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Graham Nash divides six decades of solo, CSNY and The Hollies across Old Town School opener

The list of artists who’ve been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on two separate occasions is in short supply, but Graham Nash is one of the elite few who’ve [More…]

Sole survivor Micky Dolenz raises a Pabst Theater toast to The Monkees’ “Headquarters”

The last man standing from The Monkees may be Micky Dolenz, but thanks to a brand new show centered around the pop/rock superstars’ recently re-issued “Headquarters” [More…]

North Shore Center catches the acoustic side of blues-based Hot Tuna and a bit of Jefferson Airplane

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady initially took flight in Jefferson Airplane, building the foundation for what became known as psychedelic rock, [More…]

As “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree” turns 50, Tony Orlando heads to Hard Rock

In the 50 years since Tony Orlando & Dawn debuted “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree” to salute POWs returning from the Vietnam War, the bulletproof anthem [More…]

Santana, Ms. Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Carrie Underwood and another diverse Ravinia roster

Chicagoland can always count on Ravinia to deliver one of the most diverse line-ups in the world, which is also probably why the Highland Park hot spot is able to retain its [More…]

“Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” is “Simply The Best” of Broadway In Chicago, Nederlander

The tour de force known as Tina Turner, who’s been doubly inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, was so unbelievable as an entertainer before she retired from the [More…]

“Alone Together, Again,” Dave Mason causes City Winery to reach a full capacity Traffic jam

Experimental singer/songwriter/guitarist Dave Mason is forever enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame thanks to his co-founding role in the early jam band, Traffic, [More…]

Blues legend Buddy Guy proclaims “Damn Right Farewell,” but not before slaying Rialto Square

As is customary, Buddy Guy got warmed up with a winter’s worth of sold out shows at his intimate club Legends, but now he’s back on the road for the arguably even more [More…]

Former Traffic, Fleetwood Mac member Dave Mason “Feelin’ Alright” about City Winery stops

Few musicians have managed to be part of one Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted supergroup, let alone land in a second with an enormous solo career in between. But Dave [More…]

Gospel/R&B pioneer, activist, Chicago native Mavis Staples sanctifies Symphony Center

Leave it to one of Chicago’s finest, internationally-regarded musical institutions to link up with a legendary homegrown heroine, who’s equally lauded all around the [More…]