The first of two sold out nights at Old Town School of Folk’s intimate Maurer Hall, Cockburn’s show was geared up with arena sized lighting and sound production equipement, a bit overwhelming for the modest sized concert space. But that did not impact his intimate connection with the audience. At 72 he talks and performs to his audience with ease, wit… Continue reading Bruce Cockburn Live
The English quartet owns their stage vibing with the crowd from the first opening downbeat. Playing to the Halloween spirit, they surprised the audience by being their own opening act billed at The Gin and Tonics customed as, and playing a tribute to Oasis. The crowd went crazy only upping the energy for their own headline… Continue reading The Struts live in Chicago
Delivering their expected high energy set this time had a few new musical additions: Ty performs on trombone and the addition of Brian London on keyboards expanding on an already big sounds. Always one to crank up the crowd, it was clear that fans came out for their set as much as the headliner. Don’t miss… Continue reading Vintage Trouble live in Chicago
Riot Fest is one of the most unique destination music festivals in the country because of the music mix, a combination of punk, ska, pop, reggae, metal and rock. Add in the carnival sideshows and daredevil performances this weekend offers something not seen elsewhere in one setting. Center to the festival are the sponsoring music venues that… Continue reading Riot Fest Chicago 2017
Gogol Bordello took the stage by 11:00 PM the day after playing a main stage performance at the festival. Undefinable by any conventional music category, Bordello’s music is best described as gypsy-punk between the slamming tempos combined with accordion and violin. From the first downbeat, the dance floor was pulsating and the crowd sang along with fists in… Continue reading Gogol Bordello Riotfest After Show
