Love stories: Diva-in-residence Lynne Jordan brings songs, tales to the Raue Center
Chicago diva Lynne Jordan’s jazzy blues vocals will pair well with her powerful storytelling during her performance Saturday at the Raue Center in Crystal Lake.
Concerts
OK Cool’s new singles, video are a fitting reflection of time gone askew
Two recent releases showcase the duo dabbling in its grungy, gritty, dreamy pop influences.
Jacks and Atoms reflects on its path with the new single ‘In My Head’
Northwest suburban indie alt-rock band Jacks and Atoms comes to terms with when “your reality is nowhere near where you expected yourself to be” in the new single “In My Head.”
Sound check: Nelly, Tiffany, Everclear and Tomorrow Never Knows this week
Rapper Nelly, pop star Tiffany and alt-rockers Everclear hit the suburbs; Tedeschi Trucks Band starts a four-night residency in Chicago; the Tomorrow Never Knows fest returns to heat up the city and more.
Sound check: Sam Alex hosts Camp Broadcast benefit show
Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre brings the “Aqualung” album’s 50-year anniversary tour to the Arcada Theater in St. Charles; Miles Over Mountains and Chanson Du Chat play The Venue in Aurora; and broadcaster Sam Alex hosts a fundraiser concert at Pinstripes in South Barrington.
Sound check: After two years, Space Mafia is back
Space Mafia ramps up for its first concert in nearly two years; Ron Onesti celebrates Jimmy Page’s birthday with two shows; Ralph Covert heads to Aurora’s The Venue; and more.
New Year’s concerts: Say ‘so long’ to 2021 with some musical accompaniment
As we celebrate this weekend’s holidays, the new year lies in wait just around the
Hey Nonny hitting pause on bistro after New Year’s, postponing shows through Jan. 27
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But it’s also a time to be
Ike Reilly reschedules release show, food drive
Libertyville’s Ike Reilly was prepared to lend a helping hand during the holidays, but the
Saturday’s Lincoln Hall show, new release are an escapist haven for I Fight Dragons, fans
Chicago chiptune rock band I Fight Dragons issues an epic fantasty quest to fans: Come see them play a release show at Lincoln Hall this weekend.
Sound check: RocHaus hosts Chicago-area showcase; Pop-Punk X-mas at Subterranean
This weekend sees lots of Chicago and suburban talent hitting area venues — including Broken Robots in West Dundee, The Darling Suns in Yorkville and a Pop-Punk X-mas at Subterranean to name a few; plus, how to win free concert tickets.
Indie rockers Midcentury Llama carve out a niche on Chicago’s music scene
Growing up on the North Shore, the members of the Chicago indie band, Midcentury Llama, spread out to other cities until all four of them returned to Chicago’s North Side in 2019.
Sound check: Get your holiday fix this weekend
Pentatonix, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Mannheim Steamroller roll into town for shows this week; Santa visits the 56 Yule Fix Saturday; and Boy Band Review brings the hits back to Nellie’s.
Schaumburg native’s ‘Luminare’ puts holiday music in a high-energy rock show
Schaumburg native John Blasucci comes back to town this weekend with his new creation — “Luminare” — an arena-style holiday concert he’s putting on stage at the Des Plaines Theatre.
Interview: Zooey Deschanel, M. Ward bring indie-folk festivity to She & Him ‘Christmas Party’
“When you’re singing about Santa Claus, it’s hard to be sad,” says actress Zooey Deschanel, as she and Matt Ward bring holiday favorites to the Chicago Theatre Tuesday.
Northbrook’s Ben Tatar performing drive-up concert to close out Hanukkah celebrations
The name of his band, Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots, reveals his focus — songs about food, meant for children of all ages.
Sound check: Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, AJR hit Allstate Arena with Jingle Ball
Jingle Ball pop West Coast rapper Doja Cat headlines 103.5 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball with
Dan Asio strives for growth through his ‘Still Jaded’ EP
On the Underbelly Hours podcast with Adela Skowronski, Dan Dick is in the habit of
Sound check: RubyGld Smoke plays Underbelly spotlight; Black Friday’s Local Nation showcase
Underground spotlight series Underbelly Hours podcast hosts Adela Skowronski and Dan Dick take to the
Sarah Brightman, The Lawrence Arms, Chris Isaak and a holiday season full of musical cheer
The season is shining a little brighter this year as the warm glow of stage lights illuminate the musical artists celebrating the holidays at Chicago and suburban venues again after last year’s shutdowns.