Kathryn Randall, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire “Sing A Song All Night Long” alongside the entire United Center

On their own, Lionel Richie or Earth, Wind & Fire are considerable concert draws, but combine both on a bill, and it’s a slam dunk of a sell out, at least as far as [More…]

Taylor Swift: “The Eras” Tour at Soldier Field

Click here for a review of Taylor Swift at Soldier Field. For additional information on Taylor Swift, visit TaylorSwift.com. Upcoming concert highlights at the Soldier Field [More…]

From “Call Me Maybe” to “The Loneliest Time,” Carly Rae Jepsen “So Nice” to sold out Aragon

Singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen became a household name on the strength of the ubiquitous single, “Call Me Maybe,” a decade ago, but she’s kept on growing an artist [More…]

Train spins Hollywood Casino Amp-sized “AM Gold,” Jewel saves some souls, Blues Traveler jams

A mere year ago, anthemic rockers Train toured behind the 20th anniversary of its breakthrough, “Drops Of Jupiter,” but instead of getting settled into nostalgia, the [More…]

An operatic Josh Groban flawlessly interprets others, plus Preservation Hall Jazz Band at 60

The wait to hear selections from 2020’s “Harmony” was finally over when Josh Groban brought his operatic vocals, classy band, local orchestra and choir, plus gorgeous [More…]

A bluesy, rootsy Robert Plant & Alison Krauss “Raise The Roof,” plus a little Led Zeppelin

Individually, England’s Robert Plant and Illinois’ own Alison Krauss have kept as busy as ever with recordings and travels, but collectively speaking, it’s been [More…]

In “Sob Rock” start at United Center, a smooth John Mayer jams his way around the guitar

Singer/songwriter John Mayer keeps navigating changing tides more than 20 years into a stratospheric career, constantly reinventing himself in pop, blues, folk and now “Sob [More…]

An impeccable Eagles at 50 welcome United Center to the “Hotel California”

Out of all the classic Eagles albums, none is more universally beloved than “Hotel California,” so it was only fitting to find the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers performing [More…]

World’s best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman unwraps “A Christmas Symphony”

Sparked by the popularity of her inaugural holiday livestream during a period of pandemic-forced isolation, Sarah Brightman brought “A Christmas Symphony” to real life a [More…]

Substance-filled songwriting, soul and authenticity make H.E.R. the leading lady of R&B

In the “era of the anti-star,” singer/songwriter/guitarist/piano player H.E.R. (Having Everything Revealed) is making enormous impact thanks to a treasure chest of actual [More…]

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