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North Shore in for “One Of These Nights” from former Eagle/“Hotel California” co-writer Don Felder

As a member of the Eagles from 1974 to 2001, Don Felder played a pivotal role as lead guitarist, songwriter and occasional singer throughout such iconic albums and tours as [More…]

Kane Brown, Mötley Crüe, Jeffrey Osborne, Brenda K. Starr amongst all-star Summerfest starters

There’s no event on earth quite like Summerfest, where for three consecutive weekends (June 20-22, June 27-29 and July 4-6), music lovers of all ages can experience an [More…]

Mötley Crüe and more: Summerfest at at Henry Maier Festival Park

Click here for a review of Summerfest’s first weekend at Henry Maier Festival Park. For a list of upcoming concerts at Summerfest, visit Summerfest.com. [Show [More…]

“Queen Of Pop” Janet Jackson, Nelly, a jammed United Center “Together Again” on Juneteenth

Coming from the the most famous musical family ever sure didn’t hurt Janet Jackson’s chances for notoriety, but she certainly took “Control” of her destiny and carved [More…]

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…]