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Stevie Wonder has Fiserv Forum “Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart”

No matter one’s geography, background, personal beliefs or politics, music remains the link between literally any language, which in these unprecedented times of [More…]

“It’s Not Unusual”: Tom Jones’ “Ages & Stages” return to Ravinia another one to remember

For as much as Welsh singer Tom Jones in one of the last living links to the golden age of showbiz, he’s also just as downright timeless today, who even at 84-years-old, [More…]

“Get Here” interpreter, in-demand collaborator Oleta Adams bids jazzy goodbye to City Winery

Ever since she was discovered by “Shout” mega-stars Tears For Fears while singing at the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City circa the 1980s, Oleta Adams became one of [More…]

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Rialto goodbye focuses on “All The Good Times” in country and beyond

Since 1966, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has basically lived on the road, and though its technically not breaking up, the traveling portion is all about to end now that the [More…]

The legendary Crystal Gayle lets her lovely long hair down to talk classic country, Des Plaines date

Country music simply wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for Crystal Gayle, whose indelible mark on the genre includes becoming its first female artist to achieve platinum [More…]

The acoustic, introspective R&B of Grammy nominee Anthony David keeps City Winery warm

A decade into an accomplished career is an ideal point to look back at someone’s artistic accomplishments, which is exactly what Anthony David is doing throughout a series [More…]

Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular, Blackwood Quartet a starry North Shore salute to the “King”

The limelight surrounding Elvis Presley never really faded following his untimely passing in 1977, but it’s burning especially brightly as of late thanks to the blockbuster [More…]

Hard Rock Live boards Gladys Knight’s radiant “Midnight Train” in the midst of its 50th birthday

With or without the Pips, Gladys Knight has bravely boarded the “Midnight Train To Georgia” for exactly 50 years, and even at 79-years-old, she’s still right on track [More…]

“Ring Of Fire” heats up Drury Lane with the currency of Johnny Cash’s country and gospel legacy

Few country and gospel artists crossed over to all audiences to the degree of Johnny Cash, or rocked as hard in the process, while his authenticity behind the scenes also [More…]

Living “The Glamorous Life,” percussion queen Sheila E. & The E-Train funk up the City Winery

As an ace session musician for George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, and later, Gloria Estefan, Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez, Sheila E. [More…]