Thursday, 17 October 2019 13:35
Out of this World! MSO's "Greatest Hits of the Galaxy" at Symphony Center
Written by Ken Payne
It’s hard to believe that is was just fifty years ago, the United States of America successfully sent astronauts to the moon – a first in world history. Something that we now take for granted, we sometimes forget the incredible journey it took to get there. We sometimes forget about…
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Saturday, 22 June 2019 15:35
Forq leads night of tasty jazz-infused jams at Martyr's
Written by Ron Reis
I heard about Forq, watched a video and decided to go. It was a Friday night and Martyr’s is always an interesting place. It has some of the vibe of the old Rock Clubs but you can bring a date there. This however was Jazz Fusion night, not the 1970’s…
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Friday, 21 June 2019 12:55
Review: 'Angela Ingersoll Sings Judy Garland' at Venus Cabaret
Written by John Accrocco
June 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the New York City funeral for Judy Garland. Some suggest that the emotional intensity of the day lead to the patrons of the Greenwich Village bar resisting the police thus starting what we know as “Pride” today. As we…
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Monday, 03 December 2018 22:55
Diva Assoluta (The Queen of the Goddesses)
Written by William and Margaret Swain
Lyric Opera of ChicagoANNA NETREBKO in Recital“Day and Night” MALCOLM MARTINEAU, piano Once or twice in a lifetime, an artist will arise who is the Diva Assoluta of her generation. Joan Sutherland and Maria Callas come to mind. If you are extremely lucky, in the right place at the right…
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Arlington Heights has a new music venue, Hey Nonny, and it is located at 10 S. Vail right in the heart of a hopping downtown area that has been bustling with excitement over the past few years. Unlike difficult parking scenarios that you might find at Chicago venues, a parking…
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Tuesday, 30 October 2018 20:41
Three Great Singers Celebrate Two Musical Treasures: Nancy Wilson, and Chicago’s Jazz Orchestra
Written by Bill Esler
Singer Nancy Wilson first rose to fame on the strength a demo single of what became her signature number, “Guess Who I Saw Today.” In Wilson's searing rendition this torchy anecdote becomes a torturous revelation of a husband's infidelity. That demo recording was so powerful it led Capitol Records to…
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Monday, 15 October 2018 12:55
When The Saints Marched Into The MAC - 'Take Me to the River: New Orleans LIVE'
Written by Ron Reis
To say music flowed out of New Orleans is an understatement. The Mississippi River technically flows South, but in “Take Me to the River: New Orleans Live” the music poured out in all directions. There is a documentary coming out later this year to go along with this concert. The…
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Saturday, 06 October 2018 19:54
Charlie Hunter Trio at City Winery Chicago - Not Your Typical Trio
Written by Ron Reis
When I heard the Charlie Hunter Trio was playing Chicago’s City Winery over this past weekend, I expected something quite different. I was thinking I’d hear the usual fare of guitar, bass and drums – standard trio stuff. Meanwhile, I was sitting with someone that told me to expect guitar,…
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Monday, 17 September 2018 19:36
Cuban Dynamite! Harold Lopez-Nussa Trio at Old Town School of Folk Music
Written by Ron Reis
Wow…one more time…WOW! This is one gifted trio and is such a pleasure to watch live. Harold is one of the younger generation Cuban Jazz pianists on the scene. Cuba has had a reputation for delivering some fine Jazz musicians, even though they are less known here in the states.…
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Monday, 17 September 2018 19:24
Brave Combo at Brauerhouse in Lombard – Above and Beyond
Written by Ron Reis
What a fun band! Carl Finch has been leading this band since 1979 and they have achieved a cult status to some people. This is the band that played David Byrne’s wedding. I would describe them as a polka hybrid with a great sense of humor. Having said that, they…
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Sunday, 16 September 2018 18:18
Music of the Baroque Chorus and Orchestra - A Regal Beginning and a Divine Ending
Written by William and Margaret Swain
Mozart’s Requiem Music of the Baroque Chorus and Orchestra Jane Glover, conductor William Jon Gray, chorus director Saturday, September 15, 2018, 7:30 PM at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago, and Sunday, September 16, 3:00 PM at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie Photo by …
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I am new to Guy King. But I caught him at Blues Fest doing a solo set and was knocked out. He is all about the Blues with a heavy dose of Jazz and Soul. Wanted to hear more, I got a chance to check out him with his band…
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Sunday, 17 June 2018 17:55
Nobody Asleep But Us Chickens - Asleep at the Wheel at Old Town School of Folk Music
Written by Ron Reis
Ray Benson has been leading this wonderful group, Asleep at the Wheel, since 1970. The band falls into the Western Swing category pioneered by people like Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys. Their newest album is dedicated to Wills and is called Still the King. Their latest stop – The…
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