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“It Never Ends” when Canada’s Saga makes a rare and resilient Arcada Theatre appearance

Landing somewhere between progressive rock, power pop and new wave, Saga scored a non-stop streak of gold or platinum albums throughout the late 1970s into then 80s, then [More…]

First ever chart-topper, genre Grammy winner Chubby Checker twists his way towards Arcada

“American Bandstand” host and “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” founder Dick Clark once said, “The three most important things that ever happened in the music industry [More…]

Straight out of the Rock Hall, “The Sinner Rides Again” when KK’s Priest invade the Arcada Theatre

From the second Judas Priest started in the early 1970s through the late 2000s, K. K. Downing was half of the double guitar onslaught who helped lay the foundation of the [More…]

Mr. Big “Lean Into It” for heavy Arcada goodbye, Des Plaines Theatre “To Be With You” next

In the 35 years since Los Angeles’ Mr. Big made a splash with its self-titled debut, the harmony-laden hard rockers with a hint of metal have steadily become superstars in [More…]

“I Just Wanna Stop” legend Gino Vannelli about to offer Arcada Theatre five distinctive decades

One of the most distinctive singer/songwriters of the 1970s and ‘80s became even more versatile from the ‘90s through now, but not before stepping out of the limelight at [More…]

Led by Aerosmith’s guitar hero, The Joe Perry Project “Let The Music Do The Talking” at Arcada

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Aerosmith may be on break, but that hasn’t stopped The Joe Perry Project from carving out a super limited streak of shows in support of the [More…]

Carl Palmer says “Welcome Back My Friends” as tech reunites ELP, retooled Asia ready

An actual ELP reunion is no longer possible following the premature passing of unmistakable singer/bassist/guitarist Greg Lake and keyboard virtuoso Keith Emerson, but thanks [More…]

“Grumpy Old” Rick Wakeman renews solo piano show stocked with Yes, sessions and surprises

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rick Wakeman is the frequent piano and keyboard wizard behind progressive rock titans Yes, but when he’s by himself, takes a more intimate [More…]

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alan Clark chats Dire Straits Legacy supergroup with sights on St. Charles

Never-ending airplay kept the music of Dire Straits alive long after its official break-up in 1995, but when the British rockers finally got inducted into the Rock and Roll [More…]

“Hold Your Head Up” in honor of Jim Rodford, bassist for Argent, The Kinks and The Zombies

In the wake of his recent passing, take a look back at one of bassist Jim Rodford’s last trips through town with The Zombies. He was also a co-founder of Argent (with [More…]