Review: Kim Gordon Continues Her Iconic Legacy at Metro
Pitchfork Music Festival 2021 feels like a blur to me. The 2020 edition of the now defunct Chicago staple was cancelled due to the pandemic and even though things were […]
Dispatch: The 2026 Chicago Blues Festival Opens With Stories of Blues History and Musical Tributes
Blues Festival 2026 is here! The festival has opened at the Ramova Theater with a lineup of Chicago blues legends who are alumni of Theresa’s Lounge on Chicago’s South Side, […]
Review: Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble Excels Under Duress at Mandel Hall
London-based chamber orchestra the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields performed at the University of Chicago’s stiflingly hot Mandel Hall rcently. The group was founded in 1958 by Sir […]
Review: Patti LuPone at the Auditorium—a Warm Welcome on a Cold Night
It was a cold Saturday night when Patti LuPone returned to Chicago. But LuPone brought a warm message in a revised edition of Matters of the Heart, the concert piece […]
Review: A Perfect Evening of Electronic Music with Justice and Kaytranada at the United Center
In this modern day and age, I think that it’s safe to say that when it comes to concerts; lighting and stage production/design are arguably just as crucially important as […]
Review: The Amos Gillespie Quartet Launches New Classical Music at the CheckOut
The CheckOut opened its doors to a great performance by the Amos Gillespie Chamber Quartet on Saturday night. This abandoned 7-Eleven was formerly an eyesore at the end of the […]
Review: The Roots and Nai Palm Give Ravinia Audience Exactly What They Want
Before I even stepped onto the Ravinia Festival grounds, everyone around the area felt the energy that would be filling up the Pavilion stage Friday night. “Who’s playing tonight?” a […]
Review: It Was Rock City at the Metro for Horsegirl’s Triumphant Album Release Show
I’ve been to a fair number of sold-out shows at the Metro but never one so well attended as Horsegirl’s hometown album release show for their new album Phonetics On […]
Review: Pixel Grip Reaches New Heights at Chicago’s New Venue, Outset
It’s no secret that Chicago harbors some of the most talented and unique artists in the industry, which includes the vastly talented electropop group, Pixel Grip. The trio wrapped up […]
Review: The Chicago Philharmonic Brings the Holiday Spirit Accompanying Love Actually
What makes a movie a Christmas movie? It could have a precocious kid left behind at Christmas while the family goes on a deluxe vacation—twice. It could have Bruce Willis […]
Review: Music and Movie Elevate the Love Story of Bram Stoker’s Dracula
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Review: Hermanos Gutiérrez Bring Their Dreamy Soundscapes to Thalia Hall
Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez are the vessels for the celestial Latin-western instrumental band, Hermanos Gutiérrez. Chicago was fortunate enough to spend two sold-out evenings with the duo, and Monday night’s […]