Blue-Eyed Soul Archives - Chicago Concert Reviews

Daryl Hall’s solo, duo hits, guest Todd Rundgren, make Hard Rock Live’s “Dreams Come True”

The creative partnership of Daryl Hall & John Oates is in no danger of slowing down, but every once in awhile, the principal players take a collaboration break and see [More…]

John Oates sets up a living room inside the Genesee, decorated by blues, solo and hits with Hall

He’s one half of the best-selling musical duo to ever walk the earth, plus a solo artist and author of the memoir “Change Of Seasons,” which meant John Oates not only [More…]

“‘Tis The Season” when “Little Saint Nick” drops The Beach Boys off at Chicago Theatre

“America’s Band” The Beach Boys are currently celebrating their 60th anniversary, and even though that rare achievement couldn’t prompt a reunion between Mike Love [More…]

“Joy To The World” when American treasure Three Dog Night visit The Venue At Horseshoe Casino

Few acts defined the soulful rock side of late 1960s into the ‘70s to the degree of Three Dog Night, while even less can boast the longevity of lasting well over 50 years. [More…]

The Beach Boys: “Sixty Years” Tour at Coronado Performing Arts Center

NiteLite Promotions landed a historic Illinois exclusive when The Beach Boys brought its “Sixty Years Of The Sounds Of Summer” Tour to the beautifully restored Coronado [More…]

Martin Fry shoots that “Poison Arrow” towards ABC’s anniversary for “The Lexicon Of Love”

No act of the 1980s embodied slick pop sophistication more than ABC, who’s original front man Martin Fry is still leading the band with a voice dipped in buttery soul and [More…]

“American Standard” James Taylor is forever, plus he’s got a friend in Jackson Browne

The initial launch of James Taylor & His All-Star Band’s belated tour in support of 2020’s “American Standard” kicked off at Chicago’s United Center, just as [More…]

The Doobie Brothers: “50th Anniversary” Tour at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

For additional information on The Doobie Brothers, TheDoobieBrothers.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre include Kiss (Sept. 4); Megadeth and [More…]

“Have Mercy!” John Stamos rejoins The Beach Boys for annual Ravinia summer soiree

Summer is always synonymous with The Beach Boys and the season wouldn’t be complete without at least one incarnation of the group stopping by Ravinia in what’s basically [More…]

Reggae-leaning Jason Mraz oozes optimistic vibes with stunning skyline as the backdrop

Singer/songwriter Jason Mraz steadily grew up from a simple guy with a guitar at the top of the 2000s to an avid explorer of R&B, blue-eyed soul, folk and country. [More…]