Of course, no band can duplicate The Beatles, but “Rain” sure does pay an honest tribute that takes the audience as close to the musical experience as one could dream. With a close enough resemblance to the Fab Four (especially Graham Alexander as Paul McCartney) to already create a serviceable…
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Monday, 10 January 2011 12:57
Was Led Zeppelin 2's Performance Dazed and Confused?
Written by Tracy Walsh
Living in what can seem like an ice box for months in a row blows! However, the way Tribute Bands are treated by crowds can be additionally brutal.Take the instance when a man, John Ritchie, was up on stage in front of a New York audience in the 1800's. Massive…
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Monday, 20 December 2010 17:40
Sister Hazel - Live at Chicago's House of Blues
Written by Roger Reis
Music was coming from the monitors as the curtains started to open slowly. Fans peaked through to get a glimpse of the blue lit stage. The crowd was ready to see the main attraction at Chicago’s House of Blues on a cold December night. Sister Hazel started to play and…
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The world is an amazing place - but also, sometimes, pretty lackluster. I had the opportunity to see Dredg at the House of Blues in Chicago last week, but this show was unlike any other show the band has played in Chicago. Since achieving a fair amount of success earlier…
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Monday, 06 December 2010 18:22
The Correlation Between Beards and Good Music
Written by Justin Sanders
Does the amount of facial hair seen in a crowd, actually predict how hip a band’s set will be? Let me present you with some facts. On Tuesday November 23rd at the House of Blues, over 50% of the men in the audience were bearded, preparing to have the excellent…
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It’s always a pleasure to see an act that is completely unique. Something they do is without a doubt nothing like any other group that you have ever seen. Their show, their gimmick, their music, takes you on a musical journey letting your mind roam freely. Within the band Strictly…
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When I told my boyfriend that I was going to be reviewing Powerman 5000 at the Cubby Bear, he thought I was joking. How can a Glee loving, pop music enthusiast possibly enjoy the hard rock of Powerman 5000? Simple; the music is the perfect blend of pulse racing, head…
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Looking like a combination of the 1980s Musclemen mini action figures, Rob Zombie comic books and Fangoria magazine, Gwar takes the stage with a no-holds-barred attitude. Having been around since before Rob Zombie,they’re everything one would expect. Playing metal music in their natural clothing and letting people wonder if any…
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Tuesday, 02 November 2010 17:57
Ian Anderson; Solo show at the Rialto Square Theater
Written by Roger Reis
On Halloween eve, a group of traveling musicians graced the ears of concert goers at the Rialto Square Theater (15 E. Van Buren ~ Joliet, ILL. 60432). Five men took the stage just after 8:00 P.M. to entertain a full house. Ian Anderson and crew came out quietly and started…
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Tuesday, 02 November 2010 17:50
The Naked Cowboy (Rocker) Has Nothing On James Apollo!
Written by Tracy Walsh
"Get your motor runnin'...Head out on the highway... Lookin' for adventure...And anything that comes our way!" That was exactly the mood I was in last Saturday. The weather was not too hot or too cold, and everybody and their mother seemed to be out in Chitown's streets, while on my…
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Sunday, 31 October 2010 00:39
Hank Williams III and Assjack at Eagles Club
Written by Michael Connor
Grandson of country icon Hank Williams, Hank Williams III(aka Hank III, or III) puts on a show that is truly unclassifiable. Known to typically perform for three hours, Hank III plays classic style country back to back with hardcore metal, often blending elements of both into single songs. Last Saturday…
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Beats Antique brings two rhythmic styles of music together. With the combination of electronic house sounds and middle-eastern drum beats, this group is one that will turn you into a belly dancer. David Satori and Tommy Cappel are classically trained musicians who provide a rhythm that is as tight as…
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Thursday, 21 October 2010 18:05
Do The Healing Sixes Give Exceptional Performances?
Written by Tracy Walsh
First of all, TYPING IN ALL CAPS IS CONSIDERED RUDE, RIGHT? So, just who does a band who has their name written in all caps (HEALING SIXES) think they are? Oye vey, perhaps I've been watching too much of Larry David's "Curb Your Enthusiasm Show!"Moving on, the Indianapolis, Indiana boys…
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