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Tony record-breaker “Stereophonic” starts a slow burning Arcade Fire inside CIBC Theatre

The most Tony Award-nominated play in history thus far is the drama “Stereophonic,” which took home five of its 13 trophies to become the supreme victor at the 2024 [More…]

“The Mouse Parade” of Iceland indie rockers Of Monsters And Men enchants The Salt Shed

Ever since Of Monsters And Men exploded with the endlessly looping ear worm “Little Talks,” the Icelandic act achieved a global presence and is now a decade-and-a-half [More…]

“The Late Nights & Young Romance” of sombr reveal a near future superstar to a sold out Radius

The demand to see sombr on his debut headlining tour is so tremendous, many of the venues had to be considerably upgraded, and regardless of that happening, he could’ve [More…]

Riot Fest finale finds Inhaler “Open Wide,” Cobra Starship “Bring It” and Hanson “MMMBop”

The 20th anniversary of Riot Fest entered its closing stretch, bolstered by the momentum of a wonderfully wild start and stellar second day, with additional emphasis on [More…]

The Beach Boys featuring John Stamos and more: Riot Fest at Douglass Park

Click here, here and here for reviews of Riot Fest at Douglass Park. For upcoming Riot Fest announcements, visit RiotFest.org. [Show [More…]

Weezer turns “Blue,” The Beach Boys bring John Stamos to Riot Fest, plus All Time Low, James

The second helping of Riot Fest’s 20th anniversary celebration also brought a cross section of superstars and underground heroes to Douglass Park, which was once again [More…]

The Pogues reunite for Riot Fest 20, alongside “Weird Al,” Chicago’s own Alkaline Trio, Sparks

The gates to Douglass Park swung open for the return of Riot Fest, which would’ve been a grand enough occasion on its own, but is actually in the even more significant [More…]

Riot Fest turns 20 as Blink-182, Jack White, “Weird Al,” Green Day take over Douglass Park

In the 20 years since Riot Fest initially invaded Chicago, the globally-recognized musical celebration has thus far hosted practically every major marquee name, alongside [More…]

Indie/folk/blues rockers Mt. Joy “Hope We Have Fun” and succeed during United Center debut

Anyone who’s followed Mt. Joy since debuting nearly a decade ago probably isn’t all that surprised at its steady ascent, although those who haven’t been paying [More…]

“No Rain, No Flowers” for The Black Keys, Hunt. Bank Pavilion, plus Gary Clark Jr.’s grooves

Sometimes it takes a storm to come back swinging, and even if The Black Keys were overly ambitious planning a prior tour that ultimately got canceled amidst very public [More…]