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A semi-retiring Aretha Franklin is nothing short of regal at Ravinia

Long before an announcer introduced Aretha Franklin as an 18-time Grammy Award winner, the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and someone who sits atop [More…]

A Ravinia train ride with a glorious Gladys Knight, then Bolton favors remakes over originals

They may have come from different eras with varying styles of delivery, but the curious pairing of Michael Bolton and Gladys Knight at the always alluring Ravinia was linked [More…]

A “New Attitude” on jazz standards and Patti LaBelle’s own gems sparkle at The Venue

Hardly a season goes by when Patti LaBelle isn’t on the road, but having just dropped her first album in a decade, “Bel Hommage,” made the soul singer’s latest, [More…]

Indie rock anthems from Arcade Fire and it’s all about the ladies on last day of Lollapalooza

Prior to winding down Lollapalooza on Sunday, the jury may have still been out on the Arcade Fire’s decision to dabble with electronic pop, dance and occasionally all out [More…]

Chance The Rapper heads home, Live reunites amongst Saturday’s monumental Lollapalooza moments

Over the years, Lollapalooza has hosted its fair share of acts that could fill the entire Grant Park field, but when Chance The Rapper headed home to take the top spot on [More…]

The Killers come back, Little Dragon and Phantogram entrance for round two of Lollapalooza

With five years between projects and four since mounting a major tour, The Killers finally came out of hibernation on Friday at Lollapalooza. Armed with a field-filling light [More…]

Muse mesmerizes until rain, Liam Gallagher leaves, but day one of Lollapalooza belongs to Jon Bellion

The full-fledged “Drones” World Tour may have technically come to its conclusion, but Muse lovers were in luck (at least for a little while) with the announcement of [More…]

Advice for picking between Muse, Lorde, Chance The Rapper and all the top slots at Lollapalooza 2017

When last year’s 25th anniversary of Lollapalooza expanded to four days and sold out within practically a finger snap, it was a no-brainer to continue that tradition for [More…]

United Center becomes non-stop “Boogie Wonderland” thanks to Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic

Whoever’s idea it was to pair Earth, Wind & Fire with Chic featuring Nile Rodgers on “2054 The Tour” should’ve thought of the combination a lot sooner because [More…]

Diana Ross reigns supreme throughout diva-riffic “In The Name Of Love” revue at The Venue

On the very short list of artists who are legends, divas and sheer superstars all rolled into one total package, Diana Ross is easily one of the most enduring and adored from [More…]