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New Kids On The Block, DJ Jazzy Jeff spin Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre a “Magic Summer”

Following a late 1980s/early ‘90s reign as the leading boy band in any land, New Kids On The Block went on hiatus, but have proven to be even more popular since reuniting [More…]

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss “Can’t Let Go” of “Raise The Roof,” a little Led Zep and Ravinia

When Robert Plant & Alison Krauss made their Ravinia duo debut little over a decade-and-a-half ago, it stood out so much, fans of either individual artist or their [More…]

Ruth Pointer & The Pointer Sisters “So Excited” for “An Evening Of Icons,” Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Editor’s note: Following the interview’s publication, “this show has cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.” It’s always been impossible to quickly classify The [More…]

Fresh off 40th anniversary, Night Ranger reminds Rialto Square “(You Can Still) Rock In America”

The anniversary of Night Ranger’s origins may have technically already passed, but the celebration continues with the release of “40 Years And A Night,” an audio/visual [More…]

Ravina’s got a friend in James Taylor & His All Star Band as extensive season gets blissfully started

The gates to Ravinia finally unlocked for the summer and America’s longest running music festival dove straight into the superstar likes of James Taylor & His All-Star [More…]

In the “Heat Of The Moment” as Asia featuring John Payne eyes Aurora’s RiverEdge Park

Stepping into the shoes of former King Crimson/U.K. vocalist John Wetton was a daunting task to say the least, but John Payne rose to the occasion for no less than fourteen [More…]

“Everybody Have Fun Tonight”: Wang Chung to get Des Plaines Theatre “Abducted By The 80’s”

When MTV was the centerpiece of pop culture, Wang Chung went on a winning streak with the delightfully different but impossible to ignore likes of “Dance Hall Days,” [More…]

Allstar Jam of Jeff Skunk Baxter, Derek St. Holmes, John Elefante kicks off summer with the classics

Outdoor concerts are officially open for business and Get Loud Entertainment’s Allstar Jam Summer Kickoff was one of the best possible ways to signal the season’s arrival [More…]

British heavy metal mainstays Uriah Heep, Saxon bring “Hell, Fire & Chaos” to Rialto Square

Many consider Britain to be the birthplace of hard rock/heavy metal, and for well over a half-century, Uriah Heep’s been a consistent force in the scene with the equally [More…]

It’s a “Family Affair” when The Family Stone gives Genesee Theatre “Hot Fun In The Summertime”

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Martini was the one who officially suggested Sly And The Family Stone get started in the first place, so it’s only fitting the saxophone [More…]