System of a Down with Avenged Sevenfold August 31, 2025 Soldier Field Chicago, IL Recap and photos by Edward Spinelli; additional photo by Clemente Ruiz After three sold-out shows at the historic lakefront venue (Oasis, My Chemical Romance, The Lumineers), System of a Down arrived at Soldier Field (with Avenged Sevenfold) for their penultimate debut […]| Illinois Entertainer
My Chemical Romance Soldier Field Chicago, IL August 28, 2025 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Is Classic Rock getting younger? Over the past week or so, the city has welcomed visits from rock radio staples such as Oasis and Nine Inch Nails. But unlike those Gen X-leaning acts, My Chemical Romance has not so […]| Illinois Entertainer
Photo Gallery: Volbeat with Halestorm at • Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre • Tinley Park| Illinois Entertainer
The Flaming Lips The Salt Shed Chicago, IL August 16th, 2025 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Mother Nature was determined to spoil the evening. The Flaming Lips said, “Hold my beer!” Severe storms rolled through Chicago’s near West Side this past Saturday night, threatening to shut down a sold-out show at The Salt Shed. […]| Illinois Entertainer
Photo Gallery: Billy Idol at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre • Tinley Park| Illinois Entertainer
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL July 31 Recap and photos by Curt Baran In its past few incarnations, Lollapalooza seemed to have lost its luster. Competition in the form of festival oversaturation cut into the supply of talent needed to distinguish one of the county’s marquee events from countless others. Well, for the 2025 version, […]| Illinois Entertainer
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 1 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Lolla’s second day in the park continued to treat attendees with what was arguably the best weather the festival has ever experienced. Highs in the upper 70s and not a raindrop in sight were the backdrop for a day filled with performances […]| Illinois Entertainer
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 1 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Lolla’s second day in the park continued to treat attendees with what was arguably the best weather the festival has ever experienced. Highs in the upper 70s and not a raindrop in sight were the backdrop for a day filled with performances […]| Illinois Entertainer
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 2 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Three days in, and fans were met with what felt like the most laid-back bookings of the long weekend. But still, there was plenty of variety to be in the park that included Landon Conrath, K-Popper’s Kickflip, Charlotte Lawrence, Boa, Ole 60, […]| Illinois Entertainer
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 2 Recap and photos by Curt Baran Three days in, and fans were met with what felt like the most laid-back bookings of the long weekend. But still, there was plenty of variety to be in the park that included Landon Conrath, K-Popper’s Kickflip, Charlotte Lawrence, Boa, Ole 60, […]| Illinois Entertainer
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 3 Recap and photos by Curt Baran The fourth and final day of Lollapalooza offered attendees a wealth of musical options, providing the perfect opportunity to empty the tank and leave it all in the park. It included performances from Landon Barker, The Criticals, Laila!, Flowerovlove, Willow Avalo, Katseye, […]| Illinois Entertainer
Lollapalooza Grant Park Chicago, IL August 3 Recap and photos by Curt Baran The fourth and final day of Lollapalooza offered attendees a wealth of musical options, providing the perfect opportunity to empty the tank and leave it all in the park. It included performances from Landon Barker, The Criticals, Laila!, Flowerovlove, Willow Avalo, Katseye, […]| Illinois Entertainer
Photo Gallery: Pierce The Veil with Sleeping With Sirens at Credit Union One Amphitheatre| Illinois Entertainer
Live Review and Photo Gallery: AC/DC with The Pretty Reckless at Soldier Field • Chicago| Illinois Entertainer
Photo Gallery: Amyl and the Sniffers in Chicago| Illinois Entertainer
Photo Gallery: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at The Salt Shed • Chicago| Illinois Entertainer
Photo Gallery: The Linda Lindas at Metro • Chicago| Illinois Entertainer
Photo Gallery: Ani DiFranco at Thalia Hall • Chicago| Illinois Entertainer
Live Review: Stereophonics at The Vic Theatre • Chicago| Illinois Entertainer
Comparatively, The Lone Bellow now seems like village elders. The New York trio has been at it for close to two decades and, unlike Morgan Wade, drives in a more traditional musical| Illinois Entertainer
Live Review: Cy Curnin • Belly Up Tavern • San Diego, CA| Illinois Entertainer
Her concerns about going it alone certainly seemed unfounded in the very welcoming confines of the Pilsen venue. Songs like “Change Shapes,” Crocodile Tears,” and “Something In The Air” didn’t stray too terribly far from the synth-fueled, disco-kissed pop that populated the releases from her other band. If anything, the new material takes a similar approach to songwriting and then distills itself to a purer, more minimalist finished product. As a performer, Mayberry still proved t...| Illinois Entertainer
Live Review: Sixpence None Sixpence None the Richer at City Winery • Chicago| Illinois Entertainer
Live Review & Photo Gallery: Iron Maiden at Allstate Arena • Rosemont| Illinois Entertainer
Photo Gallery: PJ Harvey • The Salt Shed • Chicago| Illinois Entertainer
Recap and Gallery: Jeff Lynne’s ELO at The United Center • Chicago| Illinois Entertainer
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Crowded House at Ravinia Festival • Highland Park| Illinois Entertainer
Photo Gallery: Def Leppard, Journey and Steve Miller Band at Wrigley Field • Chicago| Illinois Entertainer
Photo Gallery: Santana with Counting Crows • Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre • Tinley Park| Illinois Entertainer
Photo Gallery: The Damned at Concord Hall • Chicago + Bonus Live Review from The Gothic Theatre • Denver| Illinois Entertainer