Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

“Despacito” hitmaker Luis Fonsi blends romantic rhythms with a plea for Puerto Rico

With a career dating back nearly 20 years, Latin Grammy winner Luis Fonsi is no stranger to success, though it wasn’t until he dropped “Despacito” alongside Daddy [More…]

Melodic mayhem from Scorpions with a trashing assist from Megadeth in Allstate Arena sell out

More than a 50 years after forming, about a half-decade since waving a false farewell and just two calendar turns since last visiting Chicago, the hard rock/heavy metal men [More…]

Scorpions: “Crazy World” Tour at Allstate Arena

Click here for a Scorpions with Megadeth review from the Allstate Arena. For additional information on Scorpions and Megadeth, visit The-Scorpions.com and Megadeth.com. [More…]

Steve Miller Band deals The Venue At Horseshoe Casino all the “Ultimate Hits,” plus blues and Latin bonuses

Those who know Steve Miller Band primarily from classic rock radio can surely quote every last line from “The Joker” and at least a half-dozen others by heart. And while [More…]

A silky Smokey Robinson invokes a “Quiet Storm” of Motown remembrances at Ravinia

About halfway into Smokey Robinson’s performance on an idyllic end of summer evening at Ravinia (where he last appeared in 1989), the enduring entertainer recalled the era [More…]

“Beverly Hills 90210: The Musical” lovingly skewers the teen soap opera from TV’s most famous zip code

From the creators of “Full House: The Musical,” “Bayside! The Musical,” “Katdashians” and “Show Girls: The Musical” comes “Beverly Hills 90210: The [More…]

Wishbone Ash amplifies and unplugs on “Tough & Tender” Tour, ambitious box set on the way

When it comes to stacking two sets of melodic lead guitars, British rockers Wishbone Ash were amongst the first to perfect the powerhouse combination. And for nearly 50 [More…]

Sold out from coast to coast, ARIZONA’s electronic indie pop on the verge of mass awareness

By all accounts, ARIZONA’s Lollapalooza performance was bursting at the seams, but thankfully a mere month after the festival appearance, the New Jersey-based band gave [More…]

New Order, Nine Inch Nails and Prophets Of Rage lead top 10 Riot Fest sets to see

As the last fling of summer, Riot Fest is once again bringing some serious heat in 2017 thanks to three days of alternative action coming to Douglas Park. From Friday, [More…]

Pink: “What About Us” Tour at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

For additional information on Pink, visit PinksPage.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre include Luke Bryan (Sept. 16); Matchbox Twenty and [More…]

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