When I recently spoke with Ann Wilson of Heart to get a preview of her upcoming solo album, Immortal, and “Stars Align” tour with Paul Rodgers and Jeff Beck ( https://musicexistence.com/blog/2018/07/21/interview-ann-wilson-of-heart-announces-new-solo-album-tour/ ), she told me the tour was “a lot of really good music.” After having seen the Chicago stop of …
Read More »Gallery & Review: Beasto Blanco at Rochaus – 7/19/18 West Dundee, IL.
When you’re Alice Cooper’s long time bass player and constantly touring the world, what do you with your free time when you are lucky enough to get some? Easy…you start your own group and head back out on the road! That’s exactly what said bassist, Chuck Garric, has done with …
Read More »Interview: Ann Wilson of Heart Announces New Solo Album & Tour
Legendary rock singer, Ann Wilson of Heart, has announced an upcoming solo album called Immortal. The album is a collection of cover songs from dearly departed musicians such as Chris Cornell (Audioslave), Tom Petty, David Bowie, Glenn Frey (the Eagles), amongst others (see full track list below), and is due …
Read More »Gallery & Review: Sebastian Bach at Concord Music Hall – 7/13/18 Chicago, IL.
Sebastian Bach played the next to last night of a seven week tour at Chicago’s Concord Music Hall on Friday the 13th. Superstition may have dictated that something would go wrong with the show. But with the exception of a stage monitor that wasn’t placed or secured to Bach’s liking …
Read More »Gallery & Review: Lynch Mob at Evanston Rocks on 6/30/18, in Evanston, IL.
It is common for musicians these days to be involved in multiple bands. And George Lynch, best known as the guitar wizard in 80’s hard rock group, Dokken, is a perfect example as he seems to be involved in several musical entities…one of which is Lynch Mob, the group he …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Poison at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, in Tinley Park, IL. 6/9/18
It may not be the 80’s anymore and the guys in Poison may not be in their 20’s anymore either, but don’t bother telling that to lead singer, Bret Michaels. He’s way too busy running around full blast on stage during the band’s current tour to hear a word you’re …
Read More »Gallery: Sons of Apollo at the Arcada Theatre 5/12/18
Sons of Apollo 5/12/18 Arcada Theatre, St. Charles , IL. By Bradley Todd Progressive rock supergroup Sons of Apollo is in the middle of their second United States tour in support of their fantastic debut album, Psychotic Symphony, which is as wonderfully diverse and polished as the musicians who make …
Read More »Gallery & Review: Gene Simmons at the Arcada Theatre 5/3/18
Gene Simmons 5/3/18 – Arcada Theatre – St. Charles, IL. By Bradley Todd While rock and roll icons KISS are on hiatus, founding member Gene Simmons hasn’t let that stop him from getting his rock on, playing solo dates since late last year. Gene is certainly out there for …
Read More »Gallery & Review: Frank Hannon at Evanston Rocks 3/15/18 – Evanston, IL.
When most people think of Frank Hannon they think of his primary gig, the popular and longstanding rock band, Tesla. But close followers know that Frank has also been prolific outside of Tesla, releasing several solo albums consisting of originals and covers of favorite numbers. The most recent of these …
Read More »Gallery & Review: Bob Weir & Phil Lesh at Chicago Theatre 3/10/18, Chicago, IL.
While the four surviving members of The Grateful Dead put an end to that band’s touring schedule with a career ending series of concerts in 2015 that concluded with three shows in Chicago, entitled Fare Thee Well, it hasn’t stopped those four members from continuing to go out and play …
Read More »Gallery: Rise Against at Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL. 11/30/17
Gallery & Review: Papa Roach at Aragon Ballroom – Chicago IL. 11/30/17
-Gallery Below Review- Papa Roach came to Chicago for a pre-Xmas treat, playing the first night (of three) of local radio station, 101 WKQX’s, The Nights We Stole Christmas event. The show also featured openers Night Riots, and headliners Rise Against. Papa Roach wasted no time getting the crowd riled …
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