Wednesday, 25 August 2010 17:49
The Scorpions at Rosemont Theatre - Famous Rocker Caught With Blow Up Doll!
Written by Tracy Walsh
Charlie Sheen is infamous for having call girls ring his bell. But, it was a real shocker to have seen Scorpion's rocker, James Kottak, smooching a blonde bombshell that, sadly, turned into a blow up doll (which, he was surprised by as well!) It was a planned and previously videotaped gag…
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Monday, 23 August 2010 17:06
Avenged Sevenfold Shines at Rockstar's Uproar Festival
Written by Ken Payne
For those in need of a good dose of metal, the “Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival” held at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, hosted enough heavy, brain-crunching music to please even the most dedicated and hardcore of fans. Held on two stages, it was metal mayhem for…
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Sunday, 22 August 2010 21:18
8-20-2010 Arkells/Freelance Whales/Tokyo Police Club at the Metro
Written by marisa
8/20/2010 at the Metro The last night of what seems to have been a bit of a bonding tour, Kevin Read from the Freelance Whales got up crowd interaction (lyrics and timing for a sing a long participation) with The Arkells, and played along with Tokyo Police Club, and then…
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This year’s Warped Tour brought variety, fandemonium and all of the teen-age angst that one could shake a stick at. This year’s festival brought a variety of acts such as Andrew W.K., Reel Big Fish and pop sensation Michael Posner. All of the acts held meet n’ greets and did…
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Thursday, 05 August 2010 18:34
Authority Zero: More Than Just Sentimental Rhythm and Booze
Written by Kendall Hartenstine
We all have certain memory triggers that have the power to invoke our past. For me, music has always been my greatest trigger- even allowing me to transcend time and revisit yesteryear. Authority Zero came to town for a gig at the Cubby Bear to promote their new album, Stories…
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The sky down poured all night long and into the morning leading up to the show. Skittish people afraid they would melt started to proclaim that the out door party would be cancelled. As luck would have it for the second year in a row the sky cleared up and…
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Josie’s on vacation far away. Come around and talk it over. The opening lines to The Outfield’s “Your Love” implore the packed house at Duffy’s Tavern and Grille (420 ½ W. Diversey) to take part in an illicit encounter with a dude whose girlfriend is way out of town, and…
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Friday, 30 July 2010 14:45
Ringo Starr – Getting by with a little help from his friends
Written by Roger Reis
The Venue at Horseshoe Casino had a very special guest recently. “Oh what’s his name” played a show with a group of very worthy musicians performing some rock hits while the crowd chair danced the night away. Ringo Starr (A.K.A. Billy Shears) and his All Star Band was just an…
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There is something to be said in this era of huge concert productions, for a musician to fill a venue, show up with a band, and play. No huge frills, pyrotechnics, or costume changes, just two sets of solid material. Natalie Merchant came back to Chicago after taking a seven…
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Monday, 19 July 2010 12:32
Jonny Lang: Too Under the Weather to Pull it Together?
Written by Tracy Walsh
Has it ever ran through your mind what celebrities look like during a certain predicament, event or activity? After seeing Jonny Lang perform at the House of Blues on the 16th of July, I have a solid feeling I know what he really looks like when he is reminiscing, heartbroken,…
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Tuesday, 13 July 2010 23:13
The Great Chicago Fire: A Quick Buzz on A Friend Called Fire
Written by Kendall Hartenstine
Every now and again, I find an up-and-coming local band that instills a sense of hometown pride and the desire to share them with the rest of the world. Last Friday night marked such an occasion. I had the distinct pleasure of witnessing A Friend Called Fire play live at…
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The night is cool and the crowd at Northerly Island is ready to heat up. The crowd’s anticipation starts quickly and the press gets ready. Devoted fans and enthusiasts start yelling as 311 appears and opens the show with “Down.” The crowd is pumped. For everyone who became a fan…
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