Concerts

Real Estate Offers Old and New In Mesmerizing Return To Chicago

Nearly four months to the date since their set at Taste of Randolph, Real Estate made their return to the Windy City. Preparing to release their fifth full-length studio album, the well-regarded indie rockers made their way to Chicago’s north side for a sold out show at Lincoln Hall. The performance marked the second of […]

Mac DeMarco Thrills Chicago Crowd During Two Night Residency

After attending my first Mac DeMarco show last weekend, one thing is certain. There’s no other experience quite like it. While the charismatic Canadian transplant often brings as much energy as a triple shot of espresso, he holds a sincere ability to connect with his audience on an intimate level. Backed by bandmates Joe McMurray, […]

Brian Wilson and The Zombies Blend Past And Present In Milwaukee

On September 22nd, music fanatics of all ages made their way to Milwaukee’s beautiful Riverside Theater for a Sunday evening show. This wasn’t just any performance. Fans prepared to witness some of the most prolific musicians in modern history. For the third to last stop on their “Something Great From 68” co-headlining tour, music legends […]

Ben Harper Delivers Magnetic Performance at Hollywood Bowl

Best known for his musicianship and poignant live performances, world-renowned instrumentalist and vocalist Ben Harper returned to his roots in Southern California with his band The Innocent Criminals at prominent amphitheater the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday, September 11th. With a career spanning more than twenty-five years, three Grammys including a 2014 Grammy win for best blues album, and […]

Kamasi Washington Joins Herbie Hancock During Impeccable Hometown Performance

The date was February 5, 1952. An 11-year-old pianist by the name of Herbert Jeffrey Hancock anxiously awaited taking stage at the Chicago Symphony Hall to perform the first movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 26 in D major, K. 537. This performance single handedly pushed the young musician to further expand his curiosity in […]