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WEBPulp Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL September 8th, 2024 Recap and photos by Curt Baran They gained success during the Brit Pop era with Blur, The Charlatans, Oasis, and dozens of others. By the mid-90s, they had carved out an expansive international audience, spurred by a reputation as an explosive live act.
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WEB2 days ago · Fontaines D.C. The Salt Shed. Chicago, IL October 9, 2024. Recap and photos by Curt Baran. Over the course of nearly a decade, Dublin, Ireland’s Fontaines D.C., has cultivated an audience that is one performance at a time. Their take on Post-Punk across four albums has ensnared them a larger audience upon each subsequent release.
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WEBStage Buzz: A Day To Remember, The Pretenders, Vampire Weekend. A Day to Remember is still embracing change and shaking things up 21 years into their longstanding career. Their latest album, You’re Welcome, marked significant sonic trading in their metalcore roots for a pop-rock, post-hardcore sound.
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WEBSep 30, 2024 · PJ Harvey The Salt Shed Chicago, IL September 30, 2024 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Throughout her extraordinary career, Polly Jean Harvey has excelled at shape-shifting. It’s an extraordinary talent that has kept her audience guessing since her debut back in the early 90’s. What has never been in question is her galvanized status ...
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WEBSep 18, 2024 · Heavy progressive rock legends Dream Theater are returning to the Chicago Theatre on March 8, 2025, on their 40th Anniversary Tour. Legendary drummer Mike Portnoy is back in the fold, joined by (vocalist) James LaBrie, (bassist) John Myung, (guitarist) John Petrucci, plus (keyboardist) Jordan …
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WEBSep 18, 2024 · Cage The Elephant Young The Giant Credit Union 1 Arena Chicago, IL Thursday, August 15, 2024 Photos and Live Review by Jeff Elbel Cage the Elephant singer Matt Shultz is breaking new ground on the band’s tour, supporting its Neon Pill album. In the early 2000s, Peter Gabriel visited the former Tweeter Center in Tinley Park […]
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WEBSep 30, 2024 · Green Day and friends Wrigley Field Chicago, IL Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos coming soon by Curt Baran. Rock fans in Chicago have had a busy summer, with Lollapalooza, Pitchfork, and stands by the Rolling Stones and Metallica as a few recent examples. Tuesday’s concert at ...
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WEBThe Killers/Johnny Marr. Wednesday, Sept 21. United Center. Chicago, IL. Review by Andy Argyrakis and photos by Chris Phelps. For nearly two decades, The Killers have consistently crafted dependable hits with one foot moving feverishly on the dance floor and the other planted firmly in the heartland.
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WEBMay 16, 2023 · Hozier. Metro. Chicago, IL. May 16, 2023. By Aubrey Vernon. Irish singer/songwriter Hozier’s “pop-up show” at Metro was, as expected, a uniquely intimate moment for lucky fans who were able to score tickets at the iconic 1100-seat venue. 2023 promises to be a good year for Andrew Hozier-Byrne, who just announced his third album (with an August 18th drop date), Unreal Unearth, which ...
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WEBOct 31, 2021 · Stage Buzz: Livestream Buzz October 13-17 • Lewis Del Mar, KRS-One vs. Big Daddy Kane, Phish, Jason Darulo. Preservation Hall Jazz Band performs from the legendary Tipitina’s in New Orleans on Wednesday, October 13 at 8 PM. Find tickets here. Pandora LIVE and SiriusXM presents “El Pulso con, with J …