Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

Trans-Siberian Orchestra discusses “Letters From The Labyrinth,” and naturally, a new Christmas tour

Progressive/symphonic/metallic rockers Trans-Siberian Orchestra may be the modern day rulers of Christmas music, but the massive troupe is steadily being recognized for its [More…]

Death Cab For Cutie at Chicago Theatre

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Carole King musical “Beautiful” weaves a wonderful tapestry of tunes and tales

Her songs were made smashes by The Drifters, The Shirelles, The Monkees, Aretha Franklin, James Taylor and The Beatles (amongst many others), while her solo breakthrough [More…]

Kenny Rogers: “Once Again It’s Christmas & Hits” Tour at Star Plaza Theatre

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Donny and Marie Osmond give The Venue a glitzy Christmas gift

It may not have been Las Vegas, Broadway or Branson, but The Venue At Horseshoe Casino in Hammond may very well have been the crossroads of all three musical landmarks when [More…]

All-star cast keeps classic “Sherlock Holmes” interesting

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic character Sherlock Holmes will never go out of style and lately he’s proving to be more popular than ever thanks to 2009’s movie [More…]

Glen Hansard combines eloquence, spontaneity and passion

With a discography spanning The Frames, the “Once” movie turned Broadway musical, The Swell Season and now a solo career, Glen Hansard sure had a lot to consider in [More…]

Brian Setzer Orchestra jives through Christmas, solo and Stray Cats

This year might mark Brian Setzer Orchestra’s “12th Annual Christmas Rocks! Tour,” but it earns the distinction of being the first in ten years supported by new holiday [More…]

Whitford / St. Holmes reunion nails new, old, Aerosmith and Nugent

In 1981 with respective time apart from Aerosmith and Ted Nugent’s band, Brad Whitford and Derek St. Holmes teamed up for a self-titled album on CBS Records, followed by a [More…]

Reconfigured British rockers The Babys pick up where they left off

Throughout the late 1970s and early ‘80s, British rockers The Babys had a string of big budget albums and high charting singles, but then basically vanished with little [More…]

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