Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

Illenium’s EDM, Keith Urban’s country, MUNA’s indie pop pride for Summerfest’s sequel

The musical momentum representing every single style and generation imaginable certainly carried into the second weekend of Summerfest, which was once again stacked with [More…]

The sweet nostalgia of “Beehive: The 60’s Musical” building buzz around Marriott Theatre

The swinging and often times psychedelic Sixties have always managed to stay in style, though perhaps even more so now that “Beehive” is building buzz around the circular [More…]

North Shore in for “One Of These Nights” from former Eagle/“Hotel California” co-writer Don Felder

As a member of the Eagles from 1974 to 2001, Don Felder played a pivotal role as lead guitarist, songwriter and occasional singer throughout such iconic albums and tours as [More…]

The Doors’ guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Robby Krieger lights City Winery’s fire

As the original guitarist and frequent songwriter for The Doors, Robby Krieger could easily rest on his laurels, but even at 78-years-old, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, [More…]

Boyz II Men get down “On Bended Knee” to spread “Motownphilly” sounds around Hard Rock Live

Besides being the best-selling R&B group of all time with sales of over 64 million albums, Boyz II Men are also amongst the most decorated thanks to four Grammy Awards, [More…]

Kane Brown, Mötley Crüe, Jeffrey Osborne, Brenda K. Starr amongst all-star Summerfest starters

There’s no event on earth quite like Summerfest, where for three consecutive weekends (June 20-22, June 27-29 and July 4-6), music lovers of all ages can experience an [More…]

Mötley Crüe and more: Summerfest at at Henry Maier Festival Park

Click here for a review of Summerfest’s first weekend at Henry Maier Festival Park. For a list of upcoming concerts at Summerfest, visit Summerfest.com. [Show [More…]

“Queen Of Pop” Janet Jackson, Nelly, a jammed United Center “Together Again” on Juneteenth

Coming from the the most famous musical family ever sure didn’t hurt Janet Jackson’s chances for notoriety, but she certainly took “Control” of her destiny and carved [More…]

Robby Krieger and City Winery will “Set The Night On Fire” with nothing but The Doors

There’s no question The Doors completely revolutionized every aspect of the rock counterculture throughout the 1960s, but over a half-century later, the blues-soaked [More…]

New Kids On The Block, DJ Jazzy Jeff spin Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre a “Magic Summer”

Following a late 1980s/early ‘90s reign as the leading boy band in any land, New Kids On The Block went on hiatus, but have proven to be even more popular since reuniting [More…]

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