Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

“Judy And Liza: Once In A Lifetime” makes a magnificent recreation of renowned London Palladium concert

Individually speaking, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli have countless iconic concerts and appearances in their individual repertoires, but when it comes to their [More…]

Chicago premiere of “Dr. Seward’s Dracula” paves a heart-pounding path to Halloween

The old time tale of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” has been told, twisted, chopped and reconfigured countless times, but what if the creepy classic picked up just where the [More…]

Brand X resumes jazz fusion jams on the road, which includes first Chicago stop in ages

With some of the most intriguing sounds (not to mention mysterious album covers) to ever come out of England in the second half of the 1970s, jam band extraordinaire Brand X [More…]

Tom Jones drops a rootsy, soulful “Sex Bomb” at a sold out House Of Blues

The bulk of Tom Jones’ notoriety may have come from a series of swinging pop novelties and hip-swiveling stints in Las Vegas, but if the Welsh singer/song interpreter had [More…]

Tom Jones: “Long Lost Suitcase” Tour at House Of Blues

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

Regina Spektor cues up for “Soundstage” special taped right here in Chicago

All eyes in the indie pop world have turned back towards Regina Spektor, who after a four year absence from the recording studio, finally returned on September 30 with [More…]

Brian Wilson with Al Jardine from The Beach Boys: “Pet Sounds 50th Anniversary” World Tour at Chicago Theatre

Click here for a Brian Wilson review from the Chicago Theatre. For additional information on Brian Wilson, visit BrianWilson.com. For a list of upcoming shows at the Chicago [More…]

Brian Wilson uses imperfection as an asset, backed by exceptional band for “Pet Sounds” celebration

Riding high off the riveting biopic “Love & Mercy” and the acclaim of last year’s studio album “No Pier Pressure,” Brian Wilson could’ve easily taken a [More…]

Yusuf/Cat Stevens shares, reflects and inspires on a breathtaking trip through “A Cat’s Attic”

Outside of speckling a few spot concert dates every once in a while, it’s extremely uncommon for Yusuf/Cat Stevens to embark on a tour for any substantial amount of time. [More…]

“The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein” gives Metropolis season a frightfully funny start

Halloween came about a month early when the “The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein” set up its mad science laboratory under the direction of Robin M. Hughes at [More…]

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