David Byrne on Saturday Night LiveAs far as late-night television performances go, it would be difficult to top Talking Heads frontman David Byrnes return to SNL after 31 years away. Byrne brought his magnificently choreographed American Utopia act to perform the classic Once In A Lifetime and Toe Jam from his Broadway musical. Its a blissfully...

Words: Tim Kelly | Photos: Michael LepekIn case you missed it... our story begins on Day One.Day two started with waking up docked at MSCs owned island Ocean Cay. It still seems to be a work in progress. While nothing spectacular, it gives cruisers some beachfront on which to tan and jump in the ocean....

Words: Tim Kelly | Photos: Michael LepekIts that magical time of the year when the musical aquatic traveling circus know as Jam Cruise sets sail for destinations that (::checks notes::) truly no one cares about when booking. I dont believe Im alone when asked where is the cruise going, and I answer Im not sure.......

Real Estate - The Main ThingJangly indie-rockers Real Estate return with their first record since firing their guitarist. The Main Thing shows growth for the band without losing their iconic sound, with strong songwriting and musicianship intact. If anything, the record finds the band taking more risks, and even collaborating with Sylvan Esso on breezy...

By: Ryan MannixTypically, Chicagoans are able to catch Dr. Dog, the Philadelphia five-piece towards the end of a run, but their stop in Chicago this February was at the start of a longish tour.  Fortunately, the band demonstrated no signs of needed warm-up and delivered a 23 song, career-spanning show on a Wednesday...

Photos: Adam MiszewskiOysterhead was unlikely to begin with... so what does that make a reunion nearly 15 years later?Whether following along at home or packed inside in the sold-out 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, CO, it's hard not to feel nostalgic for something so fleeting, yet so singular.  Listen to a few notes...

Califone - Echo MineA new record from Chicago songwriter Tim Rutilis Califone is never a simple thing. Fluttering between folk, experimental noise, electronics, rock and more, the songs seem to blossom organically but unpredictably, a thrilling ride for fans and listeners that has led to a devoted fanbase. Echo Mine begun as music for Robyn...

Pitchfork Music Festival returns for its 13th year, taking place at Union Park July 17-19. The eclectic lineup ranges from alternative, indie and hard rock to funk, hip-hop, folk and more.Featuring headliners Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Run The Jewels and The National, the lineup is noticeably missing a significantly older, nostalgic name at the top...

Evanston brewery Temperance Beer Co. and music venue S.P.A.C.E. will continue their annual music festival, Out Of Space, featuring shows at the brewerys outdoor space between June 25 and 28 and at the Canal Shores golf course between August 6 and 9. The performers at Temperance Beer Co. will be Big Boi, Drive-By Truckers...

Evanston brewery Temperance Beer Co. and music venue S.P.A.C.E. will continue their annual music festival, Out Of Space, featuring shows at the brewerys outdoor space between June 25 and 28 and at the Canal Shores golf course between August 6 and 9. Though the Canal Shores shows have yet to be announced, Temperance has...