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Plant & Krauss, James Taylor, Norah Jones return to Ravinia, Ben Platt, Big Boi, Crowded House debut

Excitement’s been steadily building for Ravinia’s summer concert series in Highland Park, especially considering so many early announcements and perhaps a few artist [More…]

“Supper’s Ready”: Steve Hackett’s “The Circus And The Nightwhale,” Genesis’ “Foxtrot At Fifty”

Ever since voluntarily walking away from Genesis towards the tail end of the 1970s, Steve Hackett became one of the most prolific and progressive guitar gods, who after the [More…]

Sting’s songbook, Kate Prince’s choreography send moving “Message In A Bottle” to Cadillac

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sting needs no introduction to anyone who’s even remotely listened to the radio since the late 1970s, and when it comes to choreography, Kate [More…]

The legendary Crystal Gayle lets her lovely long hair down to talk classic country, Des Plaines date

Country music simply wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for Crystal Gayle, whose indelible mark on the genre includes becoming its first female artist to achieve platinum [More…]

The funky Commodores work the Hard Rock Live “Night Shift” next to The Spinners’ soulfulness

The history on the walls and in the halls of the Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana matched the caliber of co-headliners when the Commodores and The Spinners brought a series of [More…]

Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular, Blackwood Quartet a starry North Shore salute to the “King”

The limelight surrounding Elvis Presley never really faded following his untimely passing in 1977, but it’s burning especially brightly as of late thanks to the blockbuster [More…]

Live Nation brings Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks together for the first time as Soldier Field schedule heats up

Normally the only sounds coming out of Soldier Field during the blustery winter months are the shouts of football fans, but when the Chicago Bears Drumline started playing [More…]

“Ooo Baby Baby,” Smokey Robinson’s velvety voice, textbook writing really got a hold on Genesee

Given more than 4,000 songs to his credit, being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and winning every other conceivable award imaginable would easily warrant Smokey [More…]

Punk godmother, “Because The Night” belter Patti Smith reminds Salt Shed “People Have The Power”

Before screaming a single note inside a just shy of sold out Salt Shed, the enduringly inimitable and always insightful Patti Smith proclaimed how wonderful it felt to be [More…]

Egyptian Theatre gets an early Christmas gift of Oak Ridge Boys’ “American Made Farewell”

The classic line-up of The Oak Ridge Boys turning 50 together is certainly a cause for celebration, but considering members now range between 75 and 84-years-old, it’s also [More…]