Jun 22, 2017
Photo: @ThaliaHallThe Hold Steady recently performed three shows in Chicago, with two nights at Thalia Hall and one intimate date at Empty Bottle as part of the venues 25th Anniversary celebration.Not only did the band switch up setlists dramatically throughout the three shows, they offered their audiences something special each night in the...
Nov 20, 2015
Jimmy Page made a rare public musical appearance on Thursday playing guitar at Seattles Experience Music Project Museum during an award ceremony for the Zeppelin guitarist.Though his management had insisted that Page would absolutely not perform during the event, the guitarist closed out the nights festivities by playing Rock and Roll with a massive...
Aug 30, 2015
By: Alex WoodFoo Fighters performed at a sold-out Wrigley Field on Saturday, delivering a massive set list combining covers, newer material and classics.With aftermarket tickets starting around $200, its safe to say that Chicago was excited for the bands return. And with a carefully designed 24-song set list, Dave Grohl and his band seemed equally...
May 15, 2015
For the third night in a row -- this time the only one where he was actually on the bill -- Eddie Vedder joined members of The Who in the Chicago area. This show was a benefit for teens with cancer.Roger Daltrey was actually in the house, and introduced the show, but was under...
Oct 21, 2014
Wrigley Field will look a lot different next year, but there will still be concerts. The first major announcement is Foo Fighters.Exciting news! @foofighters will rock #WrigleyField 8/29/15. Tickets on sale next Monday: http://t.co/nEYoaTiCUV pic.twitter.com/mhpagaMey7 Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) October 20, 2014Foo Fighters Sat 8/29@ Wrigley Field @Cubs Pre-sale Friday 10/24 On-sale Monday 10/27 ...
Jul 24, 2011
We're resurrecting Symphony Sunday for a couple more weeks before we finish the series.The Beatles made liberal use of horns and strings on their late period recordings. One might argue that the ability to replicate these sounds contributed to the end of their run as a live band. But, that doesn't stop Cheap Trick,...