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Janelle Monae, Twenty One Pilots, Childish Gambino lead top 10 Lollapalooza sets to catch

Tons have tried to imitate but not a single one has ever been able to duplicate Lollapalooza, the former traveling festival that’s since set up shop in Chicago for what [More…]

“Food Rocks” and so does its Stones/Prince/Journey-touring author Simon Dickinson

To scores of the most recognizable rock and pop stars on the planet, Simon Dickinson is their go to guy when it comes to culinary delights. He’s spent the last three [More…]

Ravinia reveal wows with debuts of Lionel, Lady A., Morrissey, Queen Latifah, favs galore

As far as gambling goes, it’s a pretty safe bet there’s no other venue on earth where the likes of standards crooner Tony Bennett appears alongside rapper T.I. or country [More…]

Remembering James Ingram in conversation on Quincy, Sinatra, MJ, Kanye and his final album “Stand”

Prior to his passing at 66-years-old, James Ingram kept a relatively low profile outside of occasional concerts and releasing “Stand (In The Light),” which turned out to [More…]

The Rolling Stones, The Who, Elton’s farewell amongst the 10 must-see classic shows of 2019

Now that 2019 is officially underway, the year’s Chicagoland concert forecast is sharpening its focus. And while there’s surely something for followers of any musical [More…]

Allstate Arena annuals Trans-Siberian Orchestra plot 20th year of mammoth touring

If there isn’t snow on the ground, the next best barometer that winter’s begun is when Trans-Siberian Orchestra kicks off its annual holiday extravaganza. Now 20 years [More…]

Progtoberfest scores Soft Machine 44 years since visiting America, Theo Travis reveals the “Hidden Details”

Canterbury’s Soft Machine was amongst the earliest bands to merge psychedelic sounds, progressive rock and jazz fusion in the back half of the 1960s, and while it never [More…]

The Church’s “Starfish” observes 30 years “Under The Milky Way” with complete album concert

Put The Church’s “Starfish” album on right now, and outside of the occasional production flourish or possibly benefitting from a digital remaster, the lean, driving and [More…]

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alan Clark chats Dire Straits Legacy supergroup with sights on St. Charles

Never-ending airplay kept the music of Dire Straits alive long after its official break-up in 1995, but when the British rockers finally got inducted into the Rock and Roll [More…]

Bieber, Britney, ID, FOB songwriter Justin Tranter unveils his Chicago Academy For The Arts studio

Roughly 20 years ago, Justin Tranter graduated from the Chicago Academy for the Arts and was already well on his way to becoming a superstar. For starters, he started the [More…]