Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

“It’s Almost Christmas” after “Wicked Game” crooner Chris Isaak spreads Genesee cheer

In the process of becoming one of rockabilly’s premiere revivalists from the 1980s through now, artist/actor Chris Isaak scored a stable of personally-penned singles and [More…]

“The Wiz” eases on down the road to the Cadillac Palace Theatre while winding its way “Home”

A half-century since “The Wiz” initially dazzled as a remarkable reimagining of “The Wizard Of Oz” by an entirely Black cast, it’s on the way back to revolutionize [More…]

Almost the official “End Of The Road,” yet KISS, Army and Allstate Arena “Rock And Roll All Nite”

The Midwest had many chances to say goodbye to KISS, but with just three shows to go until the official “End Of The Road,” there was a genuine sense of finality that hung [More…]

Jim Henson’s beloved “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas” a touching Studebaker throwback

The 1970s children’s book turned television special, “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas,” isn’t nearly as ubiquitous as groundbreaking puppeteer Jim Henson’s [More…]

Akon supplies Radius and “The Superfan” with euphoric R&B, hip-hop, EDM and pop combo

Senegalese-American artist extraordinaire Akon has two decades under his belt as a global tastemaker in styles as widespread as R&B, hip-hop, EDM, dance and pop, selling [More…]

Marriott Theatre does a “Beautiful” job revealing “Tapestry” troubadour Carole King

Trailblazing troubadour Carole King is 81-years-old and more or less retired, but thanks to Broadway’s “Beautiful,” her boundless creativity continues to be passed down [More…]

Jay Leno takes a break from TV for a laughter-loaded Hard Rock return to stand-up comedy roots

The moment he took over for Johnny Carson on “The Tonight Show,” Jay Leno became the king of late night, and despite moving on from the role, the Television Hall of Famer [More…]

Lainey Wilson, Eric Church, Nickelback and Koe Wetzel lead a colossal Country Thunder

(Source: Country Thunder Media Relations) Following July’s epic four-day bash in Twin Lakes, Country Thunder Wisconsin will return with a jam-packed, all-star lineup [More…]

Haunting and humorous, Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice” bedazzles the landmark Auditorium Theatre

Hot on the heels of Halloween, Broadway In Chicago’s “Beetlejuice” blew into the breathtaking Auditorium Theatre to haunt and bring its fair share of humor to the [More…]

Steve Hackett revitalizes Genesis’ entire “Foxtrot” as Copernicus Center is a “Watcher Of The Skies”

As long as Genesis doesn’t pick up “The Last Domino” and Peter Gabriel keeps focusing on his “i/o” comeback, former guitarist Steve Hackett is the last man flying [More…]

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