Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn Keep Folk Alive
Folk legend Bela Fleck is a man of few words. As he came onstage with his wife, singer-songwriter Abigail Washburn, it was clear he was not going to be the […]
Bruno Major Introduces Himself to Chicago at Schubas
[soliloquy id=”24508″] All Photos by Elif Geris Paying an overdue visit back to one of my favorite venues, Schubas Tavern, on Tuesday night was just the thing I needed. But […]
STRFKR is Technicolor at Concord Music Hall
[soliloquy id=”24044″] Photos by Elif Geris. STRFKR had one goal Valentine’s Day at Concord Music Hall, and that was to make its audience move. Vocalist, drummer, guitarist and more Josh […]
Kimbra Usurps Human Distance at Concord Music Hall
[soliloquy id=”23326″] All photos by Elif Geris/Third Coast Review Kimbra’s entrance stage right at Concord Music Hall Saturday was dominant. React Presents brings another dynamite act to one of Chicago’s […]
Halsey Put on a Show for Allstate Arena
It’s hard to have a massive show on a Sunday night, but Halsey did just that on the Sunday before Thanksgiving break. Because her audience includes a ton of younger […]
Nothing Says ‘Punk’ Like Rancid and Dropkick Murphys
Last week, thousands of punk fans gathered at Northerly Island to see two of the greatest bands to ever grace the genre: Rancid and Dropkick Murphys. Both bands have been […]
Gramatik Lights Up the MID post Lolla
Walking into The MID, I felt like I was back in college, just down the street from my old stomping grounds, University of Illinois at Chicago. I once enjoyed night […]
Blondie and Garbage Prove They Can Still Rock
After 40 years, Debbie’s still got it. Punk rock veterans Blondie delivered an incredible performance at Ravinia Festival to a massive, diverse crowd. Both Debbie Harry and Chris Stein have […]
Caravan Palace Swings Again at the House of Blues Chicago
[soliloquy id=”15645″] All photos by Elif Geris/Third Coast Review Caravan Palace made the House of Blues Chicago floor bounce for the second consecutive year of Robot Face. There […]
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 […]
Lizzo at Metro Chicago: Exchanging Confidence
If I have kids, I want one to be a girl. That’s the desire Lizzo brought through her empowering performance at Metro Chicago Friday. There were several themes that the […]
Emo-light Pet Symmetry Kicks Off Album Release Tour with Ratboys at Schuba’s
Emo music is alive in Chicago. Pet Symmetry, a pop-punk, alt rock, self described “emo” band released their second full-length album Vision at Schubas on Friday, May 27th. Kicking off […]