It was an abysmal day to have to go outside this past Saturday, when we headed to Music Under Glass at the Garfield Park Conservatory. The “wintry mix” was far less cheerful […]
Review: Thomas Nickell and Oistrakh Symphony Wowed on a Wintry Saturday
The Darkness Brought Their Over-The-Top Show To Park West
The Darkness’ lead singer Justin Hawkins took a moment last Wednesday at Park West to share a bit of the band’s pre-show ritual with the crowd. He told us they all got […]
Durand Jones & The Indications’ Explosion of Energy at Lincoln Hall
If you want to see the energy drink equivalent of a musical performance, stop in to Durand Jones & the Indications’ next show. Jones and company held a riotous “soul evening” with […]
Review: Evgeny Kissin and Emerson Quartet Shined on Sunday
The Emerson String Quartet teamed up with pianist Evgeny Kissin for a lively performance at Symphony Center on Sunday. The pairing combined the Emersons’ wizened experience with Kissin’s vigor. Having performed together […]
Ravyn Lenae Represented Chicago Wonderfully at Lincoln Hall
Ravyn Lenae is an actual earth angel. No, really. She was given here to share her voice, and on Tuesday night, the sold out-level crowd at Lincoln Hall were the lucky recipients […]
Get It On, Bang Some Gongs with Mind Over Mirror’s Bellowing Sun
Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art co-commissioned Bellowing Sun, the sixth album from Jaime Fennelly’s Mind Over Mirrors, once a solo project and now a quartet including Jim Becker, violinist from Califone, Jon […]
Albert Hammond Jr. and The Marías Packed Bottom Lounge with a Passionate Crowd
Last Friday, Bottom Lounge was packed with some of the most feverishly intense fans I’ve seen in a long time. The crowd was laser focused on having a good night while letting […]
Lucy Dacus Filled the Empty Bottle with Warm Emotions
This review was written by guest author Brandon Smith. It’s surprising there’s not much of a line outside The Empty Bottle for a show that’s been sold out for about a month: […]
Emanuel Ax Played With Warmth and Passion at the Symphony Center
With the maturity that only comes from a career spanning 45 years, Emanuel Ax gave a delightful performance at Symphony Center on Sunday afternoon. The program was a careful blend of music […]
The Bones of JR Jones Brings Excitement to Sunday at Schubas Tavern
Entering the venue for a concert performed by a one-man blues band is a curious experience. Expectations are not certain, but stage presence will be key. Jonathon Linaberry, otherwise known as The […]
Billie Eilish Sells out Lincoln Hall, and She’s Only 16
Lincoln Hall is not a massive venue, but it’s still a huge deal to sell it out. It’s even a bigger deal to do so when you’re still in high school. That’s […]
Dessa Goes Pop at Subterranean
Minneapolis hip-hop backpack rapper Dessa has started a new chapter. She’s experimenting with different producers to create a unique new sound, no longer sharing the stage with longtime collaborator Aby Wolf, went […]