Words & Photos: Zach Stone | Videos: the1stMikeCOn a beautiful Sunday night, in a park-like setting, Andrew Bird capped an evening of music that brought together a diverse lineup that demonstrated how just how powerful diversity could be in any of its forms.Bird started his set all by himself, but...

Photos / Video: John 'Nunu' ZomotThere was a time when the venue at Tinley Park hosted the biggest names in music, year in and year out.But the biggest touring name of the biggest ever band, Paul McCartney had yet to play there until this week.Macca's touring schedule tended to favor football stadiums, baseball fields...

[Photo of Le Butcherettes by Curt Baran]For a week in August, the work of four Chicago photographers will be displayed in a South Loop gallery, featuring retrospective images from some of Lollapaloozas biggest acts of the past.Taking place between August 1 and August 9, the pop-up installation, titled "Rock & Roll Summer," can be...

On TV features a quick recap of some of the music were playing at Tomorrows Verse headquarters. Who: Cris JacobsWhat: Backed by his band, Jacobs performs an intimate One On One Session at City Winery in New York City.You Need To Know: An up-and-coming artist blending country, blues and roots music with a soulful...

The story of venerable Chicago music venue the Double Door didnt end with its closing, with a serious fight between the buildings owner and the neighborhoods Alderman continuing to plague the currently empty Wicker Park space.Now, the argument will officially move to federal court.Brian Strauss, the owner of the building, is seeking $9.6 million...

Roger Waters largely stuck to the script at his second show at Chicago's United Center -- filling two sets with Pink Floyd classics amidst a stage setup that evokes as massive mutlimedia anti-Trump rally as much as a rock show.But for the encore, there was a little something extra -- a visit by Pearl...

Photos: Zach StoneLast weekend, Phish fans were graced with near perfect weather at Northerly Island. A good thing, too, as many in attendance will surely remember their weather-impacted inaugural run in 2013.So forgive the flashbacks if some of the same folks also made it out to see Umphrey's McGee on the big stage...

 As every Friday brings new music, Tomorrows Verse brings you our top picks. Here are the highlights for July 21.Nine Inch Nails- Add ViolenceThe newest EP from Nine Inch Nails is the second in a trilogy that began with Not The Actual Events, released in December, and offers a straight shot of everything fans...

James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt is a pairing that calls for Ravinia rather than baseball stadium, but fine production and outsized talent seemed to close the gap on a Monday night in July at Wrigley Field.You can forgive them for not bringing record breaking Dead & Company crowds, but those in attendance got a...

Photos & Video: John 'Nunu' ZomotThat's a happy group, huh?It's what happens when a group of touring musicians meet up with a bunch of Chicagoans to celebrate the music of The Bard under the moniker of The International Bob Dylan Tribute.Under the leadership of Dewey Paul Moffit, this late June event at City...