Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

Greta Van Fleet’s latest “Starcatcher” makes for a trippy, psychedelic Fiserv Forum firecracker

Given the rapid rise of Greta Van Fleet, from crazy fast club sell outs to closing slots at festivals, it was only a matter of time until the modern day rock and roll [More…]

“Death Becomes Her” a fountain of youth for Cadillac, stars “Smash,” Destiny’s Child alums

The film edition of “Death Becomes Her” made considerable waves at the movies throughout the early 1990s, but has since become a cult classic comedy, particularly within [More…]

British heavy metal mainstays Uriah Heep, Saxon bring “Hell, Fire & Chaos” to Rialto Square

Many consider Britain to be the birthplace of hard rock/heavy metal, and for well over a half-century, Uriah Heep’s been a consistent force in the scene with the equally [More…]

It’s a “Family Affair” when The Family Stone gives Genesee Theatre “Hot Fun In The Summertime”

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Martini was the one who officially suggested Sly And The Family Stone get started in the first place, so it’s only fitting the saxophone [More…]

Jeff Skunk Baxter eying Allstar Jam armed with “Speed Of Heat,” Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers

Spending more than six decades as an elite session guitarist means Jeff Skunk Baxter played with practically everyone, on top of being an original member of jazzy rockers [More…]

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Rialto goodbye focuses on “All The Good Times” in country and beyond

Since 1966, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has basically lived on the road, and though its technically not breaking up, the traveling portion is all about to end now that the [More…]

Hard Rock rings in third birthday with The Jacksons’ homecoming, Eve 6’s alt-rock freebie

Gary’s own globally-famous family, The Jacksons, were on hand when the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana officially broke ground and they came back to open its doors with a [More…]

Jerry Martini and The Family Stone want to take Genesee “Higher” as they “Dance To The Music”

Saxophone superstar Jerry Martini wasn’t just with funk rock/psychedelic soul pioneers Sly And The Family Stone from the very beginning, but was actually the one who [More…]

Double Hall of Famer John Oates redefines “Reunion” acoustically for a sold out City Winery

The world’s best-selling duo, Daryl Hall & John Oates, may be “Out Of Touch” at the moment, but that’s allowed each singer/songwriter the opportunity to pursue [More…]

Metal and reggae-infused rockers P.O.D. feel so “Alive” throughout rare Rust Belt club visit

From humble rap/punk origins on the early 1990s underground, to metal and reggae-infused rock superstardom, often injected with spiritually-leaning lyrics, P.O.D. was amongst [More…]

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