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On the way to Genesee via the “Ventura Highway,” Dewey Bunnell recounts a half-century of America

Better late than never when it comes to America finally getting to bring its “50th Anniversary” Tour to the Genesee Theatre, even if the acoustic pop group officially got [More…]

Blue Oyster Cult co-founder Albert Bouchard unravels the complexities of “Imaginos II”

Since his earliest days of transitioning from burgeoning blues and psychedelic rock bands in Upstate New York, to what became the internationally recognized, harder-edged [More…]

From Lolla to Live Nation, Ravinia and Broadway, Chicago Concert Reviews covered it all in 2021

What a long and strange but satisfying trip it’s been throughout 2021, transitioning from lockdowns and livestreams to a full-fledged return to real life events. Even with [More…]

“American Standard” James Taylor is forever, plus he’s got a friend in Jackson Browne

The initial launch of James Taylor & His All-Star Band’s belated tour in support of 2020’s “American Standard” kicked off at Chicago’s United Center, just as [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…]

KISS: “End Of The Road” Tour at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

For additional information on KISS, visit KISSOnline.com. Upcoming 2022 concert highlights at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre include AJR (Jun. 3); Steely Dan and Steve Winwood [More…]

“Let’s Hear It For…” the silky soul, gospel and soundtrack soprano Deniece Williams

Landing the irresistible pop ditty “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” atop the charts and on a mega soundtrack, which tied “Grease” and “Titanic” with more than eight [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…]

Springsteen/Conan collaborator Max Weinberg fires up Ravinia’s jukebox

Despite not usually being the center of attention, Max Weinberg is nonetheless one of the world’s most renowned drummers who’s been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall [More…]