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Rare pairing of Bob Weir & Phil Lesh unbury the Dead in Chicago Theatre closer

Out of the many Grateful Dead band member combinations that have popped up over the years, it took more than 50 for a pairing of just Bob Weir & Phil Lesh to finally [More…]

Illinois can’t fight the feeling to keep on loving REO Speedwagon

Anytime Champaign’s REO Speedwagon comes home to Illinois it’s a special occasion, but after front man Kevin Cronin bounced back from a temporary hospitalization, those [More…]

REO Speedwagon: “Ridin’ The Storm Out” Tour at Rialto Square Theatre

Click here for a review of REO Speedwagon at the Rialto Square Theatre. For additional information on REO Speedwagon, visit Speedwagon.com. For a list of upcoming NiteLite [More…]

Musically-focused “Hail Hail Chuck” by Black Ensemble Theater outlines the architect of rock n’ roll

The larger than life Elvis Presley may have been crowned “The King,” but don’t get it twisted, Chuck Berry was really the electrifying architect who laid rock n’ [More…]

In Memoriam: Dennis Edwards (The Temptations) 1943-2018

For additional information on Dennis Edwards and The Temptations, visit Facebook.com/TheTemptations. [Show [More…]

The O’Jays: “An Evening With The O’Jays” Tour at Genesee Theatre

Click here for a review of The O’Jays at the Genesee Theatre. For additional information on The O’Jays, visit MightyOJays.com. Upcoming concert highlights at the Genesee [More…]

Genesee gets a soulful ride on the “Love Train” from the mighty O’Jays

Motown may have ruled the R&B-flavored pop side of the 1960s, but by the ‘70s, Philly soul was all the rage with The O’Jays leading the “Love Train.” And anyone [More…]

Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple, Rainbow): “One Month Today” Tour at Reggies Chicago

Click here for a review of Joe Lynn Turner at Reggies Chicago. For additional information on Joe Lynn Turner, visit JoeLynnTurner.com. For a list of upcoming shows at Reggies [More…]

An exceptional hard rock kaleidoscope by ex-Deep Purple, Rainbow singer Joe Lynn Turner

Just because Joe Lynn Turner is more than halfway into his 60s doesn’t mean he’s any less vocally exceptional than he was in his 20s or 30s when fronting Rainbow or Deep [More…]

Chubby Checker: “Legendary Voices” Tour at Genesee Theatre

Click here for a review of Chubby Checker with Mary Wilson and Martha Reeves at the Genesee Theatre. For additional information on Chubby Checker, visit ChubbyChecker.com. [More…]