Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

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…]

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons keep the “Jersey Beat” under the Ravinia streetlamp

Up until the Broadway musical “Jersey Boys” chronicled the dramatic ascent and shortcomings of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, its fearless leader was slogging it [More…]

Clunky transitions, sound issues can’t hinder the heart of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Nas in “PowerNomics” opener

Opening nights can be a tricky lot and it doesn’t help when one of the artists marches to the beat of their own drum (and timetable). No, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Nas’ [More…]

A potent, no frills goodbye from Deep Purple follows a gothic extravaganza by Alice Cooper

Outside of ruling the rock side of the radio dial throughout the 1970s, Deep Purple and Alice Cooper don’t have a ton in common, but that didn’t stop their double bill [More…]

A semi-retiring Aretha Franklin is nothing short of regal at Ravinia

Long before an announcer introduced Aretha Franklin as an 18-time Grammy Award winner, the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and someone who sits atop [More…]

A Ravinia train ride with a glorious Gladys Knight, then Bolton favors remakes over originals

They may have come from different eras with varying styles of delivery, but the curious pairing of Michael Bolton and Gladys Knight at the always alluring Ravinia was linked [More…]

Depeche Mode: “Global Spirit” Tour at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

For additional information on Depeche Mode, visit DepecheMode.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre include Pink (Sept. 9); Luke Bryan (Sept. 16); [More…]

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