1990s Archives - Chicago Concert Reviews

After “A Christmas Story” screening, funnyman Peter Billingsley fields Rialto’s Ralphie questions

Getting to see “A Christmas Story” in a communal environment would’ve probably been enough to pack the landmark Rialto Square Theatre, but having lead actor Peter [More…]

Veteran stand-up Paula Poundstone pours City Winery a double cocktail of New Year’s Eve comedy

In the 45 years of combining observational humor and spontaneity as a stand-up comedian, Paula Poundstone became a master of the stage, while also branching out into numerous [More…]

Peter Billingsley promises Rialto behind the scenes exclusives following “A Christmas Story”

When “A Christmas Story” initially came to theaters in 1983, it flew surprisingly far under the radar, though after countless word of mouth recommendations and television [More…]

Bush’s Gavin Rossdale remembers producer Steve Albini prior to Aragon for Q101 Twisted

This Friday’s performance at the Aragon Ballroom, as part of alternative station Q101’s annual “Twisted” holiday concert series, caps a busy year in Chicago for [More…]

Straight off supporting the Stones, ace song stylist Bettye LaVette spellbinds the Old Town School

As a mere 16-year-old, Bettye LaVette began belting out soul during its formative years for Atlantic Records, recorded for a multitude of other major labels throughout the [More…]

“Can’t Stop The Feeling!” from Max Martin and Cadillac Palace’s “Larger Than Life” ode to “& Juliet”

Pop music as its known today almost singlehandedly exists because of Sweden’s Grammy Award-winning producer/songwriter Max Martin, who’s been cranking out the bangers [More…]

Bret Michaels and his Poison-filled Hard Rock “Parti-Gras” is “Nothing But A Good Time”

Star of the recording studio, stage and TV screen, Bret Michaels’ “Parti-Gras” Tour touched down at the Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana concert hall connected to [More…]

Hard Rock Live leans hip-hop for the pioneering likes of Rakim, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick

Hip-hop is the new pop, but it wouldn’t have come this far without the ground laid by the first few waves of creativity, which began in the early 1970s and fully emerged [More…]

The legendary Morrissey lets the Genesee Theatre get exactly what it wants of solo and The Smiths

Legendary lead singer of The Smiths turned solo megastar Morrissey could’ve easily sold out any venue in Chicago, but the fact he chose the Genesee Theatre for a highly [More…]

Drury Lane Theatre dives “Under The Sea,” delivers Disney’s delightful “The Little Mermaid”

Even when the original Disney movies are animated, another magical quality emerges whenever they come alive on stage and “The Little Mermaid” is one of many to follow in [More…]