Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

Stevie Wonder retrains relevance with “Songs In The Key Of Life” reprise

He may have sold over 100 million albums, notched 32 chart-topping singles and swooped up 25 Grammy Awards, but amidst all the accomplishments, Stevie Wonder’s paramount [More…]

R. Kelly at Chicago Theatre

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Disclosure excites via explosive electronics, instrumentation and production

If Disclosure was on the verge of conquering the electronic world with its 2013 debut “Settle,” the UK duo comprised of brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence have graduated to [More…]

“Unspeakable” paints transfixing portrait of tortured comic legend Richard Pryor

When Richard Pryor was in his comedic prime, he was regularly combating racism, discussing taboo topics and saying forbidden words on stage, much to the chagrin of censors [More…]

Ricky Martin supplies the sizzle on first tour in four years

It may have been four years from the time he last visited Chicago (and at least twice as long since scoring a major hit on American soil), but lest anyone forget, Ricky [More…]

Franz Ferdinand and Sparks at Vic Theatre

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“A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder” musical absolutely uproarious

Just two short years ago, “A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder” came to Broadway pretty much out of left field and quickly established itself as an [More…]

Madonna mesmerizes with sold out “Rebel Heart” reinvention

On her first Chicago stop in three years, Madonna once again sold out the United Center equipped with the tenacity and reinvention ability that’s made her the reigning pop [More…]

Scorpions celebrate 50 years with loads of sting left

In spite of the fact that Scorpions bluffed a farewell tour a few years ago, the hard rock/heavy metal heroes had at least two worthwhile reasons to celebrate on this [More…]

Franz Ferdinand and Sparks team for FFS supergroup, plot Vic Theatre visit

A generation may separate ‘70s/‘80s art rock turned new wave experimenters Sparks and post millennial indie rock/dance pop revivalists Franz Ferdinand, but toss them [More…]

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