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“The Lamb Lies Down” for Genesis, “Stands Up” half-century later for Rialto-ready Steve Hackett

Before Genesis even released “The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway,” arguably its most ambitious album ever, the future Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, then comprised of front [More…]

“Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th” reunites cast, prompts wild Chicago Theatre screening

When “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” made its way to movie theaters in 1975 based on the brilliantly bonkers stage musical by Richard O’Brien, it was an extremely risky [More…]

Def Leppard stuff a stadium’s worth of anthems in “Hysteria”-filled Hard Rock Live

The last locations Def Leppard devoured in the area were the gigantic likes of Wrigley Field and headlining Milwaukee’s Summerfest, which is why when the Rock and Roll Hall [More…]

Judas Priest “Invincible,” Alice Cooper unlocks the “Attic” throughout CU1 Amp co-headline

As two of the most formidable forces to ever saturate the heavier side of the dial, Judas Priest and Alice Cooper made for a mighty match when it came to co-headlining the [More…]

Genesee Theatre marks “Milestone” of southern rockers 38 Special’s “50 Year Legacy”

Barely a season’s passed since the 1970s when 38 Special wasn’t on the road, but the “50 Year Legacy” Tour that filled up the majority of the gorgeous Genesee Theatre [More…]

Riot Fest finale finds Inhaler “Open Wide,” Cobra Starship “Bring It” and Hanson “MMMBop”

The 20th anniversary of Riot Fest entered its closing stretch, bolstered by the momentum of a wonderfully wild start and stellar second day, with additional emphasis on [More…]

The Beach Boys featuring John Stamos and more: Riot Fest at Douglass Park

Click here, here and here for reviews of Riot Fest at Douglass Park. For upcoming Riot Fest announcements, visit RiotFest.org. [Show [More…]

Weezer turns “Blue,” The Beach Boys bring John Stamos to Riot Fest, plus All Time Low, James

The second helping of Riot Fest’s 20th anniversary celebration also brought a cross section of superstars and underground heroes to Douglass Park, which was once again [More…]

The Pogues reunite for Riot Fest 20, alongside “Weird Al,” Chicago’s own Alkaline Trio, Sparks

The gates to Douglass Park swung open for the return of Riot Fest, which would’ve been a grand enough occasion on its own, but is actually in the even more significant [More…]

Riot Fest turns 20 as Blink-182, Jack White, “Weird Al,” Green Day take over Douglass Park

In the 20 years since Riot Fest initially invaded Chicago, the globally-recognized musical celebration has thus far hosted practically every major marquee name, alongside [More…]