1980s Archives - Chicago Concert Reviews

Artist and actor Tony Danza shows Des Plaines Theatre he’s the boss with “Standards & Stories”

Those who only know the acting side of Tony Danza from TV or movies might not realize the extent of his entertaining abilities, but anyone inside the historic Des Plaines [More…]

A sold out Metro marks 40th anniversary reunion of pioneering synth-pop band Book Of Love

Shimmering hooks placed within a pioneering brand of synth-pop would’ve easily given Book Of Love a permanent place in new wave history, but the fact the New Yorkers [More…]

Tony Danza from TV’s “Taxi,” “Who’s The Boss?” bringing his “Standards & Stories” to Des Plaines

Multiple generations know Tony Danza from TV’s “Taxi” or “Who’s The Boss?,” and though he’s since starred in a bunch of Broadway [More…]

Jeff Garlin of “Curb” and “The Goldbergs” gives Chicago Humanities “Best Seat In The House”

For over 35 years, the Chicago Humanities Fall Festival has pushed the envelope when it comes to cultural, creative and connective presentations of every stripe, drawing [More…]

Chicago Humanities Fest features funny man Eric Idle and a mighty “Monty Python” sing-a-long

The Chicago Humanities Fall Festival is in full swing throughout a multitude of local venues, featuring dozens of conversations centered around social justice, music, [More…]

Genesee guests “Get Lifted!” by booty-shaking KC And The Sunshine Band’s dance floor fun

Before the Bee Gees became “Saturday Night Fever” superstars or ABBA made similar much impact overseas, no group dominated the dance floor during the dawn of [More…]

Des Plaines Theatre goes glam for “Ballroom Blitz” of Sweet’s latest line-up, Prescott Niles’ The Knack

Laying the groundwork for the entire glam rock movement of the 1970s, England’s The Sweet became regarded all around the world, initially breaking up much too soon at [More…]

William Shatner (“Star Trek”) and more: Riot Fest at Douglass Park

Photos by Andy Argyrakis: William Shatner, Sex Pistols, Morrissey, Elvis Costello, Slick Rick, Insane Clown Posse, The Format, 3OH!3, Sugar, Yard Act, Violet Grohl, Bayside, [More…]

Alanis Morissette, Elvis Costello, ICP, William Shatner close a muddy and monstrous Riot Fest

Throughout a three-day stretch of nearly 100 acts, Riot Fest always stayed exciting and unpredictable, but it’s final installment may have taken the cake when it came [More…]

A rainy Riot Fest resumes with Morrissey recalling The Smiths, a reunited Sugar and an early end

Though the gray skies didn’t look like they were going to cooperate, Riot Fest nonetheless roared into the weekend continuing with a massive spread of styles, which [More…]