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Caribbean king Billy Ocean joyful, magnetic on most extensive American outing in 20 years

Few artists of the 1980s burned as brightly as Billy Ocean, but no sooner than he dominated the charts with a stream of ballads and dance floor fillers, he stepped away from [More…]

Stokley, LeToya Luckett and more: Narski Music’s “Benefit Jam” at GSU Center For Performing Arts

For additional information on Stokley, LeToya Luckett and Narski Music, visit iStokley.com, LeToyaOnline.com and NarskiMusic.com. “Benefit Jam” recipients include the [More…]

A silky Smokey Robinson invokes a “Quiet Storm” of Motown remembrances at Ravinia

About halfway into Smokey Robinson’s performance on an idyllic end of summer evening at Ravinia (where he last appeared in 1989), the enduring entertainer recalled the era [More…]

Clunky transitions, sound issues can’t hinder the heart of Ms. Lauryn Hill, Nas in “PowerNomics” opener

Opening nights can be a tricky lot and it doesn’t help when one of the artists marches to the beat of their own drum (and timetable). No, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Nas’ [More…]

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…]

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…]

Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell and more: Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park

For additional information on Summerfest, Sheryl Crow and Jason Isbell, visit Summerfest.com, SherylCrow.com and JasonIsbell.com. [Show [More…]