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 …
Read More »Gallery: UFO, Saxon, & Jared James Nichols at Concord Music Hall 10/8/17, Chicago, IL
70’s classic rock legends, UFO, are on the road with 80’s new wave of British heavy metal legends, Saxon, with legend in the making, guitar hero Jared James Nichols in support. The trio of acts recently played Chicago’s Concord Music Hall, and the proceedings looked like this (photos appear in …
Read More »Gallery & Review: The Dead Daisies at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL. 8.10.17
The Dead Daisies, fresh off an early summer tour that saw them playing the European and South American circuit, as well as a few dates in the Far East, have just kicked off their first U. S. headlining tour. The group is playing clubs and theaters in August in support …
Read More »Gallery: Foreigner at Northerly Island in Chicago, IL. 8.09.2017
Classic rockers Foreigner are celebrating their 40th anniversary with a new retrospective album called 40, and a Summer tour that hit Chicago’s lakefront venue with the city skyline view, Northerly Island, on August 9th, 2017. Mick Jones may be the only original band member in the group these days, but …
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