Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

ELP spin-off singer Robert Berry revives the ghost of Keith Emerson via 3.2’s “Third Impression”

Towards the end of 1980s, the unpretentiously titled 3 gave The Nice turned Emerson, Lake & Palmer keyboardist Keith Emerson and bandmate/Asia drummer Carl Palmer a [More…]

Rewind to classic show and celebrate Chick Corea, renowned Miles Davis, Return To Forever pianist

Recalling pianist extraordinaire Chick Corea’s classic Chicagoland collaboration with the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra. The amount of piano players who fall into the [More…]

In Memoriam: Chick Corea 1941-2021

Click here for a review of Chick Corea at the Genesee Theatre. For additional information on Chick Corea, visit ChickCorea.com. [Show [More…]

In Memoriam: Mary Wilson (The Supremes) 1944-2021

For additional information on Mary Wilson and The Supremes, visit MaryWilson.com and Classic.Motown.com/Artist/The-Supremes. [Show [More…]

Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett leans acoustic and orchestral “Under A Mediterranean Sky”

Within a mere matter of months since releasing his autobiography, “A Genesis In My Bed,” and the concert collection, “Selling England By The Pound & Spectral [More…]

Byrd, Burrito Brother and Desert Rose Band’s Chris Hillman turns the pages of “Time Between”

Co-founding The Byrds, whose landmark recordings throughout the 1960s include “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season),” “Eight [More…]

Blessid Union Of Souls, “I Believe” inspire again on “Home 25” vinyl

In the 25 years since Blessid Union Of Souls released its breakout album, “Home,” the soulful rock group’s relevance has only grown, especially when it comes to the [More…]

“The Red Planet” reclaims keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman’s status as a chief prog god

Keyboard virtuoso Rick Wakeman’s work with progressive rock torchbearers Yes needs no introduction, though when it comes to his superhuman solo career of more than 90 [More…]

Joey Molland breaks down “Be True To Yourself,” being in Badfinger and working with The Beatles

Being the earliest act signed to The Beatles’ Apple Records afforded Badfinger tremendous visibility, but members’ abilities more than spoke for themselves on many [More…]

All-new “Every Road” pairs country legends Shenandoah, latest A-listers

Country legends Shenandoah haven’t been shy about recording or touring since reuniting with original singer Marty Raybon in 2014, but believe it or not, the Grammy, ACM and [More…]

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