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Even with R&B star Brian McKnight’s “Exodus” from albums, City Winery unlocks live possibilities

When singer/songwriter Brian McKnight released the soulful “Exodus” in 2020, it was said to be his last original studio album ever, though thankfully, he hasn’t ruled [More…]

H.E.R.: “Back Of My Mind” Tour at Aragon Ballroom

Click here for a review of H.E.R. at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom. For additional information on H.E.R., visit HER-Official.com. Upcoming concert highlights at the Byline [More…]

Substance-filled songwriting, soul and authenticity make H.E.R. the leading lady of R&B

In the “era of the anti-star,” singer/songwriter/guitarist/piano player H.E.R. (Having Everything Revealed) is making enormous impact thanks to a treasure chest of actual [More…]

“Let’s Hear It For…” the silky soul, gospel and soundtrack soprano Deniece Williams

Landing the irresistible pop ditty “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” atop the charts and on a mega soundtrack, which tied “Grease” and “Titanic” with more than eight [More…]

R&B/pop/hip-hop game changers TLC “CrazySexyCool” at Hollywood Casino Amp

As the best-selling American girl group of all-time, TLC’s entire body of work is essential listening, but if there was ever an album to define Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, [More…]

Symphony Center Jazz Series springs back with 70th anniversary of Herbie Hancock’s debut

The special occasions were so plentiful it was easy to loose count, but the fact the Symphony Center’s acclaimed Jazz Series finally reopened after a painstaking 19 months [More…]

The Doobie Brothers: “50th Anniversary” Tour at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

For additional information on The Doobie Brothers, TheDoobieBrothers.com. Upcoming concert highlights at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre include Kiss (Sept. 4); Megadeth and [More…]

“The Empress Of Soul” Gladys Knight bestows Ravinia with an immaculate overview

From the earliest days of Motown, Gladys Knight & The Pips were cranking out the classics, and even after stepping beyond the group for “That’s What Friends Are [More…]

Reggae-leaning Jason Mraz oozes optimistic vibes with stunning skyline as the backdrop

Singer/songwriter Jason Mraz steadily grew up from a simple guy with a guitar at the top of the 2000s to an avid explorer of R&B, blue-eyed soul, folk and country. [More…]

Foo Fighters’ “Medicine,” Brockhampton’s possible farewell close a fantastic Lollapalooza

As far as the 30th anniversary aspect of Lollapalooza goes, no band better fits the bill than the Foo Fighters, who besides appearing at several of these extravaganzas [More…]