Some things have really changed since the last time the Grateful Dead played in 1995. Like the ability for someone to sit outside the stadium during a soundcheck, record what they are hearing and broadcast it it real time via the Internet.That's what happened on Friday night, when the GD50 Band warmed up at Levi's...

Yes, our Fourth Of July weekend in Chicago can get a little overwhelming (and also quite expensive). But, we're looking out for our readers and have arranged a number of great ticket giveaways for events all around the city. Free sometimes is a great way to make a decision and depending on where you're coming...

FitzGeralds American Music Festival will celebrate its 34th year July 1-4. Taking place inside and outside of the venue in Berwyn, the festival boasts a lineup of Americana, folk, blues and roots bands that fit the venues reputation perfectly.Amongst the bigger names on the roster are Pokey LaFarge, Eric Lindell, Joe Ely Band, JD...

After relentless touring, Austin-based psych-rockers White Denim disappeared silently nearly a year ago.Following a long tour in promotion of 2014s excellent Corsicana Lemonade, the band had sights on their next full-length LP, a record that never came to life.With the bands music and live performances at an all time high, what happened?Not...

U2 kicked off an extended four night, weeklong residency at the United Center last night.Philamonjaro Studio was on hand to grab some pretty incredible snapshots of the elaborately staged show.The Tribune's Greg Kot had this to say:For U2, the show was in many ways the bands way of reminding not only its...

Yes, this is real, captured from the iPad of an air traffic controller at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).It actually emerged several months ago via twitter, but figured it'd be appropriate to share in advance of this weekend. It shows the locally named flight paths in and out the airport. Notice anything?TRUKN (Truckin'),...

Two of the the most bad-ass ensembles playing jazz music today set up over the course of just a few days at City Winery this week.Our friend Phil at Philamanjaro Studio was on hand for both of these, and captured a few very cool black and white images of both the progressive, post-jazz sonic...

"All we need is music, sweet music.There'll be music everywhere."- Dancin' In The Streets by Ivy Jo Hunter, Marvin Gaye, William StevensonOf course, there will literally be music everywhere in Chicago over GD50 weekend, but that's not the only type of artistry related to the good ole Grateful Dead that will be on...

The Rolling Stones performed a career spanning set for the opening night of Milwaukees Summerfest, complete with surprise guests and a tour debut.The band opened with Jumpin Jack Flash, pairing the song with the title track from Its Only Rock n Roll, an unexpected choice.Though the band is currently promoting a reissue of...

Of all the pre and post GD shows over the extended Holiday weekend, Thievery Corporation's performance, at the 4500 capacity Aragon Ballroom, is likely the biggest.But that's fitting since Thievery Corporation has such a broad appeal -- blending genres and building bridges between all sorts of music fans. They're also coming in hot after a...