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…]
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Symphony Center Jazz Series springs back with 70th anniversary of Herbie Hancock’s debut
The special occasions were so plentiful it was easy to loose count, but the fact the Symphony Center’s acclaimed Jazz Series finally reopened after a painstaking 19 months [More…]
R.I.P. Charlie Watts, beat keeper for The Rolling Stones, and relive his Soldier Field send off
In memory of The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts, go back to the band’s “No Filter” Tour through Soldier Field, which officially marked the original drummer’s [More…]
“Have Mercy!” John Stamos rejoins The Beach Boys for annual Ravinia summer soiree
Summer is always synonymous with The Beach Boys and the season wouldn’t be complete without at least one incarnation of the group stopping by Ravinia in what’s basically [More…]
“The Empress Of Soul” Gladys Knight bestows Ravinia with an immaculate overview
From the earliest days of Motown, Gladys Knight & The Pips were cranking out the classics, and even after stepping beyond the group for “That’s What Friends Are [More…]
Willie Nelson & Family “On The Road Again” and on fire for Ravinia sell out
At 88-years-old, it’s a miracle Willie Nelson is still able to perform and record at such a frequent pace, including the new Frank Sinatra tribute, “That’s Life,” [More…]
A saucerful of “Insolo” secrets from Gary Kemp of Spandau Ballet and “The Bodyguard”
The primary songwriter of England’s Spandau Ballet, Gary Kemp, is responsible for ageless ballads such as “True,” “Gold” and “Through The Barricades,” [More…]
Chicago Festival, Ides Of March provide “Vehicle” for Ravinia’s re-opening salute to frontliners
Even though RaviniaTV on YouTube kept the concert community connected during last summer’s devastating drought of in-person events due to the pandemic, there’s absolutely [More…]
“Since You’ve Been Gone,” Head East to RiverEdge Park for a flashy, classic rock re-opening
For well over 50 years, Head East has held on as one of the Midwest’s most fervently appreciated classic rock bands, whose blend of huge harmonies, memorable melodies and [More…]
“Goin’ Back To Indiana” with Marlon Jackson, a J5-filled childhood and The Jacksons’ superstardom
The amount of bands that had a similarly seismic impact as The Beatles can be counted on one hand, but The Jackson 5 indisputably qualify given the etched in stone [More…]