Mar 22, 2018
Words: Kevin Kelly | Photos: Michael LepekFor a chilly night in Chicago, it didn't take long for the Riviera Theatre to heat up as Galactic hit the stage. Shortly after 9pm, Stanton Moores ever-consistent rhythm signaled a punchy start to the show, as each of Galactic's core members grabbed at least one shining moment...
Mar 1, 2018
How do you cover an event like North Coast Music Festival?That's the question that we asked ourselves as we collected our thoughts and sorted through the hundreds of Zach Stone photos that captured every part of the grounds, some sweet crowd shots and a great majority of the on-stage action.Let me assure...
Aug 28, 2017
Depeche Mode @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - 8/30English electronic band Depeche Mode are on a world tour that stops by Tinley Park on Wednesday. The extremely influential 80s band is promoting their excellent new record, Spirit, and performing for the first time in the Chicago area since 2013. Psych-rock band Warpaint will open the show.Kevin Morby @...
Jun 1, 2017
Festival Watch is a Tomorrows Verse feature where we break down festival news into the facts you need to know.North Coast Music Festival September 1-3 Union Park, ChicagoUpdate 6/1: Primus was added as an additional headliner, and Ganja White Night, Bob Moses and Autograf added as well.Headliners To Watch:Ween The obvious choice for...
Sep 2, 2016
By: Aaron Stein (@neddyo) | Photos: Adam Miszewski (@adjomi)Go To: Full Photo Gallery | Setlists & Media - Thursday - Friday - Saturday - SundayEvery year they play an NBA All-Star game and every year basketball fans look at the line-ups -- the amassed talent almost incomprehensible in its limitless possibilities -- and...
May 31, 2016
After announcing the expansion of Lollapalooza into a four day festival with more than 170 musical acts for its 25th anniversary, fans expectations were unsurprisingly high for the festivals notorious aftershows.Beginning Tuesday night and ending Sunday night, the list of official Lollapalooza aftershows was announced today, with an exhausting 58 performances set to take place in...
Apr 22, 2016
By: Sean Wilmsen | Photos: Kristine Condon Photgraphy"Above The City". It's the Cut Copy tune that I was listening to as I pulled up to the Willis (Sears for the real Chicagoans) Tower last Sunday. It seemed appropriate. After all, I was gearing up for anight on the 99th floor with one of my favorite...
Mar 30, 2016
In case you haven't heard, we're ALL IN on Tom Hamilton around here. And I guess that goes for all of Chicago, too.He'll be back with American Babies in May, but not before he's part of two big nights with Electron in April. For those keeping score at home, Electron is the supergroup featuring...
Jan 12, 2016
It seems like we can always look forward to a fewChicago visits per year by Del McCoury. City Winery is quickly establishing itself as "home turf" for the bluegrasslegends.They've been keeping themselves busy -- and taking a pagefrom the Billy Bragg and Wilco playbook in the process -- by putting the finishing touches on...
Jan 7, 2016
By: Carmel O'Farrell (@carmelocorn) | Photos: Ab PhotographieNew Years Eve is a special night for most live music fans. If we aren't traveling the country to join our favorite band on the road, we hunker down and enjoy the acts that come to us. Either way, we suit up, pop some bottles, and try to keep...