Words & Photos: Matt Van GronigenThe crowd was packed tight and it was a challenge to navigate the bodies during of Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers performance at Lincoln Hall. As part of this event, the audience submitted their dreams to be projected on the wall during the performance. Yes, World Peace made the list,...

As a father of three boys, I know what it's like to step on Lego bricks wherever I walk. As a music lover and concert freak, I know what it's like to obsess over the stage, setting and technology involved with huge, exciting productionsNever did I expect the two to meet so impressively. But apparently,...

I love Widespread Panic, but man do they play loud. At times, even absurdly so. I love to feel the music as much as anyone, but it's no fun to have ringing ears for two days after the show.I know, if it's too loud, then I'm too old. But if being old is what...

They're calling in the "National Endowment For The Brents" -- and it's yet another example of Chicago musicians coming together for a great cause. As friends of Brent Puls describe the situation:Our friend Brent Puls-- songwriter, painter, nerd, one-time rapper(?!), and "sexy-sax" man-- has had some medical issues of late.Basically, a childhood gut...

Most Shows Spell Something. Not really, but some spell something backwards (if you just consider the first letter of each song played). Which is exactly what Phish did for their Friday night show at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, CO. Check out the hidden message in their setlist by starting at the encore...

The Cult swung through Chicago on their Electric 13 Tour, delivering their classic album in the first set and a another full set to boot. Wyatt Brake was on hand and he got back to us with this report.The CultHouse Of Blues - Chicago, ILAugust 27th, 2013First Set (Electric Album)Wild Flower,Peace Dog,Lil'...

Photos and additional reporting by Adam McCallThere's something going on in Aurora.Wait... Aurora? Home of Wayne's World? Closer to Joliet than Chicago? Well, actually, yeah.We've been hip to the fine Two Brothers Brewery for a while now. Their brewpub is situated in the old Burlington Northern Roundhouse at the end of the line...

Grace and the band rocked out hard, and offered their takes on Hank Williams ("Devil's Train") and Bruce Springsteen ("Atlantic City"). A nice four song video playlist below.Grace Potter & The NocturnalsAugust 25th, 2013Vic Theater - Chicago, ILThe Divide, Never Go Back, Ah Mary, Oasis, Timekeeper, Goodbye Kiss, Apologies, One Short Night, Falling or...

Full Recap with 25 stunning photos HERE.Allman Brothers BandWednesday, August 21st, 2013Chicago Theater - Chicago ILSet OneDon't Want You No More/Cross to Bear, Leave My Blues at Home, Trouble No More, Dusk til Dawn, You Don't Love Me, Stormy Monday, Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody's Home, JessicaSet TwoMelissa, Stand Back, Into the Mystic, Key...

Full Recap with 25 stunning photosHERE.Allman Brothers BandTuesday, August 20th, 2013Chicago Theater - Chicago ILSet OneOne Way Out, Done Somebody Wrong, Guilded Splinters, Worried Down With The Blues, Hot Lanta, Rain (The Beatles), Spots Of Time, Statesboro Blues*, RevivalSet TwoI Found Love, Midnight Rider, Don't Keep Me Wondering, The Sky Is Crying, Ain't Wasting Time...