Jimmy Cliff Stories

On TV | Jimmy Cliff Joins Widespread Panic For "I Can See Clearly Now" At LOCKN" 15

On TV features a quick recap of some of the music we're playing at Tomorrow's Verse Headquarters.Who: Widespread Panic backing reggae legend JImmy Cliff with keyboard Chuck Leavell on piano.What: A joyous one-time collaboration on Johnny Rivers' "I Can See Clearly Now".  When: September 12th, 2015You...

The Sights and Sounds of Riot Fest Chicago

A Photographer's Perspective On Riot FestWords & Photos: Heidi Peters PhotographyAs a music photographer, I am a fan of all performers and a critic of none.It takes a lot to get up on stage and put yourself out there. As someone who makes images for a living, I am left with trying tointerpret what...

Chicago's Newest Venue Concord Music Hall Opens Tonight

On the site of a former Latin music club, Chicago's newest venue -- Concord Music Hall -- will open up on Milwaukee Avenue tonight with a performance by Adam Ant.Mr. Ant doesn't get us too excited, but some of the initially announced bookings sure do. And given that the enterprise is being booked by...

Rock Fan's Guide To The Ravinia 2012 Season: Dr. John, Jimmy Cliff, Tedeschi Trucks, CSN & More

Thursday, April 26th, tickets go on sale for the Summer 2012 season of Ravinia Festival in Highland Park. Programmers there are usually pretty good about sprinkling in a handful of pop and rock shows to the classical heavy lineup and this year is no exception. No, it's not the best place for sitelines (unless you have...