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Virtuoso Clapton, The Crickets, Emmylou and Everlys collaborator Albert Lee stuns Space

The caliber of Albert Lee’s guitar playing can be traced to the company he keeps, including work with Chris Farlowe & The Thunderbirds, The Crickets, Emmylou Harris, [More…]

The Head And The Heart wrap an extended HBP season with folk and indie rock stompers

An extended and excellent outdoor concert season finally wound down when The Head And The Heart brought its biggest Windy City show thus far to a crowded Huntington Bank [More…]

“Ho Hey,” The Lumineers close “Brightside” Tour by lighting up a sold out Wrigley Field

For exactly a decade, The Lumineers have steadily grown in artistry and popularity, reaching a pinnacle in both categories thus far with the release of “Brightside” and [More…]

A bluesy, rootsy Robert Plant & Alison Krauss “Raise The Roof,” plus a little Led Zeppelin

Individually, England’s Robert Plant and Illinois’ own Alison Krauss have kept as busy as ever with recordings and travels, but collectively speaking, it’s been [More…]

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen unplugs blues, Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane

Following an extensive Fur Peace Ranch quarantine concerts series that never missed a beat, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen is back on the road with a couple of [More…]

“American Standard” James Taylor is forever, plus he’s got a friend in Jackson Browne

The initial launch of James Taylor & His All-Star Band’s belated tour in support of 2020’s “American Standard” kicked off at Chicago’s United Center, just as [More…]

Endlessly eclectic Los Lobos set to unwrap “Llego Navidad” on “Still Home For The Holidays”

There’s never quite been a band like Los Lobos, who can just as seamlessly bounce between Latin rock, Americana, Tex-Mex, country, zydeco, blues and soundtrack compositions [More…]

Jefferson Airplane originator Jorma Kaukonen resumes quarantine concerts, unplugs Hot Tuna

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen first took flight at the start of San Francisco’s Jefferson Airplane, laying down lead guitar on the Grace Slick-belted classics [More…]

Folk icon, author and activist Judy Collins embraces “Amazing Grace” anniversary, online opportunities

For over 60 years, Judy Collins kept up her commitment to flawlessly interpreting folk, pop, rock, show tunes and standards, while also becoming a cherished troubadour in her [More…]

John Hiatt: “The Eclipse Sessions” Tour at City Winery

Click here for a review of John Hiatt at City Winery. For additional information on John Hiatt, visit JohnHiatt.com. Upcoming concert highlights at City Winery include John [More…]