Video premiere: Todd Kessler’s new song a dose of hope in trying times
Deerfield’s Todd Kessler finds hope in connecting with others through the new single and video he created with fellow musician Kevin Andrew Prchal.
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The Giving Moon hones new maturity with fresh full-length album ‘Bloom’
With the new release “Bloom,” West suburban alternative rock band The Giving Moon pushes the limits of its sound.
Primal Moon’s new EP ‘Prone To Wander’ tells a tale of straying, redemption
Primal Moon’s new hard rock EP explores the deviation from center in one’s life and finding the way back.
When the venue lights went out: Covering local music during a pandemic
When live performances make up a bulk of your entertainment coverage and then a pandemic strikes, you learn to pivot.
Lawrence Arms, Jingle Ball 2020, Barenaked Ladies and more bring the musical jolly to your holidays
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas as artists bring their musical acts streaming to you this year.
Chicago jazz icon Ramsey Lewis celebrates the holiday season virtually
Chicago jazz icon Ramsey Lewis plays selections from his hit 1961 album “Sound of Christmas” along with other holiday favorites Saturday, Nov. 28, as part of his monthly virtual salon.
Premiere: Mitchell Jay’s ‘I Don’t Know’ leans into healing, catharsis
With his new solo single, “I Don’t Know,” Mitchell Jay hopes to stir more conversation and understanding about LGBTQ issues.
Validity aims to mend political rifts with ‘Indivisible’ project
Wesley McKinney made a gutsy move this year: loosely tying a new concept album to the roiling and contentious world of politics.
Batavia High School grad competes in national collegiate a cappella championship
While an “American Idol” or “The Voice” appearance would be great to Vinnie Cesarone of Batavia, pushing his a cappella group Prismatics to advance in a national performing arts championship is far more pressing to the Belmont University junior.
Premiere: Baertrum moves beyond a redo with new single, ‘Reset’
In Baertrum’s new single “Reset,” Eric McCloskey explores life outside of the negative cycles we build for ourselves.
Premiere: Run! Halloween’s coming with Space Mafia’s new ‘Horror Movie’
Run, baby, run! Space Mafia’s new single channels a “Horror Movie,” but you can dance to it.
Kevin Pollack takes fans on a ‘Holiday’ with new video
The weather’s cooling off, but Kevin Pollack has a lakefront party invitation just for you.
Halloween weekend concerts from your car or couch
Halloween is going to look a little different this year because of restrictions on bars and music venues in the Chicago suburbs. But here are a few shows you can catch to bring some entertainment to your witchy weekend.
CSO soloist chosen to help meld children’s book with soothing music
Cellist Karen Basrak joined the team making “My Magic Breath,” a project fusing classical music and animation to teach kids about mindful breathing, widely available for children during the pandemic.
Premiere: Stewart Arp goes pensive with his solo love song, ‘Evergreen’
Stewart Arp takes a more personal step forward with the beautiful solo single, “Evergreen.”
Premiere: Crystal Lake’s Ian Sugrue looks to his past with Eastern Leaves debut
Sometimes moving forward means letting go of the past. But sometimes, embracing where one has
Sound check: Kevin Farris takes fans ‘Higher’ with new single release
Singer-songwriter Kevin Farris explores melancholy disconnection with a new single; celebrate the late Tom Petty’s birthday with a virtual music festival; School of Rock outdoor fundraiser show tonight at FitzGerald’s.
Blues harmonica virtuoso Corky Siegel helps Chamber Music on the Fox kick off seventh season
In a year when people have been in Zoom work meetings, Zoom happy hours and
Sound check: Phillip-Michael Scales’ new single addresses the personal impact of racism
“There’s something that just feels off that you can’t put your finger on.” Dive-bar soul singer Phillip-Michael Scales addresses a lifetime of subtle jabs that can cut more deeply than overt racism in his new single, “Tell Me How I Sound Again.”
After first success, Barrington bringing Libido Funk Circus for a drive-in concert
Barrington’s first drive-in concert was so successful that another one will take place later this month, with more hoped for next year, village officials said.