Notable Shows Stories

Stream / Download: A Fun-As-Hell Phish Soundcheck from Lake Tahoe 7/30/13

I saw this soundcheck listed on phish.net setlist page and immediately did a double take. I have to say that upon listening, it's as fun as it reads. Much appreciation and many thanks to the heads-up person that captured and shared this. It made it pretty far around the Internet as a mediafire download...

Setlist / Stream / Download: Robert Plant & The Sensational Shape Shifters @ Petrillo Music Shell 7/12/13

On an evening that also featured a huge mass of talent assembling just a bit west and south, Zeppelin front man Robert Plant packed Grant Park and did what he does best: delivers an always engaging set that blends heavy Zep blues-rock and with world beats and sounds, country affectations and a couple of absolutely...

Stream / Download / Setlist / Reviews / Video: Pearl Jam @ Wrigley Field 7/19/13

Fans waited out a two hour rain delay but were rewarded with a 23 additional songs (30 total), an appearance by Mr. Cub, Eddie rockin a Cubs Jersey, and two new songs. Until 2am.7/19/2013 Chicago, IL, Wrigley Field "An Evening With Pearl Jam"Soundcheck (18.07.2013): Sleight Of Hand, Off He Goes, Daughter, Bee Girl, Speed Of Sound, Mother (...

Setlist / Stream / Download / Video: Rolling Stones with Taylor Swift @ United Center 6/3/13

Here's Monday night's set list. Taylor Swift rounds out the guest list that featured Taj Mahal (first night...listen here) and Sheryl Crow (Friday). Read my review or listen to Friday's show here.Rolling StonesUnited Center - Chicago, ILJune 3, 2013Get Off My Cloud, It's Only Rock N Roll (But I Like It), Paint It Black,...

Review / Stream / Download / Setlist / Video: Rolling Stones with Sheryl Crow @ United Center 5/31/13

I've heard so much shit talking about The Rolling Stones lately. Sure, I get it. They're old (really old), worse for wear, nostalgia-driven, no longer "relevant". The tickets are priced astronomically. They play large, inpersonal mega-arenas. The jokes write themselves.Honestly, when the 50 and Counting tour was announced I had no intention of coming anywhere...

Stream / Download / Setlist / Video: Rolling Stones with Taj Mahal @ United Center 5/28/13

Since the Hawks forced a Game 7, the crew had to break down the stage / production for allow Wednesday night's game at UC. Since they won that one in overtime, they'll need to do it again after Friday night's show. We'll be reporting live from that gig on our twitter feed.The StreamDownload Entire Show (minus...

Liberated! A Review of Animal Liberation Orchestra @ Double Door 4/20/13

Contributed By Mike Guzaski @312mrgAfter a week of crazy news, torrential rainfall and accompanying flooding, on Saturday (4/20!) Chicagoans were ready to let loose and liberate their inner animals. Animal Liberation Orchestra blew (both) doors off the Double Door with a explosive celebration of sound that balanced classics and newer material. From the moment they took...

Setlist / Stream / Download / Video: The Black Crowes @ Vic Theater 4/17/13

The Black CrowesVic Theater - Chicago, ILWednesday, April 17,2013Twice As Hard, Good Morning Captain, Feelin' Alright, My Morning Song, Stare It Cold / Morning Song, Ballad In Urgency, Wiser Time, She Talks To Angels, Whoa Mule, Title Song, Thorn In My Pride, Nonfiction, Remedy, Been A Long Time (Waiting On Love)EncoreShine Along, Oh Sweet Nothin',...

Setlist / Stream / Download / Video: The Black Crowes @ Vic Theater 4/16/13

The Black CrowesVic Theater - Chicago, ILTuesday, April 16,2013Jealous Again, Thick N Thin, Hotel Illness, Medicated Goo, Walk Believer Walk, Descending >Jumping Jack Flash, Wiser Time, She Talks To Angels, Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You, Thorn In My Pride, Soul Singing, Hi Head Blues, Remedy, Sometimes Salvation, Hard To Handle > Hush &...

Setlist / Review / Stream / Download: Widespread Panic @ UIC Pavilion, Chicago 4/12/13

Widespread PanicFriday, April 12, 2013UIC Pavilion - Chicago, ILOne: From The Cradle, Imitation Leather Shoes, Bowlegged Woman, C Brown, Carmelita (W. Zevon), Papa Johnny Road, Second Skin, Going Out West, Proving GroundTwo: Pigeons, Can't Get High, Pleas > Ride Me High > Driving Song > St. Louis > Climb To Safety > Driving Song > Protein...