Genesee-bound Grand Funk Railroad knocks at the door of 50 years
The members might not have always stayed the same, but for much of the last half century, Grand Funk Railroad ruled the rock n’ roll airwaves and stages as humongous as [More…]
Articles by Andy Argyrakis
Broadway At Lyric series gets lavish, loud and edgy with “Jesus Christ Superstar”
With attention mounting for a year, enhanced by a televised version starring John Legend, Sara Bareilles and Alice Cooper, all of Chicago knew “Jesus Christ Superstar” [More…]
Direct from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Bon Jovi bangs out the anthems
“It’s a long way since 1983,” observed Jon Bon Jovi, acknowledging his band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction a little bit into Chicago’s encore edition of the [More…]
Bon Jovi: “This House Is Not For Sale” Tour at United Center
Click here for a review of Bon Jovi at the United Center. For additional information on Bon Jovi, visit BonJovi.com. For a list of upcoming Live Nation shows, visit [More…]
In spite of 29-year absence, House Of Blues never gives up on Rick Astley
British soul crooner Rick Astley hasn’t stopped by Chicago since holding the world in his arms during the summer of 1989, but that didn’t stop him from filling up the [More…]
Rick Astley: “50” Tour at House Of Blues
Click here for more a review of Rick Astley at the House Of Blues. For additional information on Rick Astley, visit http RickAstley.co.uk. Upcoming concert highlights at [More…]
Michael McDonald does Doobies, newbies in “Soundstage” return
One of the most frequent “Soundstage” guests has previously turned in a general career overview, a Motown tribute, a Christmas concert, and most recently, guested on [More…]
“Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall”: Celebrating Avicii on the “True” Tour at Allstate Arena
Given the sudden passing of uber-popular Swedish DJ Avicii, look back on brighter days in 2014 when his “True” Tour filled up the Allstate Arena. In the red hot right [More…]
Dave Davies (The Kinks): “Open Road” Tour at Genesee Theatre
Click here for a review of Dave Davies with The Smithereens & Robin Wilson at the Genesee Theatre. For additional information on Dave Davies, visit DaveDavies.com. [More…]
The Kinks revisited by Dave Davies, plus The Smithereens exalt late leader with a Gin Blossom
With the exception of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who, all of whom populate the upper tier of superstardom, The Kinks could’ve very well been the next most [More…]