Grab a lawnchair: Suburban concert series tuning up for the summer
As summer pokes its head around the corner, suburban organizers are packing their calendars with
Concerts
Sound check: The Venue’s birthday week, Bollweevils release show
Hangin’ tough Calling all Blockheads! The New Kids on the Block are drawing fans for
Hot days, hot mics: Music festivals getting set to fill the summer with tunes
As the warm weather surges in, the urge to hang outside catching some tunes often
Sound check: Dave Specter, Amy Ray, Capital Soiree’s release, Disco Lemonade and more
Maifest in Long Grove Can’t wait until Oktoberfest? Don your lederhosen and toast the spring
‘Essential’ listening: The Bollweevils drop a new punk banger 14 years in the making
Dr. Daryl Wilson, Director of Emergency Medicine at Naperville’s Edward Hospital, doesn’t put much stock
Sound check: Lucky Boys, Dog and Everything reunite at Metro; plus Feist, Good Kid, Fundamental Kink, Dom Flemons, Charlie Otto and more
Showcasing the scene After a period of dormancy to focus on other projects, The Dog
Sound check: OK Cool’s new release; the Road to Homegrown; concert highlights
The Road to Homegrown Local Nation presents a chance for one of four local acts
A visit to the ‘Last Stop Motel’ highlights mental health in new Take the Reins video
The greatest gift Take the Reins gives listeners is the band’s ability to turn anything
Sound check: International Pop Overthrow sets the stage for more than 60 artists; plus not-to-miss shows
International Pop Overthrow Marking its 20th year in Chicago, International Pop Overthrow takes over the
New Philharmonic celebrates Sinatra, John Williams in ’23-’24 season
The New Philharmonic is bringing some swagger and sci-fi to the McAninch Arts Center for
Sound check: John Mellencamp at Chicago Theatre, Shawn Maxwell’s release
Mellencamp live Indiana’s native son John Mellencamp brings three nights of heartland rock to Chicago
Sound check: Fruit Bats homecoming, JORDY, Pete Jive and two nights of the blues
Muddy birthday bash Bluesman Mud Morganfield honors his late father with the “Muddy Waters 110th
Debut album ‘Motion and Picture’ from Chicago band MIIRRORS a reflection of the times
“Motion and Picture,” the newly released debut album from Chicago band MIIRRORS, first drifts onto the
Sound check: Josh Caterer Trio kicks off the weekend at The Venue
Rachael Sage at Uncommon Ground Six-time Independent Music Award winner and NYC-based alt-pop singer-songwriter Rachael
Friday Pilots Club, Sincere Engineer, Ax & the Hatchetmen join Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish on Lollapalooza lineup
Hometown pride is running high this year as Chicago and suburban bands Friday Pilots Club,
It’s only life after all: Indigo Girls talk Thursday’s show in Waukegan, upcoming documentary
As Emily Saliers and Amy Ray close in on 40 years pulling heartstrings musically as
Bon Iver, The Smile, Big Thief headline Pitchfork fest’s lineup
Pitchfork Music Festival is back with its three-day celebration of indie, rock and hip-hop, as
Movie legend John Williams returns for the ‘scary honor’ of conducting the CSO
Movie maestro John Williams will conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Friday, March 24, in a
Boyz II Men, Charlie Puth, Straight No Chaser to debut in Ravinia’s 2023 season
Ravinia Festival in Highland Park announced its 2023 lineup Thursday morning in a sure sign
Sound check: Lucky Boys Confusion hosts MS benefit concert; Adela’s release show; Jacks and Atoms at Subt
Fighting MS Stubhy Pandav and his Lucky Boys Confusion cohorts take the stage for a