1990s Archives - Page 27 of 97 - Chicago Concert Reviews

Wynonna, Martina, Little Big Town bid a heartfelt Vibrant Arena goodbye to The Judds

The dynamic of The Judds’ “Final” Tour changed drastically with the untimely passing of co-founder Naomi Judd, but Wynonna nonetheless took the reins to not only pay [More…]

Former Traffic, Fleetwood Mac member Dave Mason “Feelin’ Alright” about City Winery stops

Few musicians have managed to be part of one Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted supergroup, let alone land in a second with an enormous solo career in between. But Dave [More…]

The Charlatans UK, Ride treat Vic Theatre to a pair of prominent Britpop/alt-rock albums

Outside of those keeping close tabs on the alternative underground, The Charlatans UK and Ride didn’t gain a ton of commercial traction in America, but they are undoubtedly [More…]

Gospel/R&B pioneer, activist, Chicago native Mavis Staples sanctifies Symphony Center

Leave it to one of Chicago’s finest, internationally-regarded musical institutions to link up with a legendary homegrown heroine, who’s equally lauded all around the [More…]

“A Chorus Line” revival a dramatic, dance-filled Drury Lane delight

The 2022/2023 Drury Lane Theatre season may be coming to a close, but it’s going out with a bang thanks to a revival of “A Chorus Line,” which despite its iconic [More…]

Americana great Patty Griffin rolls “Tape” through acclaimed catalogue for Old Town

Seldom has an artist of any stylistic association received such universal acclaim as Patty Griffin, who for three decades thus far, regularly refined her blend of Americana, [More…]

Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Jon B packs City Winery with smooth, romantic soul

Behind the scenes, Jon B would’ve had an enviable enough career as a writer for the giant likes of the Spice Girls, Toni Braxton, Color Me Badd and countless others, along [More…]

Dance diva CeCe Peniston “Finally” comes full circle, shouts out the house scene at City Winery

From her earliest days singing in church, to repeatedly topping the dance charts in the three decades since debuting with the gold-selling album and title cut, “Finally,” [More…]

CIBC Theatre run of “Chicago” lives up to “25 Years Of Razzle Dazzle” and “All That Jazz”

For exactly 25 years, the revived edition of “Chicago” has delighted audiences on Broadway and become the longest-running American musical ever, but there’s arguably no [More…]

City Winery hangs on the sophisticated soul and flashy funk of Loose Ends featuring Jane Eugene

Throughout much of the 1980s into the ‘90s, London’s Loose Ends consistently reached a global audience with its impeccably-produced blend of sophisticated soul and flashy [More…]