Review: Trixie and Katya Go Above and Beyond at Auditorium Theatre
Sometimes, there’s nothing better than a good show on a Monday night. Walking into the Auditorium Theatre, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from drag queens Trixie Mattel and […]
Review: Violin Superstar Hilary Hahn Headlines a Lovely Night of Chamber Music
Violin superstar and Chicago Symphony Orchestra artist-in-residence Hilary Hahn headlined a thoughtful chamber music performance at Symphony Center on Friday night. Ably accompanied by Seth Parker Woods on cello and […]
Let’s Support Local Artists Today on Bandcamp Friday
It’s a little hard to believe we’re a full two years out from the first Bandcamp Friday. What started as a short term way to help bands affected by the […]
Out of Space Takes Over Canal Shores August 4-7 with an Excellent Lineup
Last year, Out of Space, the outdoor festival put on by the wonderful Evanston SPACE organizers, returned after having to take 2020 off. The fest features a great lineup as […]
Review: Porches’ New Sound Makes the Most of Any Stage
On a night where most of the city’s foot traffic is near United Center for the Men’s NCAA Basketball tournament, downtown Chicago is still as busy as ever with Porches […]
Review: Soprano Soloist Lets Her Coloratura Burst at Music of the Baroque
Watching the audience’s effusive response to soprano Amanda Forsythe’s blazing coloratura at the end of Music of the Baroque’s Classical Heroines concert Monday at Chicago’s Harris Theater, it is easy […]
Review: Animal Collective Hypnotized The Vic with Psychedelic Jams
Following the release of their latest record, Time Skiffs, experimental band Animal Collective made their stop at the Vic a night of ambient psychedelic sounds. Animal Collective have been around […]
Lollapalooza 2022 Will Close Out July at Grant Park with Metallica, Dua Lipa, J.Cole & Green Day
Ah Lollapalooza. After last year’s return and everything seemingly coming back into full swing this year, the Lollapalooza lineup announcement leading right into tickets being on sale felt imminent. Such […]
Review: Fire Talk Showcases Chicago Artists at Sleeping Village
On one of the busier Sunday nights I have been a part of this year, East Coast label Fire Talk delivered a snippet of what is to come at this […]
Review: The Bernard Rands Effect Was Highly Effective
To celebrate the 88th birthday of distinguished Chicago composer and Pulitzer Prize winner Bernard Rands, the Spektral Quartet performed nine world premieres at Constellation on Pi day, Monday night, 3/14. […]
Review: Dream Pop Duo Sports Are No Ordinary Men
Dream-pop duo Sports made their much anticipated return to Lincoln Hall with nothing short of a mesmerizing set last Thursday. It seems like forever ago that the band announced they […]
Preview: Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros’ Long Strange Trip Picks Up Where it Left Off
The Other One. The Kid. Ace. No matter the name you know him by, Bob Weir is undoubtedly a legend. He’s our beloved, Birkenstock-wearing, Crossfit-doing, guru-bearded, hippie dad who can […]