Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

With masterful musicianship, Dream Theater stretches out well beyond “Images And Words”

During a brief pause from an unbelievably generous helping of Dream Theater material at the Chicago Theatre, vocalist James LaBrie began to tell a story about the progressive [More…]

Hip-hop/pop/R&B “Starboy” The Weeknd scores a grand American send off

Even though he’s about as famous as it gets, The Weeknd never stopped grinding on the road, stocking all of 2017 with the “Starboy: Legend Of The Fall” Tour. But after [More…]

The Weeknd: “Starboy- Phase Two” Tour at United Center

Click here for a review of The Weeknd from the United Center. For additional information on The Weeknd visit TheWeeknd.com. For a list of upcoming Live Nation shows, visit [More…]

A gumbo of soul, gospel, jazz from Irma Thomas, Blind Boys, Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet

Right before “The Heart And Soul Queen Of New Orleans” Tour rolled on to the next city, co-headliners Irma Thomas, the Blind Boys Of Alabama and the Preservation Hall [More…]

Dance pop queen Janet Jackson topical, vulnerable, relatable in flawlessly choreographed comeback

Without uttering a word, Janet Jackson said exactly what was on her mind when the words “we will not be silent, LGBTQ rights, peace not war, black lives matter, immigrants [More…]

Janet Jackson: “State Of The World” Tour at Allstate Arena

Click here for a Janet Jackson review from the Allstate Arena. For additional information on Janet Jackson, visit JanetJackson.com. Upcoming concert highlights at the [More…]

Country rockers Poco knock assertively on the door of 50 at City Winery

Next year, Poco will officially turn 50, but that doesn’t mean co-founding guitarist/pedal steel player/vocalist Rusty Young, guitarist/vocalist Jack Sundrud, [More…]

Progtoberfest pleases with Jethro Tull, Weather Report, Genesis, Zappa alums, plus newcomers, tributes

The third edition of Progtoberfest more than lived up to its title with over three dozen progressive rock bands alternating slots all weekend on each side of Reggies Chicago. [More…]

Jon Bellion: “The Human Condition Part III” Tour at Aragon Ballroom

Click here for a Jon Bellion review from the Aragon Ballroom. For additional information on Jon Bellion, visit JonBellion.com. Upcoming concert highlights at the Aragon [More…]

Banner year continues for hip-hop/indie pop breakout Jon Bellion with ascent to Aragon

To kick off the year, Jon Bellion scored the ultimate support slot alongside Twenty One Pilots, playing sold out arenas all over America and winning over the unconverted [More…]

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