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Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Al Pitrelli ponders gargantuan winter trek, passing of Paul O’Neill

The annual touring tradition known as Trans-Siberian Orchestra is raring to revisit the Allstate Arena for two shows on December 28 and deliver its latest, super-sized [More…]

American farewell from John McLaughlin, plus a “Meeting Of The Spirits” with Jimmy Herring

When John McLaughlin announced he was retiring from touring in America, it was enough to send fans scrambling for tickets, but once it was announced he, co-headliner Jimmy [More…]

With masterful musicianship, Dream Theater stretches out well beyond “Images And Words”

During a brief pause from an unbelievably generous helping of Dream Theater material at the Chicago Theatre, vocalist James LaBrie began to tell a story about the progressive [More…]

Progtoberfest pleases with Jethro Tull, Weather Report, Genesis, Zappa alums, plus newcomers, tributes

The third edition of Progtoberfest more than lived up to its title with over three dozen progressive rock bands alternating slots all weekend on each side of Reggies Chicago. [More…]

Wishbone Ash amplifies and unplugs on “Tough & Tender” Tour, ambitious box set on the way

When it comes to stacking two sets of melodic lead guitars, British rockers Wishbone Ash were amongst the first to perfect the powerhouse combination. And for nearly 50 [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…]

The progression of Yes and Carl Palmer’s take on ELP converge for first-ever traveling Yestival

Fresh off an extremely belated induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a few years of performing specific albums in their entirety, Yes switched up its touring [More…]

With Yestival on its way to Grand Victoria Casino, Geoff Downes discusses Yes, Asia, loss and legacy

The perpetual wait for Yes to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s hallowed halls is finally over thanks to an induction earlier this year alongside the equally delayed [More…]

Enchanting visuals illustrate The Moody Blues’ symphonic masterpiece at Ravinia

From its earliest days as R&B interpreters to seasons of symphonic rock, psychedelia, prog and straight up pop, The Moody Blues never nestled in a specific musical [More…]

Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Moody Blues and more: Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park

For additional information on Summerfest, Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Moody Blues, visit Summerfest.com, RedHotChiliPeppers.com and MoodyBluesToday.com. [Show [More…]

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