Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

“Stars Align” for guitar god Jeff Beck, Free-thinking Paul Rodgers, covers from the heart of Ann Wilson

Getting to see guitar god Jeff Beck, blues rock belter Paul Rodgers and interpreter of pretty much anything Ann Wilson on their own would be cause enough for celebration, but [More…]

Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company) and Ann Wilson (Heart): “Stars Align” Tour at HB Pavilion

Click here for a review of Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson at Huntington Bank Pavilion. For additional information on Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers and Ann Wilson, visit [More…]

Dionne Warwick: “Tropical Love” Tour at Village Green

For additional information on Dionne Warwick, visit OfficialDionneWarwick.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Elk Grove Village’s Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series at [More…]

Chance The Rapper, Usher and more: Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert at HB Pavilion

For additional information on Special Olympics, Chance The Rapper and Usher, visit SpecialOlympics.com, ChanceRaps.com and UsherWorld.com. Upcoming concert highlights at [More…]

“Strength Of A Woman,” hip-hop soul define Mary J. Blige’s Ravinia debut

Flying high from a headlining slot at Essence Festival in New Orleans, Mary J. Blige made her Ravinia debut with an empowering show centered around the “Strength Of A [More…]

“Heartbreak Hotel” premiere uncovers 18 pivotal months for Elvis Presley

Out of the countless movies, books, albums and tourist trinkets relating to Elvis Presley, few hyper-focus on the 18-month period in the mid-1950s that was probably the most [More…]

Believe in Def Leppard and Journey’s sugary jump up to stadiums with Wrigley debut

British pop metal men Def Leppard and American classic rockers Journey are no strangers to arenas and amphitheaters, but put the pair back together on tour with many more [More…]

Foreigner, Whitesnake slide assertively into the jukebox on Northerly Island

At this stage of its more than 40-year career, Foreigner is amongst the most visible acts of its entire classic rock class, and while Mick Jones (lead guitar), Kelly Hansen [More…]

Jonny Lang: “Signs” Tour at Ravinia

Click here for a review of Jonny Lang with Buddy Guy at Ravinia. For additional information on Jonny Lang, visit JonnyLang.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Ravinia include [More…]

Blues alive and well at Ravinia courtesy of local legend Buddy Guy, guitar prodigy Jonny Lang

“It’s an honor to open up for Buddy Guy here in his hometown,” proclaimed fellow blues rocker Jonny Lang during the pair’s crowded return to Ravinia. But just because [More…]

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