Brendan Benson might be best known as Jack White's foil in the Raconteurs, but beyond his involvement in that high profile band exists a strong solo...
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Thinking of the third and final day of Lollapalooza 2009, one word comes to mind: Hot. It was really, really hot. So hot that festival employees were...
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After a rainy and muddy day one of Lollapalooza, the Saturday installment of the fest thankfully went down much more smoothly. The day was dry, at...
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Grand Duchy topped off day one of Wicker Park Fest Saturday night with a headlining slot on the North Stage. Unfortunately, the performance was a bit...
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There are a few key elements to expect from a Morrissey gig: Eccentricity, unpredictability, stellar material and truly compelling stage presence. All...
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"Thank you for making my day," rock icon Chrissie Hynde told the crowd at the Riviera Sunday night as she left the stage at the end of the...
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Rewind two weeks: I walk up to the front doors of the Auditorium Theatre to find the night's Smashing Pumpkins show - the fourth and final in a series...
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I caught Soul Asylum Friday night at the final installment of this summer's concert series at Lincoln Park Zoo. It was a high energy, rockin' show,...
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Seasoned new wave rockers Blondie played Lincoln Park Zoo (yes, the zoo) Friday night as part of a tour honoring the 30th anniversary of their classic...
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As if the post-storm rainbow and beautiful weather weren't enough, singer-songwriter Josh Ritter gave the Sunday night Taste of Randolph Street crowd...
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