Review: John Mellencamp at Chicago Theatre
John Mellencamp has made a career out of singing songs populated by common folks trying to make the best of difficult circumstances. Playing the first of a two-night stand Tuesday...
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Review: Jason Isbell connects at Orchestra Hall
Jason Isbell arrived Thursday at Orchestra Hall an acclaimed singer-songwriter still identified by many as a former member of Drive-By Truckers. He left having established a name for himself as...
Protomartyr brought raw emotion to life
Protomartyr vocalist Joe Casey often conveyed the impression of a harmless drunken crank bellied up to a dive bar Thursday at a packed Lincoln Hall. Dressed in a sports coat,...
Bob Seger full of conviction, energy at United Center
Bob Seger could've just coasted on the familiarity of his dozens of hits Thursday at a packed United Center. Instead, the dependable heartland rock veteran put on a clinic for...
Justin Townes Earle laid it all on the table
Justin Townes Earle didn't shy away from even the most incriminating personal topics during a soul-baring solo performance Wednesday at a sold-out Space. Introducing songs by relaying stories about smoking...
Wilco begins 6-night stand with loose, upbeat set
It turns out you can go home again. Kicking off a sold-out six-night residency at Riviera Theatre with a pop-heavy set on Friday, Wilco returned in fine spirits to the...
St. Vincent shredded all, including convention
While the inanimate "David Bowie Is" exhibit remained on display at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Tuesday, a living embodiment of much of what the Thin White Duke symbolized...
Twin Peaks embraces chaos with sense of adventure
Twin Peaks had all they could do to keep chaos at bay during a frenetic homecoming Thursday at a sold-out Lincoln Hall. Playing to an enthusiastic audience, the Chicago band...
Afghan Whigs uncompromising at Metro
Never known for a tame disposition, the Afghan Whigs arrived at a packed Metro on Friday seeking revenge and craving lust. They got both, and then some. Playing with bloodthirsty...
Bigger, better Black Keys thrive at United Center
Evidence of the changes that shaped the Black Keys' rise out of mid-sized clubs and advancement into arenas over the past five years was on display at a sold-out United...