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Pink Martini-All Stars spread jazzy meets classical “Joy To The World” and Auditorium

A little over three decades ago, pianist Thomas M. Lauderdale had a vision to bring together a stable of virtuoso vocalists and musicians to create a sophisticated cocktail [More…]

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…]

Park West joins the “Christmas Caravan” of jazz, swing revivalists Squirrel Nut Zippers

At the start of the 1990s, there weren’t too many bands committed to reviving early American jazz, swing, Dixieland, klezmer and vaudeville, let alone now, but that’s [More…]

Genesee goes “Home For The Holidays” with Peabo Bryson, Sheena Easton, Studdard and Serov

Yuletide season is in full swing at the festively decorated Genesee Theatre and the “Home For The Holidays” Tour was certainly a standout in the starting stretch, thanks [More…]

Legendary Darlene Love delivers Christmas, hits of the 1960s and gospel gems to Arcada Theatre

She’s known for singing lead or background on an abundance of Phil Spector-produced singles, yet it was her classic contributions to the “A Christmas Gift For You From [More…]

Arcada anticipates the gift of iconic artist and actress Darlene Love’s “Love For The Holidays”

There are many reasons why Darlene Love is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, from her session work with super producer Phil Spector’s stable of superstars, to singing lead [More…]

Boz Scaggs’ “Rhythm Revue” results in a jazzy, bluesy Auditorium Theatre “Detour”

The legend of Boz Scaggs has more than spoken for itself since the 1960s, from getting a start in the Steve Miller Band, to becoming a solo superstar and practically putting [More…]

Rivers Casino relishes 40th anniversary of Howard Jones’ “Dream,” Haircut 100 in America

Between the 40th anniversary of Howard Jones’ breakthrough album, “Dream Into Action,” and the fact that Haircut 100 hasn’t been to the Chicago area in at least as [More…]

“Love Plus One” when London’s Haircut 100 joins Howard Jones in rare Rivers Casino return

The initial incarnation of England’s Haircut 100 was relatively short but extremely impactful, thanks primarily to the landmark “Pelican West” project that brought [More…]

Ravinia clears “Room On The Porch” for the rootsy combination of treasures Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’

On their own, Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ are already nothing short of true American treasures, but turn them into collaborators in the studio or on stage, and they are indeed [More…]