Curt Baran, Author at Chicago Concert Reviews

Allstate Arena descends into the dark, dramatic “Hades” of mesmerizing Melanie Martinez

Melanie Martinez has been recognized since the genesis of her career as a somewhat playful, innocuous pop product. She has even jokingly referred to herself as a [More…]

Bright Eyes: “Companion” Tour at The Salt Shed

Folk-flavored indie rockers Bright Eyes are currently in the midst of releasing the “Companion” series, which features previous projects being re-issued alongside new [More…]

Rammstein: “Stadium” Tour at Soldier Field

Germany’s leading metal men, Rammstein, brought the inaugural “Stadium” Tour through North America to Soldier Field, filling up the home of the Chicago Bears [More…]

Tool: “Fear Inoculum” Tour at United Center

Alternative metal icons Tool brought towering sounds and brooding theatrics to a packed United Center, unfurling epics from its latest progressive opus, “Fear Inoculum,” [More…]

Kacey Musgraves: “Star-Crossed” Tour at United Center

For additional information on Kacey Musgraves, visit KaceyMusgraves.com. For a list of upcoming concerts at United Center, visit UnitedCenter.com. [Show [More…]

Melanie Martinez: “K-12” Tour at Riviera Theatre

For additional information on Melanie Martinez, visit MelanieMartinezmusic.com. For a list of upcoming Jam Productions shows, visit JamUSA.com. For a list of upcoming shows [More…]

Sleater-Kinney: “The Center Won’t Hold” Tour at Riviera Theatre

For additional information on Sleater-Kinney, visit Sleater-Kinney.com. For a list of upcoming Jam Productions shows, visit JamUSA.com. For a list of upcoming shows at the [More…]

Bush and Live: “The ALTimate” Tour at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

For additional information on Bush, Live and Our Lady Peace, visit BushOfficial.com, Freaks4Live.com and OurLadyPeace.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Hollywood Casino [More…]

Young The Giant and more: 101 WKQX PIQNIQ at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

For additional information on the 101 WKQX PIQNIQ and Young The Giant, visit 101WKQX.com and YoungTheGiant.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre [More…]

Jenny Lewis: “On The Line” Tour at Riviera Theatre

For additional information on Jenny Lewis, visit JennyLewis.com. For a list of upcoming Jam Productions shows, visit JamUSA.com. For a list of upcoming shows at the Riviera [More…]

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