sunday night with another amazing performance by Armenia-born pianist Sergei Babayan at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston. Last year, Babayan played a delightful […]
Review: Quinnie Earns a Shiny Gold Star at Schubas
Remember when I said most artists sound even better live than in the studio? You don’t? Well, good on you for paying attention because I never said such a thing. […]
Preview: The 2023 Riot Fest Lineup is Out!
The little heatwave has not only graced us with clear skies and fun ties in the sun, but all the Riot Fest Lineup! Riot Fest revealed the artists coming to […]
Review: Picosa Offers Quintets of Strings and Air
With the addition of a violinist and violist, members of the Picosa ensemble presented Strings and Air, an evening of flute and clarinet quintets at DePaul’s Allen Auditorium on Tuesday […]
Preview: Farewell Captain Emerges With Amends
While many bands saw themselves stalled during the pandemic, others took the forced downtime to finish up a long-in-the-works album, and I am very happy to share that Farewell Captain […]