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…]
1990s
Chicago’s own roots rockers Freddy Jones Band on tap twice for 30th birthday at City Winery
Swept up in the moment by a hit single, few artists look ahead pondering how their music will stack up decades later. Emerging from Chicago’s explosive ‘90s alternative [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…]
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band busts out blues blockbuster “Trouble Is…25” for Hard Rock
As a mere teenager, Kenny Wayne Shepherd accomplished more than most achieve in a lifetime, racking up a steady stream of gold and platinum sales, breaking a Billboard record [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…]
In City Winery opener, Vanessa Carlton walks “A Thousand Miles” to learn “Love Is An Art”
At the tail end of the CD era, singer/songwriter/piano player Vanessa Carlton was selling them by the millions and etching her place in pop culture, thanks in part to the [More…]
Pink Martini mixes Symphony Center a compelling cocktail of jazz, world flavors
What began as a band to simply provide the soundtrack to fundraisers and galas for progressive causes has since become a world-renowned recording and touring troupe through [More…]
Soulful “Spend My Life With You” superstar Eric Benét exactly what City Winery wants, needs
Soulful singer/songwriter Eric Benét is no stranger to selling out various City Winery venues all across the country and Chicago’s classy location was no exception for a [More…]