Burlap To Cashmere set to unveil “Freedom Souls” at SummerStage
After becoming one of the brightest buzz bands throughout the late 1990s, New York’s Burlap To Cashmere fell a bit under the radar throughout the following decade, though [More…]
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George Clinton and War revisit the foundations of funk n’ soul
In what’s becoming an almost annual tradition, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic once again led the 2015 installment of the Chicago Funk Fest at The Venue At [More…]
Emilio & Gloria Estefan’s “On Your Feet!” musical astounds during debut
With buzz steadily brewing around Broadway circles for the past year, Gloria & Emilio Estefan’s “On Your Feet!” finally landed at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre [More…]
My Morning Jacket mix it up during no repeat residency
Throughout the past decade-and-a-half, My Morning Jacket has confidently claimed a progressive indie rock niche that falls somewhere in between the spacey sounds of The [More…]
“Once” makes a masterful leap from indie film to Broadway tour
What began as an independent Irish movie made with a pretty basic budget has since exploded into the Academy Award winning critical favorite “Once” turned Grammy and [More…]
From disco to house and hip-hop, Jody Watley and new Shalamar sparkle
For the first time in a long time, “Soul Train” dancer turned Shalamar singer and solo artist/songwriter/producer/model/entrepreneur Jody Watley returned home to Chicago, [More…]
The flashy, southern and soulful sides of Martina McBride
Just a few minutes into her first performance at Merrillville’s Star Plaza Theatre since 2000, Martina McBride promised the packed house they’d be entertained [More…]
“Jersey Boys” is back with just as much doo-wop and drama as ever
No matter how many times “Jersey Boys” comes to Chicago, it’s always destined to sell out boasting both the story and songs of Frankie Valli & The Four [More…]
Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings the Crescent City to the Windy City
With a linage dating back to 1961, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has seen countless legendary players like George Lewis, Sweet Emma Barrett and Kid Thomas Valentine walk [More…]
Grateful Dead uncover unique Alpine Valley show for “Meet-Up at the Movies”
All eyes in Chicago (and basically the entire music world) may be on this summer’s “Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead” shows coming to [More…]