Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

K-pop superstar j-hope leaves Allstate Arena in awe thanks to “HOPE ON THE STAGE,” a bit of BTS

The entire solo journey of j-hope can be linked back locally to Lollapalooza, where the breakout BTS superstar made history as the first-ever Korean artist to close out the [More…]

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve reconstruct the familiar, dig deep during Park West residency

Seeing Elvis Costello in a venue of any size is always a fulfilling experience, but getting a rare chance to catch him and longtime collaborator/pianist Steve Nieve in a club [More…]

George Thorogood And The Destroyers bring House Of Blues “The Baddest Show On Earth”

Although there’s never any shortage of emerging artists populating the House Of Blues’ nearly nightly calendar, the lauded downtown club is just as committed to bringing [More…]

Hard Rock Live has a super “Soul Jam” starring The New Stylistics, The Manhattans and more

Take three of the top vocal groups from the 1960s onward, combine them in a single show and it was a super “Soul Jam” indeed when Russell Thompkins Jr. & The New [More…]

Disturbed spreads 25 years of “The Sickness” around Fiserv Forum, plus Three Days Grace, Sevendust

At the turn of the millennium, Chicago’s own Disturbed was a pivotal force in helping transition hard rock and heavy metal towards the next generation, thanks in part to [More…]

The Moody Blues’ John Lodge with Yes’ Jon Davison leads Genesee into “Days Of Future Past”

The Moody Blues may have started as an English R&B act, but quickly transitioned towards rock, then almost single-handedly paved the way for the symphonic and [More…]

North Shore Center “Lucky,” “Could Not Ask For More” from “I’ll Be” troubadour Edwin McCain

A decade-and-a-half passed since singer/songwriter Edwin McCain recorded a batch of entirely new tunes, but he’s remained a road warrior, despite flying a bit under the [More…]

Paramount serves up the winning recipe of “Waitress” and a Sara Bareilles soundtrack

The largest subscription theater in America takes the lead once again by mounting the Midwest Regional Premiere of “Witness,” the Broadway smash featuring a soundtrack by [More…]

Edwin McCain feels “Lucky” following first new album in 15 years, North Shore Center next

Following a 15-year hiatus from original recordings, Edwin McCain finally reclaimed the lane with “Lucky,” a country-infused roots rock comeback that’s just as much a [More…]

“Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” dazzles Marriott and starts 50th season

To kick-off its milestone 50th anniversary season, the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is turning to “Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” through Sunday, March [More…]

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