The sounds and sights of the Chicago and suburban music scenes

Todd Kessler

New Music

Fresh tracks: Eddy and the Arsons, The Struggs, The Mizzerables, Ryan Pollock, The Almas and more

By Sound Check 3 weeks ago

Eddy and the Arsons Blacklist Regulars Twin Peaks The Almas Todd Kessler Aweful Kate Schell

Concerts

Concert highlights 6/28-7/3: D Liva, Lunchroom Rejects at Bourbon on Division; Werewolves at Hour 30; VP Punk Night and more

By Sound Check 3 months ago

Outlaw Music Fest with Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, Dawes, Old Crow Medicine

Concerts

Concert highlights 6/7-6/13: Bury Me in Lights EP release, Josh Groban at Ravinia, Todd Kessler’s showcase and more

By Sound Check 3 months ago

A.M.B. Fest: 5 p.m. Friday, June 7; and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 8

Galleries

Todd Kessler Presents: Songwriters in the Round with Pat McKillen, Michael Heidemann and Marshall Hjertstedt – Hey Nonny 5/14/19

By Neal Zeleznak 4 months ago

Columns

Sound check: Draft Week reunites for Subterranean show; The Lemonheads; Lea Salonga; Todd Kessler songwriter showcase

By Brian Shamie 4 months ago

Next Draft Southern DuPage County-born alternative quartet Draft Week is getting back in the game. After a

The who, what, when and where of the Chicago and suburban music scene. Chicago Sound Check is a collaborative look by Daily Herald local music writer Brian Shamie and concert photographers Neal Zeleznak and Denis Cheng into the world of up-and-coming musicians working hard to express themselves, entertain others and make their mark.