Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

“Never Say Never,” soulful pop legend Little Anthony defies age in Des Plaines Theatre throwback

This month marks Little Anthony’s 70th anniversary as an entertainer and there was no better way to mark the occasion than with a retrospective show at the stunningly [More…]

“Mony Mony,” Tommy James & The Shondells still make the Genesee “Think We’re Alone Now”

No doubt about it, Tommy James & The Shondells were certainly one of the leading rock groups of the late 1960s into the early ’70s, yet their popularity only grew [More…]

Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite, 55 years of Alligator Records open a bountiful Blues Fest

The gates to the Chicago Blues Festival, the largest free event of its kind on earth, swung open with its signature blend of area all-stars and internationally-renowned acts, [More…]

Primus, Claypool Lennon Delirium, Frog Brigade spin “Claypool Gold” for Salt Shed Fairgrounds

Man of many bands Les Claypool is as prolific as they come, which means cramming it all into a single evening wouldn’t ever be possible, although in the case of a [More…]

Steve Albini-produced Toadies a grungy Vic Theatre “Charmer” after potent punch of Local H

As one of the grunge/alternative rock superpowers that really picked up steam in the front half of the 1990s, it might have seemed like the Toadies would’ve connected [More…]

The Dead Daisies walk on “Holy Ground,” Glenn Hughes’ does Deep Purple in Arcada’s sole U.S. show

The somewhat shifting supergroup known as The Dead Daisies always draw a considerable crowd, but when it was announced the latest line-up would perform only a single show in [More…]

The Lodge swallows authentic Illinois debut of Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill”

When Broadway mounted the musical “Jagged Little Pill,” it not only introduced a whole new generation to the iconic songbook of alternative rock singer/songwriter [More…]

Des Plaines Theatre “Goin’ Out Of My Head” over Little Anthony’s 70th anniversary in show biz

When Little Anthony arrives at the Des Plaines Theatre on Sunday, June 7, it will be the exact month of his 70th anniversary in show business, an absolutely astounding feat [More…]

Foghat takes a bluesy “Slow Ride” to Hard Rock, “Love Hurts” for heavy metal heroes Nazareth

The amount of entertainment styles hosted by the Hard Rock Live inside the Northern Indiana location of the famed casino is truly limitless, though having enduring bands [More…]

OutKast’s Big Boi, A-Trak, Chip Tha Ripper rev up Credit Union 1 Amp’s “Rebel Ragers”

Outdoor concerts are officially here, and though it’s still a month before summer technically starts, “The Rebel Ragers” Tour sure did make the Credit Union [More…]

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