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Tears For Fears rules the world (or at least Indianapolis) in advance of first new album in a dozen years

The very first voice coming out of Tears For Fears’ speakers at the Murat Theatre At Old National Centre wasn’t Roland Orzabal or Curt Smith but rather Lorde, who [More…]

GoGo’s with Best Coast and Kaya Stewart: “Going Going Gone: The Farewell” Tour at Ravinia

Click here for a GoGo’s review from Ravinia. For additional information on the GoGo’s, visit GoGos.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Ravinia include John Fogerty (Aug. [More…]

GoGo’s say goodbye (supposedly), but at least they’ve still got the beat

Nowadays, bands comprised of all women are not uncommon, but as the ‘70s turned into the ‘80s, the GoGo’s were amongst the very first to write their own songs and play [More…]

Berlin takes City Winery’s breath away with rejuvenated energy and attitude

New wave sensation Berlin featuring Terri Nunn entertained a full house of die-hard fans at City Winery, playing mostly ‘80s classics that once ruled the pop culture [More…]

Barenaked Ladies: “Last Summer On Earth” Tour at Ravinia

Click here for a Barenaked Ladies, OMD and Howard Jones review from Ravinia. For additional information on Barenaked Ladies, visit BarenakedLadies.com. Upcoming concert [More…]

Ravinia launches with summer soundtrack from Barenaked Ladies, OMD and Howard Jones

Summer is officially here now that Ravinia Festival kicked off its pop/rock festivities Thursday night with a seasonally-fitting triple team between Barenaked Ladies, OMD and [More…]

Howard Jones: “Last Summer On Earth” Tour at Ravinia

Click here for a Barenaked Ladies, OMD and Howard Jones review from Ravinia. For additional information on Howard Jones, visit HowardJones.com. Upcoming concert highlights at [More…]

OMD: “Last Summer On Earth” Tour at Ravinia

Click here for a Barenaked Ladies, OMD and Howard Jones review from Ravinia. For additional information on OMD, visit OMD.UK.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Ravinia [More…]

The Motels: “Rock Of The Eighties” Tour at Arcada Theatre

For additional information on The Motels, visit TheMotels.com. For a list of upcoming shows at Arcada Theatre, visit ArcadaLive.com. [Not a valid [More…]

Joe Jackson sounds, looks sharp on first original album tour in seven years

From his earliest days as a punk rock and new wave pioneer on 1979’s debut “Look Sharp!” through full-fledged jazz explorations and classical sidesteps along the way, [More…]