Sound check: Drive-in country concert, livestreams to watch
Catch some big-name favorites on big and small screens this weekend as Garth Brooks, Richard Marx, Ike Reilly and Better Than Ezra prepare to entertain.
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Drive up and dance: Carpool Concert Series comes to Boomers Stadium
Duff Entertainment presents a weekend of Carpool Concerts drive-up performances in the parking lot at Schaumburg’s Boomers Stadium.
Fresh tracks: Artillery & Storm, Lindsey Joy Ward, Bentley Dean, Daniel Izaaks, Hollyy and more
Settle in and enjoy some new music and videos fresh from the Chicago-area scene
Take the Reins closes out Sound Check livestream series with a punk porch party
Some of us have taken the coronavirus quarantine as a time to do some metaphorical
Premiere: Busy Bodies’ new ‘Dog’ EP plays with indie-rock genre
Indie rock is the name of the game for Chicago’s young Busy Bodies. But with
Video: Sound Check Presents … Til Morning
If you missed our livestream concert with brothers Devin and Patrick Parker of Til Morning, catch the video here.
Sound check: BrauerHouse puts VYSE, David Paige and Stephanie Fravel on stage
Patio stages are becoming the norm in the suburbs as we solidify our place on the reopening timeline
Riot Fest postponed until 2021; My Chemical Romance still on board
The good news is My Chemical Romance still plans to headline Riot Fest. But the bad news is it’ll be in 2021.
Alex Bracy’s new single ‘Rain’ a dynamic ride into his solo project
Guitar lessons didn’t exactly click with Alex Bracy when he was first starting out, but his new single shows exactly why it’s good he stuck with it.
Concerts from your couch: Blues & Roots Weekend, Back to the Basement virtual ’80s fest
Looking for livestream concerts? Here are some great ones for your weekend.
Fresh tracks: Da$Htone, Wolf Rd, Ego Mechanics, Black Moon Book and more
Settle in and enjoy some new music and videos fresh from the Chicago-area scene
Til Morning’s Parker brothers join our livestream series Thursday
Brothers Devin and Patrick Parker join our livestreaming concert/interview event Thursday night
Sound check: Lollapalooza shuts down, but patios open up
Some of the summer’s big music festivals have officially been called off, but suburban patios are open for live performances.
Video: Sound Check Presents … ZORILA
If you missed our livestream concert with alternative rock band ZORILA, catch the video here
Fresh tracks: Dog Spelled Backwards, Gazebo Effect, OK Cool and more
Settle in and enjoy some new music fresh from the Chicago-area scene
Premiere: Jake Stopar explores new ground with ‘Honey’ single
Jake Stopar is a master of new and varied experiences, which shows with today’s release of his new solo single
Sound check: Paul Cebar on the road, Ron Onesti on the screen
FitzGerald’s continues its weekly concert series; Ron Onesti presents two livestream performances; Side Street’s weekly BOTB
Alt-rock ZORILA plays our first full-band livestream Friday
The guys in ZORILA have been focusing on reconnecting during quarantine. See them tonight on Instagram Live.
Premiere: Jonfin’s Jon Wilson rides out quarantine with fun new Save the Rhinos EP
During the last two months, Jon Wilson has worn out a cushion on his couch working on his new solo project, Save the Rhinos
Premiere: August Hotel is going places with new ‘Stations’ EP
August Hotel’s new four-song “Stations” EP is a real step forward for the band