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Heartland anthems amply abound in “One-Eyed Jack” John Mellencamp’s start to Chicago Theatre weekend

On any given evening, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp could easily fill an arena, but nothing beat the chance to catch him in the much closer environment of the [More…]

“The Symbol Remains” as Blue Öyster Cult keeps burnin’, Mark Farner gives Genesee Grand Funk

When Blue Öyster Cult finally returned to the studio after an almost two-decade absence for the pandemic-era release, “The Symbol Remains,” it seemed to rejuvenate a [More…]

Pure Prairie League plays sold out City Winery more than 50 years of rockin’ country harmonies

Country rock pioneers Pure Prairie League officially turned 50 during the dormant concert season of 2020, but ever since “Bustin’ Out” and “Firin’ Up” again, [More…]

New Edition cements “Legacy” during United Center marathon with Keith Sweat, Guy, Tank

Demand to see the fully reunited New Edition is so tremendous after selling out the United Center a mere year ago, the blueprint for the modern day boy band did it all over [More…]

Keith Sweat: “Legacy” Tour at United Center

Right before New Edition took the headlining slot at a capacity United Center, direct support from fellow superstar Keith Sweat, who was also in LSG with the late Gerald [More…]

Journey shows State Farm Center half-century of “Freedom” in believin’ and Toto just as tenacious

The reaction to classic rockers Journey finally releasing “Freedom,” its first long player in a little over a decade, prompted such a steady string of sold out shows, [More…]

The Neverland Express, “American Idol” Caleb Johnson amaze Genesee “Celebrating Meat Loaf”

Theatrical rock anomaly Meat Loaf may no longer be here, but thanks to members of his band, The Neverland Express, alongside vocals from “American Idol” winner Caleb [More…]

CCM record-breaker Steven Curtis Chapman “Still” living “The Great Adventure” at Pabst

Contemporary Christian Music pioneer Steven Curtis Chapman shattered yet another record when he became the entire scene’s inaugural artist to top the charts for a whopping [More…]

Santana, Ms. Lauryn Hill, John Legend, Carrie Underwood and another diverse Ravinia roster

Chicagoland can always count on Ravinia to deliver one of the most diverse line-ups in the world, which is also probably why the Highland Park hot spot is able to retain its [More…]

“Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” is “Simply The Best” of Broadway In Chicago, Nederlander

The tour de force known as Tina Turner, who’s been doubly inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, was so unbelievable as an entertainer before she retired from the [More…]