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With masterful musicianship, Dream Theater stretches out well beyond “Images And Words”

During a brief pause from an unbelievably generous helping of Dream Theater material at the Chicago Theatre, vocalist James LaBrie began to tell a story about the progressive [More…]

Dance pop queen Janet Jackson topical, vulnerable, relatable in flawlessly choreographed comeback

Without uttering a word, Janet Jackson said exactly what was on her mind when the words “we will not be silent, LGBTQ rights, peace not war, black lives matter, immigrants [More…]

Janet Jackson: “State Of The World” Tour at Allstate Arena

Click here for a Janet Jackson review from the Allstate Arena. For additional information on Janet Jackson, visit JanetJackson.com. Upcoming concert highlights at the [More…]

Progtoberfest pleases with Jethro Tull, Weather Report, Genesis, Zappa alums, plus newcomers, tributes

The third edition of Progtoberfest more than lived up to its title with over three dozen progressive rock bands alternating slots all weekend on each side of Reggies Chicago. [More…]

Sisters in survival Olivia Newton-John, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Amy Sky encourage at The Mac

When they’re not writing hit songs together and separately, Olivia Newton-John, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Amy Sky also know what it’s like to be sisters in survival. [More…]

“The Modfather” Paul Weller has House Of Blues guessing with his ever changing moods

Long after The Who but well before Oasis, Paul Weller was leading The Jam through the mod revival in the late ‘70s, only to completely change lanes in the ‘80s towards [More…]

Angelic Alison Krauss and understated David Gray quietly comfort the Rosemont Theatre

As a violin player from Decatur who’s equally proficient at bluegrass, country or gospel and an English piano player/guitarist best known for adult alternative, indie rock [More…]

Recalling Tom Petty’s amazing 40th anniversary stop at Wrigley in memory of the late legend

In memory of rock n’ roll legend Tom Petty, here’s a fond look back at what turned out to be his final performance in Chicago. Choosing between 40 years’ worth of [More…]

Stokley, LeToya Luckett and more: Narski Music’s “Benefit Jam” at GSU Center For Performing Arts

For additional information on Stokley, LeToya Luckett and Narski Music, visit iStokley.com, LeToyaOnline.com and NarskiMusic.com. “Benefit Jam” recipients include the [More…]

“The Dream Is Still Alive” for an “Impulsive” Wilson Phillips and friends The Rembrandts at Genesee

When the marquee of the beautifully restored Genesee Theatre switched to Wilson Phillips and The Rembrandts, it appeared to be a match made in 1990s heaven. And while both [More…]