“Once” makes a masterful leap from indie film to Broadway tour
What began as an independent Irish movie made with a pretty basic budget has since exploded into the Academy Award winning critical favorite “Once” turned Grammy and [More…]
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The flashy, southern and soulful sides of Martina McBride
Just a few minutes into her first performance at Merrillville’s Star Plaza Theatre since 2000, Martina McBride promised the packed house they’d be entertained [More…]
“Jersey Boys” is back with just as much doo-wop and drama as ever
No matter how many times “Jersey Boys” comes to Chicago, it’s always destined to sell out boasting both the story and songs of Frankie Valli & The Four [More…]
Danielson at the Wilson Abbey
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Sufjan Stevens takes a sparse, soul-bearing journey from heartache to healing
For the past decade and a half, Sufjan Stevens has developed a reputation amongst a fiercely dedicated fan base and astute critical community as one of the most inventive, [More…]
Country outlaw Travis Tritt demonstrates the power of one
Coming from the same country music class of 1989 that birthed Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson and Clint Black, singer/songwriter/guitarist Travis Tritt sure has his share of [More…]
From The Gap Band through today, Uncle Charlie’s a soul survivor
He pioneered the electric funk scene as leader of The Gap Band throughout the 1970s and ’80s, and then in one of the most monumental (albeit somewhat unlikely) [More…]
KEM & Joe at the United Center
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Paisley stays committed to country without ever being afraid to rock
Rather than enter Dekalb’s NIU Convocation Center with some sort of flashy opening or technological feat, Brad Paisley simply strapped on an acoustic guitar and [More…]
“Stomp” delivers dance, drums and literally everything under the kitchen sink
What started as a simple troupe of street performers in the UK has since become a worldwide attraction seen by over 24 million people in more than 50 countries, including [More…]