1970s Archives - Chicago Concert Reviews

From “Smoke On The Water” to “Splat!,” Deep Purple revs up Ravinia, Kansas carries on

Rejuvenated by an infinitely unlikely reunion that reverberated around the world, Deep Purple returned to Ravinia’s completely upgraded Hunter Pavilion, armed with [More…]

“Just Like That…” Bonnie Raitt gives a renovated Ravinia “Something To Talk About”

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt is certainly no stranger to Ravinia, though now that a series of once-in-a-generation renovations are complete, it technically [More…]

Gladys Knight boards the “Midnight Train” to Ravinia, Brian McKnight offers “All My Best”

For a whopping six-and-a-half decades, Gladys Knight has stayed a singular superstar able to flawlessly stitch together pop, soul, R&B and gospel, collecting seven [More…]

Emmylou Harris and Graham Nash’s folksy friendship fills Ravinia’s Hunter Pavilion

Ravinia got two troubadours for the price of one when the once-in-a-lifetime combination of Emmylou Harris and Graham Nash came to the Hunter Pavilion, which was just [More…]

“Powering up for the last time,” AC/DC shakes Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium “All Night Long”

The global hard rock juggernaut known as AC/DC keep making bank at the box office, so it’s naturally taking another lap around North America, even if band members [More…]

Ravinia savors Paul Simon’s “Psalms” and “Silence” as Hunter Pavilion makes history

Following “Homeward Bound – The Farewell” Tour in 2018, Paul Simon was presumably retired, though after an unexpected album of “Seven Psalms” a half-decade [More…]

The “Dancing Words” of Midwesterner John Mellencamp “R.O.C.K” the Credit Union 1 Amp

Nostalgia has never been a priority for John Mellencamp, who continues to regularly record into his mid-70s, which is why it was such a surprise when the Rock & Roll [More…]

“Released” over retirement, Foreigner’s Lou Gramm gets Arcada Theatre “Hot Blooded”

Following a lifetime of touring as both the original singer/co-songwriter for Foreigner and as a solo artist, Lou Gramm planned on taking “One Last Look” at the [More…]

Ravinia unveils Hunter Pavilion prior to Chicago Symphony Gala and star-studded season

For well over a century, Ravinia Festival in Highland Park has reigned as America’s longest-running seasonal music series, yet even with all its illustrious history [More…]

Muse and more: Summerfest at at Henry Maier Festival Park

Photos by Andy Argyrakis and Deanna Glatczak: Muse, Jelly Roll, Alex Warren, Gene Simmons (KISS), Temper City, Julia Wolf, Tyler Hubbard (Florida Georgia Line), Three 6 [More…]