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Guitar hero Martin Barre’s quick takes from Jethro Tull through new solo venture “Back To Steel”

With a solo career in full swing, countless sessions to his credit, plus 43 years as the guitarist for the legendary Jethro Tull, Martin Barre possesses one of the deepest [More…]

Kansas: “Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Prelude” Tour at North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall

Click here for a Kansas review from North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall. For additional information on Kansas, visit KansasBand.com. Upcoming concert highlights at North [More…]

Progressive rockers Kansas unload the classics up close in Naperville

Even if Kansas officially hails that very state, the group’s latest visit to Chicagoland on the campus of North Central College in Naperville served as a homecoming of [More…]

Peter Murphy: “Stripped” Tour at Thalia Hall

Click here for a Peter Murphy review from Thalia Hall. For additional information on Peter Murphy, visit PeterMurphy.info. For a list of upcoming shows at Thalia Hall, visit [More…]

Goth godfather Peter Murphy pares down for solo, Bauhaus retrospective

Starting with his time fronting Bauhaus and continuing with an eclectic, continuously experimental solo career, Peter Murphy is amongst the most influential artists to ever [More…]

The Tubes: “Rock Of The Eighties” Tour at Arcada Theatre

For additional information on The Tubes, visit TheTubes.com. For a list of upcoming shows at Arcada Theatre, visit ArcadaLive.com. [Not a valid [More…]

The Motels: “Rock Of The Eighties” Tour at Arcada Theatre

For additional information on The Motels, visit TheMotels.com. For a list of upcoming shows at Arcada Theatre, visit ArcadaLive.com. [Not a valid [More…]

The Smithereens: “Rock Of The Eighties” Tour at Arcada Theatre

For additional information on The Smithereens, visit OfficialSmithereens.com. For a list of upcoming shows at Arcada Theatre, visit ArcadaLive.com. [Not a valid [More…]

Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck): “The Ultimate Guitar Experience” Tour at Reggie’s Chicago

For additional information on Jennifer Batten, visit JenniferBatten.com. For a list of upcoming shows at Reggie’s Chicago, visit ReggiesLive.com. [Not a valid [More…]

“Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage” combines key clips, symphonic grandeur at Chicago Theatre

With 50 years, 700 TV episodes, a dozen movies and five different series, “Star Trek” is obviously one of the most universally recognized entertainment franchises on the [More…]