John Legend, Marie Osmond, Counting Crows added to Ravinia 2021 season
Ravinia Festival in Highland Park announced the addition of 10 new shows (and a few alterations to the already announced schedule) for its summer 2021 season.
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Sound check: Billy Strings takes the stage at Wintrust Field
Bluegrass star Billy Strings plays Schaumburg’s Wintrust Field, Fletcher Rockwell heads to BrauerHouse and Norah Jones livestreams her latest album.
Schaumburg’s ALIGN puts his feelings on display in hypnotic new electronic EP
Northwest suburban native James Fisher channels the calming energy of his live performances in the new EP, “Vista.”
Sound check: Moore’s listening party; the Morellos on Dave Grohl’s series
Elgin hip-hop artist Andrew Moore hosts a listening party/dinner; Dave Grohl features Tom Morello and his mom; Jeff Tweedy plays a drive-in show; Bitter Jester and Punk the Burbs are looking for submissions.
Lucas Bennett meshes classical, jazz, pop influences in two new Of Thought and Feeling releases
Recent North Central College grad Lucas Bennett used his musical composition studies to layer many different genres in his project’s two new releases.
REO Speedwagon launches RiverEdge season in Aurora July 1
Classic rock band REO Speedwagon heads to Aurora’s RiverEdge Park to kick off the 2021 summer concert season.
Sound check: Rosemont’s Rockin’ concert series returns; Homegrown battle of the bands
The “Rockin’ in the Park” summer concert series at Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park kicks off this weekend; Homegrown Arts & Music Festival’s battle of the bands is Friday at BaseCamp; fest updates and more.
St. Charles’ POZZI puts positivity into pop-punk with solo EP ‘I Can’t Sleep’
“When I sing I want them to feel something.” POZZI aims to write music people can connect with in his new EP.
Lucky Boys Confusion celebrating 20 years of ‘Throwing the Game’ with livestream, documentary
20 years after the release of their Elektra debut, DuPage-born Lucky Boys Confusion looks back on the times, the tours and their songs from the era.
Lollapalooza tickets on sale for Foo Fighters, Tyler, the Creator, Megan Thee Stallion
Organizers announced the lineup for this summer’s Lollapalooza in Grant Park; four-day tickets went on sale Wednesday.
Sound check: Drive-up for Local H, The Mummies in Schaumburg
Chicago’s Local H and The Mummies reunion tour warm up the Live from the Lot stage in Schaumburg; Underbelly Hours hosts local showcase in Wheaton; “Situation Chicago 2” benefit compilation released Friday.
The King of Mars maps out support with new single ‘Junkie Road’
The pandemic has exacerbated substance abuse and mental health issues for some people, and West Dundee’s John Bruner talks about how The King of Mars is trying to help with the new single “Junkie Road.”
Riot Fest adds Nine Inch Nails to headliners; three-day passes sold out
Riot Fest organizers announced Nine Inch Nails will be headlining the fest as three-day passes fly out of the box office.
Kevin Pollack takes us on a personal ride at Raue Center
Glenview actor/musician Kevin Pollack shares the music that inspired him throughout his career with a cabaret performance at the Raue Center and livestreaming Saturday.
Sound check: Jukebox the Ghost revisits ‘Everything’
Jukebox the Ghost plays through its second album; families are invited to enjoy music with Little Jams; Bach Week Festival hits devices; and some major tours are coming back to the area.
Premiere: Ben Astrachan tells of his personal journey with solo release
Ben Astrachan of Berta Bigtoe finds structure in musical chaos and meaning to his explorations with his new solo release.
Gladys Knight, Willie Nelson, Train: Ravinia announces summer lineup, COVID-19 protocols
Ravinia Festival in Highland Park announced the lineup for its 85th season Thursday with a strong mix of classical, jazz, pop, rock and all the favorites.
Sound check: Get your mouth watering for Windy City Smokeout
Chicago’s weekend festival of country music and barbecue is back on; RocHaus fires up the stage lights for a show this weekend; and more.
Kevin Farris looks ahead optimistically with new single, upcoming show
Mount Prospect singer-songwriter Kevin Farris reflects on the past while looking excitedly to the future with his new single “Love You Up” and a show at West Dundee’s RocHaus.
Stellar West goes experimental with ‘Immortal Wombat’ mixtape
DuPage punk band Stellar West explores novel genres with a re-imagining of a recent album release.