Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

A “New Attitude” on jazz standards and Patti LaBelle’s own gems sparkle at The Venue

Hardly a season goes by when Patti LaBelle isn’t on the road, but having just dropped her first album in a decade, “Bel Hommage,” made the soul singer’s latest, [More…]

An epic, life-affirming Soldier Field return from Coldplay, the new biggest band in the land

“One day when I’m 100 years old, I want to say to my grandchildren that Chicago on August 17, 2017 was the best crowd we ever played for,” proclaimed Coldplay’s Chris [More…]

With Yestival on its way to Grand Victoria Casino, Geoff Downes discusses Yes, Asia, loss and legacy

The perpetual wait for Yes to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s hallowed halls is finally over thanks to an induction earlier this year alongside the equally delayed [More…]

Guitar god Santana follows the “Smooth” flow of his agile fingers at Ravinia

Only two years may have passed since Santana last visited Ravinia, but in between those couple of sell outs and another pair this season, the guitar god’s been particularly [More…]

“Fielder’s choices” and all the essentials from Billy Joel in milestone Wrigley Field sell out

“I don’t have anything new out,” admitted Billy Joel shortly after kicking off his fourth consecutive Wrigley Field sell out (not counting his prior pair alongside [More…]

Founder Mick Jones and the current Foreigner mark four decades with “Hot Blooded” hits

With a new double disc entitled “40: Forty Hits From Forty Years” and a tour tackling that very topic, 2017 is shaping up to be another banner year for Foreigner. These [More…]

In Memoriam: Glen Campbell 1936-2017

For additional information on Glen Campbell, visit GlenCampbell.com. [Not a valid [More…]

Alphaville: “Strange Attractor” Tour at Chicago Theatre

Click here for a review of Alphaville with Christopher Anton and The Joneses from the Chicago Theatre. For additional information on Alphaville, visit Alphaville.Info. [More…]

Indie rock anthems from Arcade Fire and it’s all about the ladies on last day of Lollapalooza

Prior to winding down Lollapalooza on Sunday, the jury may have still been out on the Arcade Fire’s decision to dabble with electronic pop, dance and occasionally all out [More…]

“Big In Japan” but Alphaville also appreciated in Chicago, plus “Pure Energy” from Christopher Anton

Waiting 16 years for Alphaville to revisit America would’ve been long enough, but believe it or not, up until a summer Sunday in 2017, the band who first began in 1982 had [More…]

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