2010s Archives - Page 3 of 76 - Chicago Concert Reviews

Peter Billingsley promises Rialto behind the scenes exclusives following “A Christmas Story”

When “A Christmas Story” initially came to theaters in 1983, it flew surprisingly far under the radar, though after countless word of mouth recommendations and television [More…]

Jack Harlow’s hip-hop, Jason DeRulo’s dance pop tops Allstate sell out of 103.5 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball

Every year, 103.5 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball is a surefire sellout, and considering the strength and diversity of the 2024 line-up, tickets flew faster than ever out of the [More…]

Straight off supporting the Stones, ace song stylist Bettye LaVette spellbinds the Old Town School

As a mere 16-year-old, Bettye LaVette began belting out soul during its formative years for Atlantic Records, recorded for a multitude of other major labels throughout the [More…]

“Can’t Stop The Feeling!” from Max Martin and Cadillac Palace’s “Larger Than Life” ode to “& Juliet”

Pop music as its known today almost singlehandedly exists because of Sweden’s Grammy Award-winning producer/songwriter Max Martin, who’s been cranking out the bangers [More…]

The legendary Morrissey lets the Genesee Theatre get exactly what it wants of solo and The Smiths

Legendary lead singer of The Smiths turned solo megastar Morrissey could’ve easily sold out any venue in Chicago, but the fact he chose the Genesee Theatre for a highly [More…]

Drury Lane Theatre dives “Under The Sea,” delivers Disney’s delightful “The Little Mermaid”

Even when the original Disney movies are animated, another magical quality emerges whenever they come alive on stage and “The Little Mermaid” is one of many to follow in [More…]

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, Chicago Philharmonic and Auditorium Theatre reinvent Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead said “Fare Thee Well,” Dead & Company retired from the road and Phil Lesh just joined Jerry Garcia in rock god heaven, making Bobby Weir & [More…]

Little Big Town turns 25, Sugarland joins “Take Me Home” Tour as Vibrant Arena goes country

It’s been a banner year for Little Big Town, who besides marking 25 years together with a long overdue “Greatest Hits” compilation and a super fast follow-up of “The [More…]

Modest Mouse “Float On” and give The Salt Shed “Good News For People Who Love Bad News”

Indie/alternative rock veterans Modest Mouse have many significant albums, but none thus far climbed to such commercial heights as “Good News For People Who Love Bad [More…]

Paramount’s remarkable regional premiere of “Frozen” thaws hardest of hearts who “Let It Go”

The moment “Frozen” leapt off the movie screen to stages all across America and West End, it was met by endless public praises and the buzz is picking up all over again [More…]