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Riot Fest Brightens A Dull Year In 2021 Return To Douglass Park

September 15th, 2019. Thousands of worn-out, dehydrated, and sleep-deprived music lovers scraped together just enough energy to make it through one more day. Somehow, another successful year of Riot Fest had breezed by in the blink of an eye. The start of a new work week loomed heavily over the heads of festival goers, leaving […]

Lakeshore Drive-In Restores Hope For The Future of Live Music

Nothing about 2020 has been easy. Of the countless bad hands that our society has been dealt this year alone, the COVID-19 pandemic has been among the most poignant – impacting all of our lives in profound ways. It has taken every ounce of our being to acknowledge the slightest glimmers of optimism as we […]

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 […]