Bob Dylan Archives - Chicago Concert Reviews

CIBC’s “Girl From The North Country” sets a Great Depression drama to the brilliance of Bob Dylan

Troubadour Bob Dylan is no stranger to Broadway after serving up the soundtrack for Twyla Tharp’s dance musical “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” though it definitely [More…]

Farm Aid brings a “Heart Of Gold” to Indiana, Bob Dylan, Heartbreakers surprise of the century

Over 20 years since previously visiting Indiana, the annual Farm Aid benefit festival finally rolled back into Noblesville’s Ruoff Music Center for a full day’s worth of [More…]

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band dust off Dylan and classic country during City Winery sell out

Country music will be forever indebted to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, who since 1967, have churned out one classic after the next, while also interpreting several familiar [More…]

After 37 years away, Jeff Lynne’s ELO leads Chicagoland to the holy grail of symphonic rock

There are surely some classic bands who rarely tour, but then there’s Jeff Lynne’s ELO, who may very well hold the record for the longest gap in between full-fledged [More…]

Roger Waters tears down Trump’s wall, plus plenty of Pink Floyd in fiery Desert Trip finale

It was a daunting task to have to wrap up Desert Trip after The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Neil Young and The Who already took the stage at the Empire Polo [More…]

The Who celebrates 50 years of mod with a master clinic in rock for final day of Desert Trip

The final installment of the inaugural Desert Trip festival, which took over the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, started with a clinic in straight-up rock and roll [More…]

The Who and Roger Waters: Desert Trip at Empire Polo Club

For additional information on The Who and Roger Waters, visit TheWho.com and RogerWaters.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Desert Trip include The Rolling Stones and Bob [More…]

Paul McCartney brings Beatlemania to Desert Trip with a little help from his friend Neil Young

Suspense rang thick through the air prior to Paul McCartney taking the stage in the headlining slot on Saturday night at Desert Trip in Indio, California. But prior to [More…]

Neil Young gets political at Desert Trip on his own and with Promise Of The Real

The second day of Desert Trip at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California may have started about a half hour past the originally scheduled tip off time, but once Neil Young [More…]

The Rolling Stones never short on “Satisfaction” during Desert Trip debut

Walking into a festival for the first time always offers a unique experience that can sometimes overload the senses. There’s a plethora of food and beverage options, [More…]