Andy Argyrakis, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

Justin Tranter (Semi Precious Weapons): Studio Ribbon Cutting at Chicago Academy For The Arts

Click here for a feature on The Justin Tranter Recording Studio Ribbon Cutting at the Chicago Academy For The Arts. For additional information on The Justin Tranter Recording [More…]

On brief break from Blues Traveler, John Popper unplugs for City Winery

Now that Blues Traveler wrapped its 30th anniversary celebration but has another month or so before dropping its much-delayed “Hurry Up & Hang Around” album, front [More…]

Bell Biv DeVoe and Bobby Brown as RBRM extend New Edition’s branches in Arie Crown sell out

The groundswell of attention surrounding New Edition and all its various offshoots after the group’s biopic shattered viewing records on Black Entertainment Television [More…]

Stereophonics: “Scream Above The Sounds” Tour at Vic Theatre

Click here for a review of Stereophonics at the Vic Theatre. For additional information on Stereophonics, visit Stereophonics.com. For a list of upcoming Jam Productions [More…]

Chi-town snags just one of two killer Stereophonics sets in America

A little after Oasis and Blur but a bit before Coldplay and Keane, Stereophonics slid into the British scene with a lean, driving, no-fills alternative rock attitude. From [More…]

“America’s Got Talent” finalists Sons Of Serendip redefine classical crossover, get ready for Dixon

Ever since winning the world’s votes on “America’s Got Talent” (and the affection of judges’ Howie Mandel, Howard Stern, Spice Girl Mel B and Heidi Klum) finalists [More…]

Now in his 90s with no end in sight, 39th time’s a charm for Tony Bennett at Ravinia

Being in the presence of Tony Bennett is a privilege and the fact that he’s still running with the torch passed from Frank Sinatra at 92-years-old is almost superhuman. [More…]

Tony Bennett: “Love Is Here To Stay” Tour at Ravinia

Click here for a review of Tony Bennett at Ravinia. For additional information on Tony Bennett, visit TonyBennett.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Ravinia include Gipsy [More…]

In noteworthy venue debut, Ravinia gets rich off the rap of a seldom touring 50 Cent

Now 15 years removed from his more than 14-times platinum “Get Rich Or Die Tryin’” debut, 50 Cent may not be flying as high as he did alongside Dr. Dre or Eminem back [More…]

Rock Hall of Famers Yes featuring ARW gift “Quintessential” golden anniversary to Milwaukee

Getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame featuring a performance from all the surviving, still active “Union”-era members was quite a way to warm up for [More…]

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