Chicago shows Alkaline Trio how they’re hometown heroes

The Aragon Ballroom in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood was engulfed with energy on March 16th as hometown legends Alkaline Trio took the stage for a night that can only be described as, in a word, electric. The Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs Tour had arrived and fans were in for raw, unadulterated rock-and-roll that capped off a […]

Luke Grimes ignites Joe’s in Rosemont, Illinois

As the crowd packed into Joe’s in Rosemont, Illinois, the air hung heavy with anticipation. On this night, the stage was set for Luke Grimes, the renowned country singer and Yellowstone TV show actor, to take his music career to new heights. With a sold-out show and an electrifying performance, Luke Grimes proved that his […]

Windy City Smokeout Music Festival 2023: Day Four

The 2023 Windy City Smokeout Music Festival held outside the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, was a celebration of great music and tantalizing BBQ. Over the course of the weekend, fans were treated to an exhilarating lineup of artists and an array of renowned BBQ vendors. As the festival reached its final day, Sunday promised […]

Windy City Smokeout Music Festival 2023: Day Three

As the sun set on a balmy evening in Chicago, music lovers packed the United Center’s parking lot to get Friday underway. Thunderstorms were looming and aimed to disrupt the day full of sunshine, soulful performances, and an array of mouthwatering BBQ. Friday boasted Darrius Rucker headlining the evening. The storms had a plan of […]

Windy City Smokeout Music Festival 2023: Day One

The 2023 Windy City Smokeout Music Festival descended upon the heart of Chicago, Illinois, captivating audiences with a remarkable display of country music mastery. Set against the towering facade of the United Center, this year’s festival delivered an unforgettable experience for fans seeking a tantalizing blend of soul-stirring melodies and a true country atmosphere. From […]

NF brings “Hope” to fans in Chicago

The Allstate Arena was buzzing with anticipation as fans eagerly awaited the arrival of the illustrious rapper NF. With his newly released album titled “Hope” making waves in the music industry, the sold-out show was a night fans will remember. As the lights dimmed and the crowd erupted in cheers, NF took the stage with […]

blink-182 takes on the world one concert at a time

As part of their eagerly awaited global tour, the incredibly gifted and multi-platinum award-winning band blink-182 gave their fans an incredible experience last night as they finished two consecutive sold-out shows at Chicago’s iconic United Center. The band’s outstanding performance was complemented with mind-blowing stage production, featuring the legendary drummer’s breath-taking flying riser, in addition […]

Whitney brings a little bit of Chicago to Milwaukee

Whitney fans have come to know the band’s unique sound and emotions that its songs evoke. Each idyllic melody is interwoven through nostalgic lyrics, inducing a deep happiness for the memories made, as well as a sadness that those moments can’t stay forever. Throughout their four albums, Chicago-based indie soul duo Whitney have mastered their […]

WeishFest brings music and fundraising together for its 9th installment

WeishFest (pronounced “Wish” Fest) will be back for its 9th installment on Friday, December 2nd at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park, IL. The live music event benefits The Andrew Weishar Foundation (“Weish4Ever”) and its mission of uplifting families battling cancer. This year’s WeishFest features the genre-defying Quinn XCII, hit machines The Fray, and country […]

Almost one month before Lollapalooza 2022

It’s that time of year again in Chicago! No, we’re not talking about the green-dyed Chicago River for St. Patty’s Day… we’re talking GREEN Day and 170+ other musical artists taking the nine stages at Grant Park for the annual (and utterly massive) international music festival known as Lollapalooza! Four days of impressive lineups and […]

Knotfest Roadshow brings perfect chaos to Peoria, Illinois

The Knotfest Roadshow brought their latest cross-country installment to the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois on April 7th. This leg of the annual tour featured the natural headlining performance by hardcore metal legends Slipknot, as well as support from In This Moment and Wage War.  Jinjer was originally announced for the tour, but were […]

Corey Taylor returns rock to Sauget, Illinois

An intimate, socially-distanced, yet devilishly good time was had in Sauget, Illinois with Corey Mother-Fucking Taylor on the night of May 28th, 2021. Briefly venturing away from the chaos that is Slipknot and Stone Sour, Taylor has been focusing more on his solo work lately — music that deserved a life of its own, not […]

Thurston Moore at The Empty Bottle, Chicago

On December 13th 2019, The Thurston Moore Group performed at The Empty Bottle in Chicago, with support by Devin Brahja Waldman. The venue was a perfect setting for the show, providing an up close and personal atmosphere, soon to be amplified by the performance. Thurston Moore took the stage and the audience’s attention instantly gravitated […]