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Acoustic guitar great and Phish’s Mike Gordon collaborator Leo Kottke defies age at Space

Six decades ago, Leo Kottke unveiled a revolutionary approach to the acoustic guitar, preferring folky, bluesy and roots rock instrumentals, usually characterized by [More…]

A “Better Broken” Sarah McLachlan builds a glorious mystery for the Auditorium Theatre

Throughout the process of revisiting the classic “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy” collection in honor of its 30th anniversary and putting together the landmark “Lilith Fair: [More…]

Seals & Crofts 2 bring a “Summer Breeze” to American Place Casino, turn on The Lighthouse

There’s a new game in town, or rather, an exciting place to play them thanks to the American Place Casino, which is semi-officially up and running in its temporary [More…]

Old Town School has “No Regrets” over “Gardens Old, Flowers New” troubadour Tom Rush

One of the earliest folk revival architects in the 1960s was also a significant force behind the folk-rock movement of the ‘70s, later contributing to the genre’s [More…]

“O Sun O Moon,” veteran Canadian troubadour Bruce Cockburn enlightens Old Town

Artistry and activism have always gone hand in hand for Bruce Cockburn, who for 55 straight years, has retained a rarely rivaled streak of productivity, while articulately [More…]

Now Drury Lane “Got A Friend” and “Feel The Earth Move” in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”

No matter how often “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” makes the touring or regional rounds through the Chicago area, it’s a perennial favorite that’s just as fresh [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…]

“Sweet Caroline”: Neil Diamond’s musical gems soar as “A Beautiful Noise” permeates Cadillac Palace

The outstanding musical catalog of singer/songwriter Neil Diamond has been beloved by fans throughout his five decades-long career. Currently, many of his chart-topping gems [More…]

“American Idol” Nick Fradiani about to make “A Beautiful Noise” in the key of Neil Diamond

Superstar Neil Diamond’s music has been a favorite of actor/singer Nick Fradiani since he was a child. “I enjoyed his music. My dad was a big Neil Diamond fan,” [More…]

Double Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash keeps fighting for freedom in Cahn Auditorium closer

The 60th anniversary of Graham Nash’s vast body of work was received so warmly, it got extended as “More Evenings Of Stories & Songs,” which made its way from the [More…]