The three founding members of the original UB40 (established in Birmingham, England in 1978) have added their names to the marquee to let the world know they’re ready to take care of business. Frontman Ali Campbell, toaster Astro, and keyboardist Mickey Virtue re-ignited the best of UB40’s vast catalog with an 8-piece backing band that… Continue reading Ali Campbell of UB40 Gets the Job Done
Thursday, August 27th 2015: The legendary roots reggae band from Birmingham, England fired up the House of Blues in Chicago earlier on its cross-country trek. The band played two lively and lengthy sets that included “Babylon Makes the Rules” from the 1978 release Tribute to the Martyrs, “Steppin’ Out” and “Roller Skates” from the 1984 album Earth Crisis,… Continue reading Steel Pulse Is Still Reggae Strong
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Sisters Leah and Chloe Smith front Rising Appalachia with a steeped tradition of music from their folk upbringing mashed with world-beat, grooves, stunning harmonies and a swaying soulfulness. The music is uplifting, inspiring, danceable and connecting in ways that affirms the human spirit. Touring in support of their latest release ‘Wider Circle’ they are promoting… Continue reading Rising Appalachia with Special Guest Dustin Thomas
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Mike Peters, front man and songwriter for The Alarm played live at Shank Hall Milwaukee on a brief one-man acoustic tour as he worked his way west to perform a special fundraiser at Red Rocks Colorado for the Love Hope Strength cancer foundation. Peters is the founder of the cause and is a personal mission… Continue reading Mike Peters from The Alarm Live.
Saturday, September 19th Farm Aid celebrated its 30th anniversary at Northerly Island in Chicago with an urgency and passion to spread the word, take action and broaden the awareness of the severe issues around farming in American. A perfect sunny day for an outdoor festival, the event started off with a press conference, speakers and… Continue reading Farm Aid: The 30th Anniversary
