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James Taylor’s “Smiling Face,” The Isley Brothers and Juneteenth soul jams start stacked Summerfest

The gates to the iconic Summerfest grounds officially swung open from June 19-21, though it was only the beginning of Milwaukee’s annual mega festival that truly attracts a [More…]

“Walk On” with former Boston and Orion The Hunter singer Fran Cosmo, Voices at Arcada

When Boston was at a crossroads in the early 1990s after ruling rock and roll throughout the prior two decades, Fran Cosmo, who worked with various members in the offshoot [More…]

On an Eagles break, “Guitar Slinger” Vince Gill gives Chicago Theatre a country marathon

From his breakthrough in the Pure Prairie League, to annual Christmas concerts alongside wife/fellow artist Amy Grant and accompanying the Eagles since the passing of Glenn [More…]

Voices Of Rock Radio’s John Elefante about to “Play The Game Tonight,” take Arcada to Kansas

Getting an opportunity to see former Kansas front man John Elefante sing the group’s numerous anthems or ballads would easily be enough to fill any given night, but when [More…]

“O Sun O Moon,” veteran Canadian troubadour Bruce Cockburn enlightens Old Town

Artistry and activism have always gone hand in hand for Bruce Cockburn, who for 55 straight years, has retained a rarely rivaled streak of productivity, while articulately [More…]

North Shore Center marks The Smithereens’ 45 years, Gin Blossoms’ Robin Wilson stands in

In the 45 years since The Smithereens got started, guitarist Jim Babjak, drummer Dennis Diken, bassist Mike Mesaros and late front man Pat DiNizio cemented their reputation [More…]

The Yardbirds fly British blues, psychedelic rock and “Heart Full Of Soul” into Des Plaines Theatre

Masterful musicianship has always defined The Yardbirds, from the days when future guitar gods Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page honed were honing their chops throughout [More…]

House Of Blues was “Hanging By A Moment” over Lifehouse’s Jason Wade unplugged

Following a fairly steady streak from the early 2000s onward, alternative rockers Lifehouse went on hiatus at the turn of the 2020s, though at least there hasn’t been a [More…]

The Smithereens and guest singer John Cowsill set power pop sights on North Shore Center

No matter the timeframes or surrounding trends, The Smithereens have always stayed committed to straight up rock and roll, crossed with the best of the British Invasion and [More…]

Shakespeare Theater turns setbacks of British Invasion band The Kinks into a “Sunny Afternoon”

The likelihood of The Kinks reuniting is extremely low, especially considering co-founding brothers Ray and Dave Davies’ advancing ages or decades of disagreements, but [More…]