Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

Billie Eilish, Karol G, Carly Rae Jepsen amongst the many magnificent ladies of Lollapalooza

As the annual Lollapalooza spectacular opened its four-day stand in Grant Park, co-headliner Billie Eilish proclaimed, “I literally can’t see any place where there’s [More…]

Rebooted Pantera proudly reclaims its thrash metal throne throughout Am Fam Amp exclusive

It’s been over 20 years since “Cowboys From Hell” Pantera toured, and though guitarist Dimebag Darrell was slain and drummer Vinnie Paul also died in subsequent [More…]

Q101 Piqniq provides Northerly Island an alternative party starring Incubus, Paris Jackson

The alternative musical marathon known as the Q101 Piqniq is an annual concert institution, always known for bringing the brightest burning of today and tomorrow to the [More…]

“Mathematics” add up to a record-breaking Ed Sheeran spectacular in the shape of Soldier Field

Very few acts can break an attendance record at a stadium the size and global prominence level of Soldier Field, let alone make it feel intimate for all 73,000 attendees, but [More…]

Don’t miss Karol G, Kendrick Lamar or any of these 10 leaders from the Lollapalooza pack

Lollapalooza is about to land in Grant Park from Thursday, August 3 through Sunday, August 6, continuing its now four-day tradition with what could very well be its most [More…]

“Juke Box Heroes” Foreigner “Hot Blooded” during “The Historic Farewell” for CU1 Amp

The final founder left in Foreigner, guitarist Mick Jones, is 78-years-old and only able to perform as his health allows, which has thus far led to intermittent appearances [More…]

Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa host Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre’s hip-hop “High School Reunion”

Few entertainers have stayed at the top of their game as long as Snoop Dogg, not only as a rapper, but also an actor, producer, personality and all-around entrepreneur. Now [More…]

Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee JD Souther spreads the “Best Of My Love” all over City Winery

The artist side of JD Souther started alongside Glenn Frey in Longbranch/Pennywhistle, who helped lay the groundwork for the entire country-rock movement, continued in the [More…]

In the center of United Center, Alicia Keys’ positive energy unlocks “Keys To The Summer”

So many new compositions have flowed from the pen of Alicia Keys as of late that it not only led to a sold out stop at Huntington Bank Pavilion At Northerly Island last [More…]

Pop/punk grows up when reunited Yellowcard, Mayday Parade, Story Of The Year stack HBP

Somewhere around when Hot Topic ruled the mall, cellphones had yet to become smart and social networking was basically MySpace, Yellowcard made a gigantic splash in the [More…]

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