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An impeccable Eagles at 50 welcome United Center to the “Hotel California”

Out of all the classic Eagles albums, none is more universally beloved than “Hotel California,” so it was only fitting to find the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers performing [More…]

Legendary Jim Messina serves City Winery some Buffalo Springfield, Poco, lots of Loggins & Messina

Man of many bands, Jim Messina, would’ve already been considered a legend just for joining the tail end of Buffalo Springfield, but that was only the beginning for the [More…]

America makes acoustic “Magic” for the Genesee Theatre during belated but bountiful 50th birthday

Delays be damned, acoustic rockers America were going to properly celebrate its 50th anniversary, even if the clock has since crept towards the group’s 52nd year in the [More…]

On the way to Genesee via the “Ventura Highway,” Dewey Bunnell recounts a half-century of America

Better late than never when it comes to America finally getting to bring its “50th Anniversary” Tour to the Genesee Theatre, even if the acoustic pop group officially got [More…]

“American Standard” James Taylor is forever, plus he’s got a friend in Jackson Browne

The initial launch of James Taylor & His All-Star Band’s belated tour in support of 2020’s “American Standard” kicked off at Chicago’s United Center, just as [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…]

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…]

“Mother Of The Sun” shoots Jefferson Starship into the studio, live box set shaping up

Without even taking into consideration what came before or after, Jefferson Starship was a transformative act throughout 1970s and early ‘80s that blasted into outer space [More…]

In historic return, RiverEdge Park, REO Speedwagon, Head East unlock a summer of rock

RiverEdge Park isn’t the only place that played a part in saving Chicago-area rock & roll this summer, but the Aurora institution along the Fox River was by far the [More…]

“The Best Is Yet To Come” for “Total Eclipse Of The Heart,” “Footloose” heroine Bonnie Tyler

It only takes one note to identify the invincible voice of Bonnie Tyler, who’s precise equation of grit and grace has spanned more than five decades, leading many to [More…]