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The Original Misfits, Morrissey, more reunions and exclusives mark 10 must see Riot Fest shows

Summer may be winding down, but it’s shaping up to go out with one final fling that could very well top Chicago’s entire list of festivals for 2016. The return of Riot [More…]

On the phone with Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris as “Trio” turns 30

Individually speaking, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris are about as legendary as it gets, but put them all together in a supergroup setting, and their star [More…]

Boz Scaggs chats reviving vintage R&B, the endurance of “Silk Degrees” and Chicago connections

There’s so much more that could be discussed surrounding Boz Scaggs’ widely eclectic career dating back to mid-1960s than could be condensed into a single phone [More…]

On his way to the Chicago Theatre, Steven Tyler unplugs from Aerosmith for his country-infused solo debut

With more than 150 million albums sold as front man for Aerosmith, slots in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, four Grammy Awards, an Emmy, nine [More…]

Lollapalooza turns 25: How to choose between the heavyweight headliners

Twenty five years ago, Lollapalooza first hit the road as the brainchild of Jane’s Addiction singer Perry Farrell featuring that acclaimed alternative band alongside a [More…]

Micky Dolenz promises 50 years of Monkees hits, solo surprises and stories at Music By The Lake

The legendary life of Micky Dolenz may be filled with some sort of musical milestone virtually every year, but 2016 just so happens to be his most monumental yet. First and [More…]

Connecting with The Flaming Lips front man Wayne Coyne on SpongeBob, Miley Cyrus and more

Ever since The Flaming Lips’ spaceship blasted off in the mid-1980s, Wayne Coyne and company have constructed one of the most unique and instantly recognizable concoctions [More…]

In conversation with Supertramp’s Carl Verheyen prior to a rare solo show at Reggies Chicago

Spending 30-plus years with progressive pop/rock legends Supertramp would certainly be enough to define guitarist Carl Verheyen’s career, but it’s really just a fraction [More…]

Guitar hero Martin Barre’s quick takes from Jethro Tull through new solo venture “Back To Steel”

With a solo career in full swing, countless sessions to his credit, plus 43 years as the guitarist for the legendary Jethro Tull, Martin Barre possesses one of the deepest [More…]

The Mavericks talk reunion renaissance, resisting classification and Thalia Hall trip

Fresh off the double Grammy nominations behind 2015’s “Mono,” The Mavericks are returning to the road with their robust blend of neotraditional country, rockabilly, [More…]