Sunday, 07 December 2014 18:00
Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar Take On Elgin Community College/Blizzard Theatre
Ron Reis
Slide guitarist Sonny Landreth and steel guitarist Cindy Cashdollar shared the same stage in a mostly duet performance. Sonny opened the show solo for four songs. He was then joined by Cindy Cashdollar. Mr. Landreth’s performance was not disappointing. His playing style is quite unique. He wears the slide on…
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Sunday, 07 December 2014 18:00
Styx Live at The Venue at Hammond, Indiana’s Horseshoe Casino
Written by Roger Reis
The show has been over for hours and the adrenalin is still running through your body. Your ear to ear grin was proof that you had a great time. Styx played The Venue at Hammond, Indiana’s Horseshoe Casino and the show was just incredible. They brought along a baker’s dozen…
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Tickets for international singing sensation Celtic Thunder’s upcoming North American Symphony Tour are on sale now. The shows 8th US tour kicks off at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL on November 14th, following the 2nd annual Celtic Thunder Cruise (sailing on November 8th -12th 2104). The Symphony Tour will introduce the show’s…
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Despite the typical Chicago weather Friday evening, Ravinia audience members on the lawn donning raincoats and umbrellas in case of further torrent, enjoyed their candlelit dinners and drinks in preparation for the on stage arrival of The Moody Blues. Celebrating The Moody Blues’ 50th anniversary this year, 26 different albums, and…
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Wednesday, 27 August 2014 19:00
The Beach Boys and Temptations Create Musical Bliss Together
Written by Ken Payne
Ravinia plays host to so many memorable concerts throughout the year, but one of the most unforgettable came last Tuesday night when The Beach Boys shared the stage with the legendary Temptations. Amply called “Surf and Soul” audience members were able to take in some of the most celebrated classics…
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Saturday, 23 August 2014 19:00
The Wallflowers and Train Make a Stop at Ravinia!
Written by Tracy Walsh
Chug-a-chug-a-choo-choo! The Wallflowers and Train are about to play at Ravinia, an outdoor venue. Yup not only one grand band is playing, but two! Over the years I have seen large numbers of people play lots of The Wallflower’s and Train’s songs at bars. Plus teenyboppers blasting their tunes and…
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The lights started to fade and the crowd was rushing to their seats. Drums began to rumble in a tribal pattern waking your inner soul. Ann and Nancy Wilson were taking the stage for a summer concert at Ravinia in Highland Park, Illinois. The rock band Heart is in town…
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The First Midwest Bank Amphitheater in Tinley Park was a metal haven on Sunday – all day long and going well into the night. That’s because the Rockstar Mayhem Festival was in town and we all know what that means by now – some twenty odd bands spread out onto…
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Tuesday, 22 July 2014 19:00
Crosby, Stills, and Nash Live at Highland Park’s Ravinia
Written by Roger Reis
The sun started to settle in the West. The shadows were forming over the manicured gardens. Night was coming and so was the start of a great show at Ravinia in Highland Park, IL. It’s Saturday Night, the weather is nice, and Crosby, Stills, & Nash are in town. Fans…
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Friday, 27 June 2014 19:00
Cat Power & Rufus Wainwright at Ravinia Music Festival
Written by Zach Zimmerman
"Anybody got a pick?" asked Cat Power, after losing hers in the Ravinia Pavilion on Wednesday night. She was halfway through her set, which started a bit late, and would go until a stagehand cut her audio when she tried to do a 20-song medley as her last song. The…
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In reference to (www.guitarsite.com), the lead singer and guitarist of The Trews revealed where the groups’ name came from in one of his interviews. He said the mom of the bands’ bassist suggested we call ourselves trews. Scottish trousers are known as trews, and the thought of the men wearing…
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Wednesday, 23 April 2014 19:00
Kevin Costner and Modern West are Quite Simply the Real McCoy
Written by Kimberly Katz
I just saw Kevin Costner and his great band Modern West perform at The Arcada Theatre near Chicago and was blown away by their polished and expansive sound and by how much they have grown as a band over the years. Kevin Costner’s spectacular presence as a front man, singer and…
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Music enters our mind in a way that takes us over. It enters our ears; touches our soul with the melodies and rhythms that just brings everything to life. Toes will tap, heads will bob, and feelings of joy come over us in so many ways. The Auditorium Theater of…
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