Monday, 20 July 2015 00:00
A Rockin' Night with Rob Thomas and Plain White T's
Written by Mariah Sulaiman
Although a muggy night, the crowd arrived in force at Ravinia. Chicago natives, the Plain White T’s made their Ravinia debut this past Saturday night. A pop-punk band since 1997, it’s surprising that these gentlemen have only now just graced this stage. It was evident that their signature tracks, in…
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At the young age of 73, Aretha Franklin is still the "Queen of Soul." I am not sure what I was expecting. Aretha Franklin's show over the weekend was the first time I visited the Ravinia Festival. The venue was like a mini-Disney World with a few ice cream stands…
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It’s always nice to watch a legend perform, especially when that legend is considered a revolutionary force in the music industry as we now know it. This was the case last evening when Brian Wilson, co-founder of the surf rock band, The Beach Boys, took the stage at Ravinia. Complimented…
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Tuesday, 07 July 2015 00:00
An Acquired Taste: Pink Martini plays at Ravinia
Written by Kendall Royzen
Martinis are best served chilled. Perhaps that is why the Chicago weather decided to turn on the chill for the July 1st arrival of Pink Martini to Ravinia. As the sun set and the temperature dropped, the musical group from Oregon heated up the stage with their signature worldly sound.…
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Saturday, 04 July 2015 00:00
Blondie and Melissa Ethridge - Unlikely Pairing Proves Perfect
Written by Ken Payne
When first looking at the Ravinia double bill of Blondie and Melissa Ethridge, one might have asked, “What are they thinking?” “How can those two so very different genres of music be paired together?” Well, they were - and it was somehow perfect. Each playing somewhere in the neighborhood of…
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Thursday, 02 July 2015 00:00
“Oh, oh, listen to the music": The Doobie Brothers come to Ravinia
Written by Kendall Royzen
There’s something magical about Ravinia. It’s a sprawling open-air venue with lush green lawn nestled amidst tall shady trees. As the sun goes down, dozens of candles flicker to life as the audience members settle into their blankets and lawn chairs to be serenaded by their favorite musical artists under…
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Tuesday, 30 June 2015 00:00
David Gray and Amos Lee Create a Night to Remember
Written by Mariah Sulaiman
A line up of multi-talented artists made their Ravinia debut this past Sunday for a night of music for the romantics, the lovers and even the unloved. “Thank you for letting me break your hearts for a little while,” introduced us to Rachel Yamagata who took to the stage as…
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Sunday’s show at Ravinia in Highland Park was a triple bill. First up was Doyle Bramhall II. Bramhall’s father is known for his association with Stevie Ray Vaughan. That said, his music is very much in the vein of Vaughan and Hendrix. His outfit was a hot four piece band…
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Thursday, 04 June 2015 00:00
Happy Birthday, Frank! Ron Hawking Delivers in “His Way – Sinatra’s Centennial Celebration”
Written by Rachel M Payne
“His Way – Sinatra’s Centennial Celebration” is really more of a tour de force of the unbelievably talented Ron Hawking. This recipient of the 2014 Chicago Music Award’s Lifetime Achievement Award has spent over a decade building and honing a repertoire of spot-on impressions of over a dozen of America’s…
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"I was so much younger then - I'm younger than that now." This is from the chorus of the opening song, "My Back Pages" by Bob Dylan. Those words were pretty much the theme of the evening during the solo performance by Roger McGuinn, the founder of The Byrds, at…
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Wednesday, 22 April 2015 00:00
Elvis Sighting – At Starved Rock: Michael St. Angel
Written by Ken Payne
You might not think of Starved Rock as a place to get your rock on, but last weekend the popular national park was jumpin’ to The King’s music during a three-day event that had premiere Elvis Presley impersonator Michael St. Angel belting out one classic after another. Often making the…
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Tuesday, 10 March 2015 00:00
STYX AXS-TV SPECIAL PREMIERES MARCH 15th - SUPPORTING DEF LEPPARD ON MASSIVE SUMMER TOUR
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It’s been over two years since a full STYX concert was broadcast on national TV (“Styx: The Grand Illusion/Pieces Of Eight Live” DVD, which aired on VH1 Classic and the Palladia HD channel). Now comes time for a brand new live event that’s set to premiere on AXS TV on…
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Friday, 09 January 2015 18:00
The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Celebrates The King's 80th
Written by Ken Payne
Northshore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie was host to yet another spectacular Elvis Presley birthday celebration, The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular. This time celebrating birthday number 80, there was even a more special air around the theater. Fans filled the seats to capacity and sat back for a…
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