Jangle Pop Archives - Chicago Concert Reviews

The Byrds’ Roger McGuinn flies towards North Shore Center for “Songs And Stories” homecoming

When The Byrds combined the British Invasion sounds of The Beatles and the folk stylings of Bob Dylan throughout the 1960s, it was downright revolutionary, though the legends [More…]

10,000 Maniacs’ “Revival” gives City Winery what “Everybody Wants” in start of triple sell out

The line-up of 10,000 Maniacs, whose always been anchored by keyboardist Dennis Drew, bassist Steve Gustafson, guitarist John Lombardo and drummer Jerry Augustyniak, has [More…]

Liar’s Club and the art of Evan Dando, Space and the albums residency of The Lemonheads

Breaking out of Boston during the late ‘80s and early ‘90s alternative music boom period, Chicago has played an integral role for The Lemonheads frontman Evan Dando, who [More…]

Barenaked Ladies, Semisonic, Del Amitri throw Northerly a super “Last Summer On Earth”

Few acts embody the spirit of this season more than Barenaked Ladies, so it was only appropriate for the pop/rock players from Canada to mount a Huntington Bank Pavilion At [More…]

Despite delays, Chicago Theatre’s jangle pop dreams of a generous Crowded House come true

“Dreamers Are Waiting” isn’t just the name of Crowded House’s latest long player and first in over a decade, but it’s probably what fans have felt since the [More…]

Alternative and indie rock groundbreaker Johnny Marr cranks up The Smiths, Electronic and solo

English guitar god Johnny Marr will be forever linked to his seminal co-songwriting role alongside Morrissey in The Smiths, but his extensive discography extends to [More…]

Johnny Marr (The Smiths, Electronic): “Comet” Tour at Vic Theatre

Click here for a review of Johnny Marr at the Vic Theatre. For additional information on Johnny Marr, visit JohnnyMarr.com. For a list of upcoming Jam Productions shows, [More…]

“The Dream Is Still Alive” for an “Impulsive” Wilson Phillips and friends The Rembrandts at Genesee

When the marquee of the beautifully restored Genesee Theatre switched to Wilson Phillips and The Rembrandts, it appeared to be a match made in 1990s heaven. And while both [More…]

Wilson Phillips: “Dedicated” Tour at Genesee Theatre

Click here for a Wilson Phillips review from the Genesee Theatre. For additional information on Wilson Phillips, visit Facebook.com/WilsonPhillipsMusic/. Upcoming concert [More…]

10,000 Maniacs: “Playing Favorites” Tour at City Winery

Click here for a 10,000 Maniacs review from City Winery. For additional information on 10,000 Maniacs, visit Maniacs.com. Upcoming concert highlights at City Winery include [More…]