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“Despacito” hitmaker Luis Fonsi blends romantic rhythms with a plea for Puerto Rico

With a career dating back nearly 20 years, Latin Grammy winner Luis Fonsi is no stranger to success, though it wasn’t until he dropped “Despacito” alongside Daddy [More…]

Clunky transitions, sound issues can’t hinder the heart of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Nas in “PowerNomics” opener

Opening nights can be a tricky lot and it doesn’t help when one of the artists marches to the beat of their own drum (and timetable). No, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Nas’ [More…]

A potent, no frills goodbye from Deep Purple follows a gothic extravaganza by Alice Cooper

Outside of ruling the rock side of the radio dial throughout the 1970s, Deep Purple and Alice Cooper don’t have a ton in common, but that didn’t stop their double bill [More…]

Trading stereotypes for substance, Logic redirects the course of hip-hop during landmark lakefront gig

Millions of eyes may have turned towards Logic for the first time when he dropped the suicide prevention anthem “1-800-273-8255” and the accompanying video with an [More…]

An epic, life-affirming Soldier Field return from Coldplay, the new biggest band in the land

“One day when I’m 100 years old, I want to say to my grandchildren that Chicago on August 17, 2017 was the best crowd we ever played for,” proclaimed Coldplay’s Chris [More…]

Founder Mick Jones and the current Foreigner mark four decades with “Hot Blooded” hits

With a new double disc entitled “40: Forty Hits From Forty Years” and a tour tackling that very topic, 2017 is shaping up to be another banner year for Foreigner. These [More…]

Easygoing, uplifting storytelling from James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt at Wrigley Field

Singer/songwriters don’t usually find themselves in stadiums, but given James Taylor’s status as one of the world’s finest and most appreciated at the craft, he managed [More…]

Chicago at 50 and The Doobie Brothers keep on rockin’ down the highway (and the lakefront)

The co-headlining tradition continued for Chicago and The Doobie Brothers at yet another sold out stop at Huntington Bank Pavilion At Northerly Island, though rather than the [More…]

Buckingham McVie make lively strides forward while revisiting Fleetwood Mac with fondness

Ever since Christine McVie returned to the Fleetwood Mac fold in 2013 following a 15-year absence, it’s sparked a revitalized attitude within the band on stage and in the [More…]

The long, strange trip continues on final summer stop for Dead & Company

The Grateful Dead may have officially “Fared Thee Well” at Soldier Field in 2015, but the long, strange trip continued almost two years to the date when its offshoot act [More…]