Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

Riviera rediscovers “The Lonesome Crowded West,” Modest Mouse’s mid-’90s underground essential

In 2021, veteran indie rockers Modest Mouse swung for the fences with the grandly-produced project, “The Golden Casket,” lining up a direct support slot for Foo Fighters [More…]

Back to Chicago Theatre, Dave Koz and company host a collaborative, jazzy silver anniversary

Contemporary jazz chart-topper Dave Koz is no stranger to hosting Christmas tours featuring several of his famous friends, and not only did the 2022 edition mark a 25th [More…]

Allstate Arena bounces to the Jingle Ball beats of Pitbull, Khalid, Jack Harlow, Macklemore

The annual holiday-themed tradition known as 103.5 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball is always stacked with superstars representing all flavors of pop music, but the 2022 edition [More…]

“After The Rain,” The Nelsons settle snuggly into sold out multi-media Christmas residency

Musical and actual brothers, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, always had showbiz in their blood as the sons of teen idol Ricky Nelson, along with being the grandchildren of golden [More…]

Stevie B, TKA, Lisa Lisa and more: “Ultimate Freestyle Super Jam” Tour at Rosemont Theatre

With so many major players, the “Ultimate Freestyle Super Jam” more than lived up to its lofty title for three-and-a-half hours of live Latin, dance, pop, hip-hop and [More…]

Drury Lane gives the joyous, reflective and humorous gift of “Elf: The Musical” into the new year

The movie is widely considered a modern classic, so it was only natural for “Elf: The Musical” to follow in its footsteps on Broadway, maintaining the joyous, reflective [More…]

Carl Palmer says “Welcome Back My Friends” as tech reunites ELP, retooled Asia ready

An actual ELP reunion is no longer possible following the premature passing of unmistakable singer/bassist/guitarist Greg Lake and keyboard virtuoso Keith Emerson, but thanks [More…]

Des Plaines Theatre is a believer in The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz and locals Good Clean Fun

The Monkees may be no more, but original member Micky Dolenz sure did keep the iconic TV stars turned pop/rock group’s spirit alive when he stopped by the packed and [More…]

Micky Dolenz: “Dolenz Sings Nesmith” Tour at Des Plaines Theatre

Click here for a review of Micky Dolenz at the Des Plaines Theatre. For additional information on Micky Dolenz, visit MickyDolenz.com. Upcoming concert highlights at the Des [More…]

Arcade Fire: “WE” Tour at United Center

Click here for a review of Arcade Fire at the United Center. For additional information on Arcade Fire, visit ArcadeFire.com. For a list of upcoming Live Nation concerts, [More…]

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