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Soft Machine, FM, Dinosaur Exhibit featuring Jerry Goodman keep Progtoberfest engaged

Now with four years under its belt, Progtoberfest is steadily making Chicago a worldwide destination for the genre’s most fiercely dedicated and a one-stop crash course for [More…]

Umphrey’s McGee: The Big Weekend at Aragon Ballroom

For additional information on Umphrey’s McGee and The Big Weekend, visit Umphreys.com and TheBigWeekend.net. For a list of upcoming Silver Wrapper shows, visit [More…]

“Charlie And The Chocolate Factory” whips up a strangely sweet batch of “Pure Imagination”

Taking cues from the 2005 flick “Charlie And The Chocolate Factory” starring Johnny Depp, and to a lesser but still apparent extent, 1971’s “Willy Wonka & the [More…]

Sting & Shaggy: “44/876” Tour at Aragon Ballroom

Click here for a review of Sting & Shaggy at the Aragon Ballroom. For additional information on Sting & Shaggy, visit Sting.com and ShaggyOnline.com. Upcoming [More…]

Reggae roots, island vibes link England’s Sting and Jamaica’s Shaggy

They come from different countries and appeal to listeners about a generation apart, but English musician Sting and Jamaican singer Shaggy are much closer in musical spirit [More…]

On brief break from Blues Traveler, John Popper unplugs for City Winery

Now that Blues Traveler wrapped its 30th anniversary celebration but has another month or so before dropping its much-delayed “Hurry Up & Hang Around” album, front [More…]

Stereophonics: “Scream Above The Sounds” Tour at Vic Theatre

Click here for a review of Stereophonics at the Vic Theatre. For additional information on Stereophonics, visit Stereophonics.com. For a list of upcoming Jam Productions [More…]

Chi-town snags just one of two killer Stereophonics sets in America

A little after Oasis and Blur but a bit before Coldplay and Keane, Stereophonics slid into the British scene with a lean, driving, no-fills alternative rock attitude. From [More…]

Now in his 90s with no end in sight, 39th time’s a charm for Tony Bennett at Ravinia

Being in the presence of Tony Bennett is a privilege and the fact that he’s still running with the torch passed from Frank Sinatra at 92-years-old is almost superhuman. [More…]

Tony Bennett: “Love Is Here To Stay” Tour at Ravinia

Click here for a review of Tony Bennett at Ravinia. For additional information on Tony Bennett, visit TonyBennett.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Ravinia include Gipsy [More…]