Friday, 10 February 2012 17:08
He Said She Said; Pickles for President – Pickles will prevail
Written by Roger Reis
He Said She Said is a power pop rock dance band that knows what the crowd likes. Their show at Chicago City Limits (1712 W. Wise Rd. Schaumburg, Illinois) just kicked ass. At no time were asses just sitting in seats. If you were at this show your feet…
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There is nothing like hanging out with friends at a local night club while a good band is playing live. The music goes through to your soul and sets the tone for the evening. It can be an amazing time as the soundtrack is unveiled by the group on stage.…
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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 17:19
AC/DC cover band TNT Chicago ~ If you want blood? YOU GOT IT!!
Written by Roger Reis
AC/DC has long been one of the greatest rock bands to ever exist. They have inspired so many for forty years to play kick ass rock music. Some of them got it right like the AC/DC cover band TNT Chicago. These guys without a doubt know how to rock a…
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Huge rock bands like Judas Priest are imitated all the time. Cover bands climb out of the woodwork to put together bad versions of the works of art by this iconic band. Some of them are just horrible, but others are quite amazing. Within the band Sin After Sin are…
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Sunday, 04 December 2011 20:29
Jay-Z/Kanye's "Watch the Throne" tour rocks Chicago
Written by Mike Kincaide
It wasn't that long ago where I gushed and gollied over what an incredible album Jay-Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne" collaboration turned out to be. While so called experts and critics felt it was 'under-whelming" and 'self-absorbed", I knew better. And quite frankly the streets don't lie. You…
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Judas Priest was Unleashed in the East once again last Saturday night. Well, at least east of Chicago, that is – Hammond, Indiana – home of The Venue inside of the Horseshoe Casino. Getting big time support from Thin Lizzy and Black Label Society, Judas Priest bulldozed their way through…
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Monday, 07 November 2011 17:45
Sting Back to Bass Tour; Infinite Variations - Must See Concert!
Written by Kimberly Katz
I am always amazed by experiencing Sting performing live in concert. Sting has an incredible knack for creating an infinite number of new and compelling variations on his rich 25-year catalog of hit music. He never just rehashes his hits or performs them by wrote, he actively uses the fantastic…
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Saturday, 17 September 2011 12:52
Alert! The Milk Carton Kids were Spotted in Chicago!
Written by Tracy Walsh
The Milk Carton Kids, consisting of Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale, may only be similar to their name because their bios are virtually impossible to come across and know. I can tell you they are from LA, though, but probably would not buy one darn earring for a whopping $75,000…
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Thursday, 15 September 2011 16:34
Big Head Todd and John Hiatt Live at Ravinia!
Written by Roger Reis
Sunday nights at Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois is the place to be in the summer. It does matter who the artist for the week ending celebration is, but sometimes just being there is all that matters. One of the last good outdoor concerts for 2011 was John Hiatt &…
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“If you’re feeling good make some noise” – Carrie Underwood It was Labor Day weekend at Ravinia in Highland Park. Everywhere through the crowd were candlelit picnics on this cool breezy Sunday evening. Daylight was just beginning to fade and the stage was set for Carrie Underwood to entertain a…
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It was one of this summer’s most beautiful nights – balmy, but not too humid, warm, but with a perfect light breeze and clear enough to see a host of stars overhead. Ravinia’s lawn was filled with picnickers – some which did things simple with just a blanket, maybe a…
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Tuesday, 23 August 2011 12:28
Lifehouse live at Ravinia - Hands down, the BEST all ages show I've ever been to
Written by Edgar Gonzalez
Of all things I could say about Lifehouse, "They put on an amazing concert!" is probably one of the last things I would even think to say about them. In fact, you wouldn't even hear them playing in my car sitting in 5 o'clock traffic. I would like to point…
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Tuesday, 23 August 2011 12:10
Return to Forever IV and Zappa Plays Zappa - Live!
Written by Roger Reis
On Saturday night a little after 7:00 P.M. ticket holders were having their tickets scanned in as they walked through the door. Even the ones who knew how great these musicians were had no idea what was about to hit them. No one had any idea how incredible this show…
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