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Even with R&B star Brian McKnight’s “Exodus” from albums, City Winery unlocks live possibilities

When singer/songwriter Brian McKnight released the soulful “Exodus” in 2020, it was said to be his last original studio album ever, though thankfully, he hasn’t ruled [More…]

Unplugged Fastball paves “The Way,” followed by The Fixx’s “Wake Up” call after almost a decade

The 1980s met the ‘90s through now when new wave/alternative rock groundbreakers The Fixx teamed with fellow alt-rockers Fastball at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee. [More…]

Amy Grant goes “Line By Line” through faith and pop masterpieces as “Heart In Motion” turns 30

She initially got going as the undisputed queen of contemporary Christian music, but lest not anyone forget, Amy Grant also led the pack when it came to crossing over to the [More…]

Hey, hey Milwaukee, it’s a super fun farewell for The Monkees

Forget the fact that The Monkees got started as a band that was cast for television, because an astounding 55 years later, the group comprised of Micky Dolenz, Michael [More…]

Elvis Costello waves “Hello Again!” and pumps it up during Chicago Theatre centennial

Whether jumping between punk, rock, alternative country and classical as a solo artist, leading The Attractions and The Imposters, or collaborating with everyone from easy [More…]

Walk The Moon lands another sold out, dream-chasing dance party

New wave-inflected alternative rockers Walk The Moon will be famous forever thanks to the quintuple platinum powerhouse “Shut Up And Dance,” but the band has constantly [More…]

Substance-filled songwriting, soul and authenticity make H.E.R. the leading lady of R&B

In the “era of the anti-star,” singer/songwriter/guitarist/piano player H.E.R. (Having Everything Revealed) is making enormous impact thanks to a treasure chest of actual [More…]

Twenty One Pilots’ club “Takeover” tackles “Scaled And Icy” sunniness, alternative exploration

At this point in Twenty One Pilots’ meteoric ascent, the unclassifiable duo comprised of front man Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun is generally an arena, amphitheater or [More…]

Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin make a mega Latin pop pairing at Allstate Arena

At any point since they became international superstars, Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin could’ve easily amounted to one of the most mega Latin pop pairings imaginable. [More…]

Alice Cooper, ex-KISS axe-slinger Ace Frehley bring shock and spectacle to Huntington Bank Pavilion

The much too short but nonetheless stacked season at Huntington Bank Pavilion went out with the most shocking spectacle possible thanks to a pair of Rock and Roll Hall of [More…]