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BoDeans bring North Shore Center four decades of “Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams & Good Things”

The not too distant Waukesha, Wisconsin was responsible for birthing the BoDeans, yet the entire Chicago area is a very close second home to the roots/heartland/alternative [More…]

Sparks fly, alternative anthems flow when Hard Rock Live lands arena and festival fillers The Killers

Generally speaking, whenever The Killers come to town, it’s to fill up a sports arena the size of the United Center or headline the even more enormous Lollapalooza, so [More…]

Heartland anthems amply abound in “One-Eyed Jack” John Mellencamp’s start to Chicago Theatre weekend

On any given evening, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp could easily fill an arena, but nothing beat the chance to catch him in the much closer environment of the [More…]

In historic return, RiverEdge Park, REO Speedwagon, Head East unlock a summer of rock

RiverEdge Park isn’t the only place that played a part in saving Chicago-area rock & roll this summer, but the Aurora institution along the Fox River was by far the [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…]

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…]

For start of sold out triple header, City Winery has a lot of faith in John Hiatt

As an artist, John Hiatt accumulated a moderate helping of hits, while cultivating a steady and dedicated audience since he debuted 45 years ago. However, he’s especially [More…]

Willie, Neil, Mellencamp, Matthews and the entire Farm Aid family support in song

In 1985, Farm Aid was founded by veteran artists Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp to assist the increasing agriculture crisis in America. Though its impact over [More…]

Willie Nelson: Farm Aid at Alpine Valley Music Theatre

For additional information on Willie Nelson and Farm Aid, visit WillieNelson.com and FarmAid.org. For a list of upcoming concerts at Alpine Valley Music Theatre, visit [More…]

Neil Young: Farm Aid at Alpine Valley Music Theatre

For additional information on Neil Young and Farm Aid, visit NeilYoungArchives.com and FarmAid.org. For a list of upcoming concerts at Alpine Valley Music Theatre, visit [More…]