Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

England’s Renaissance readies a symphony of sounds for the Arcada Theatre

Like so many progressive/symphonic/classically-inspired rock groups who started out in the late ‘60s into the ‘70s, Renaissance built a massive fan base throughout Europe [More…]

Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman (ARW): “An Evening Of Yes Music And More” Tour at Chicago Theatre

Click here for an ARW review from the Chicago Theatre. For additional information on ARW, visit ARW-Tour.com. Upcoming concert highlights at the Chicago Theatre include Stars [More…]

Yes indeed! Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman (ARW) carefully juggle the cerebral and commercial

For the first time since Yes’ enormous “Union” Tour in 1991, incomparable singer Jon Anderson, keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman and guitar great Trevor Rabin returned to [More…]

With funky pop, new wave and soulful ballads, the completely original Culture Club is back

Red hot on the heels of a sold out Chicago Theatre comeback earlier this year, Culture Club returned to the area at the increasingly prominent Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. [More…]

Culture Club: “Reunion” World Tour at Genesee Theatre

Click here for a Culture Club review from the Genesee Theatre. For additional information on Culture Club, visit CultureClub.co.uk. Upcoming concert highlights at the Genesee [More…]

“Graeme Of Thrones” pokes totally over the top fun at the HBO series with the “Game” name

Having at least a passing knowledge of HBO’s “Game Of Thrones” is a plus when it comes to the fully embracing the totally over the top spoof “Graeme Of Thrones,” [More…]

Stryper sends the devil to hell on Halloween at House Of Blues

Prior to Stryper taking the revered stage at House Of Blues Chicago to perform the Grammy-nominated album “To Hell With The Devil” in its entirety, front man Michael [More…]

Stryper: “To Hell With The Devil 30th Anniversary” Tour at House Of Blues

Click here for a Stryper review from the House Of Blues. For additional information on Stryper, visit Stryper.com. Upcoming concert highlights at the House Of Blues include [More…]

From the coverage of music to politics, Media Literacy Week promotes ethics and balance

With Media Literacy Week falling smack dab in the center of celebrating Halloween and the Chicago Cubs in the World Series (not to mention endless choices of live [More…]

Survivor: “An ‘80s Halloween” at Genesee Theatre

Click here for a review of Survivor with John Waite and A Flock Of Seagulls from the Genesee Theatre. For additional information on Survivor, visit SurvivorBand.com. Upcoming [More…]

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