2010s Archives - Chicago Concert Reviews

Jeff Garlin of “Curb” and “The Goldbergs” gives Chicago Humanities “Best Seat In The House”

For over 35 years, the Chicago Humanities Fall Festival has pushed the envelope when it comes to cultural, creative and connective presentations of every stripe, drawing [More…]

Chicago Humanities Fest features funny man Eric Idle and a mighty “Monty Python” sing-a-long

The Chicago Humanities Fall Festival is in full swing throughout a multitude of local venues, featuring dozens of conversations centered around social justice, music, [More…]

Lincoln Hall says “I Love It” to Icona Pop’s latest club ready “Ritual” straight outta Sweden

Landing somewhere between Robyn or Zara Larsson in terms of eras and styles, fellow Swedish pop stars Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt, better known collectively as Icona Pop, [More…]

Singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles bares her soul for the Chicago Theatre amidst “Good Grief”

Career-wise, Sara Bareilles is soaring, carefully juggling the worlds of pop superstardom, writing blockbusters for Broadway and acting in between, though on solo project [More…]

Huntington Bank Pavilion soaks in “The Endless Summer” vibes of rappers Logic and G-Eazy

Even the most uncooperative temperatures couldn’t put a damper on “The Endless Summer” of rappers Logic and G-Eazy, all while Huntington Bank Pavilion [More…]

William Shatner (“Star Trek”) and more: Riot Fest at Douglass Park

Photos by Andy Argyrakis: William Shatner, Sex Pistols, Morrissey, Elvis Costello, Slick Rick, Insane Clown Posse, The Format, 3OH!3, Sugar, Yard Act, Violet Grohl, Bayside, [More…]

Alanis Morissette, Elvis Costello, ICP, William Shatner close a muddy and monstrous Riot Fest

Throughout a three-day stretch of nearly 100 acts, Riot Fest always stayed exciting and unpredictable, but it’s final installment may have taken the cake when it came [More…]

A rainy Riot Fest resumes with Morrissey recalling The Smiths, a reunited Sugar and an early end

Though the gray skies didn’t look like they were going to cooperate, Riot Fest nonetheless roared into the weekend continuing with a massive spread of styles, which [More…]

Melanie C makes the Concord Music Hall “Sweat” and dance over “Sporty” solos, Spice Girls

Outside of a sole Spice Girls reunion, Melanie C hasn’t been to Chicago since her “Northern Star” landed at House Of Blues in 2001, making multiple generations of fans [More…]

The Who’s Roger Daltrey “A Great Night Out” to Milwaukee’s historic Riverside Theater

“The Song Is Over” for The Who in North America, or so the latest farewell tour advertisement went, but thankfully co-founding front man Roger Daltrey is still flying the [More…]