Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band hit Chicago for two sold out shows at Thalia Hall on March 7th& 8th. The group wasted no time in unpacking their box of Grateful Dead goodness, starting off Thursday’s show with eleven classic Dead tunes before deviating from the catalog for the …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Tesla at House of Blues in Chicago, IL 02.06.19
California hard rock quintet Tesla is back in 2019, with a tour in support of a new album, Shock, their 8thstudio effort, debuting on March 8th(two songs, Shock and Taste Like are currently available). The band hit Chicago for two shows at the House of Blues on February 5thand 6th, …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Chris Robinson Brotherhood at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL. 01.25.19
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood can rest assured that every one of their fans who came out to their 2019 tour opener on January 25that Chicago’s Thalia Hall is of the hardcore variety, given the sub-zero temperatures they braved to be there. And while the wisdom of starting a tour in …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Greta Van Fleet at Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL. 12/12/18
Michigan’s Greta Van Fleet has taken Chicago by storm, selling out three nights at the famed Aragon Ballroom, as they tour in support of their recent album, Anthem Of The Peaceful Army. The group kicked off their mini-residency on Wednesday, December 12th, with the energetic and melodic tune, The Cold …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Smashing Pumpkins at Aragon Ballroom – 11/30/18 Chicago, IL.
Chicago’s own Smashing Pumpkins headlined 101WKQX’s The Night’s We Stole Christmas on Friday, November 30th at the famed Aragon Ballroom. The show was a sweaty, sardine can sell-out that saw the hometown heroes play a varied setlist that included hits, deep tracks, cover songs, and new tunes from their recently released …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Metallica at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, IL on October 16, 2018
Metallica kicked off the second leg of their tour in support of their recent album, Hardwired… To Self-Destruct, in Milwaukee on 10/16/18. At least the promo email I got called it the opening of the second leg of the tour. But it seems hard to believe this is only the …
Read More »Gallery: Stereophonics at The Vic Theatre 9/11/18, Chicago, IL.
Welsh rockers, Stereophonics, made a rare appearance on this side of the pond, playing an intimate show at Chicago’s The Vic Theatre on 9/11/18. The band mesmerized with a stunning light show and a lengthy set that had a little something for every fan, finishing the show with a favorite …
Read More »Gallery & Review: The Dead Daisies at The Forge – 8/17/18 Joliet, IL.
The Dead Daisies are back on the road in North America, supporting their recent album, BURN IT DOWN. The band is quickly establishing itself as one of the hardest working in rock. They tour frequently, often playing multiple nights in a row…the current tour packs approximately 24 shows in the …
Read More »Gallery: Foreigner at Wisconsin State Fair 8/11/18, Milwaukee, WI.
70’s/80’s rock powerhouse Foreigner finished their summer tour with Whitesnake and Jason Bonham’s “Led Zeppelin Evening,” by reuniting with the original lineup for a show in Sturgis, South Dakota, and two additional shows in the midwest. The band rocked the Wisconsin State Fair main stage on August 11th, playing the …
Read More »Gallery & Review: Ann Wilson, Paul Rodgers & Jeck Beck Live in Chicago 7/29/18
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 …
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