AAHH! Fest canceled; return planned for 2018
Rapper Common's AAHH! Fest has been canceled, citing a need to "retool" the initiative to "create an experience that goes far beyond an outdoor music event." The announcement was made...
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At MCA, Solange delves into music, art and black women’s ‘magic grace’
'White people, this is not for you!" fans shouted Wednesday night outside of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago's Edlis Neeson Theater. Those fans were hoping to catch a glimpse...
What a month of ditching alcohol taught me
I go to work, then I go out — tracing different parts of the city to hear music, check out art spaces or catch up with friends, drink in hand....
Bob Seger announces ‘Runaway Train Tour;’ wraps in Chicago in November
Roots-rocker Bob Seger and his Silver Bullet band have announced the extension of their "Runaway Train Tour." The 30-date tour will wrap up at Allstate Arena November 17. Additional dates...
Alice Cooper to open showing of ‘Wayne’s World’ in Millennium Park
The Godfather of Shock Rock, Alice Cooper will appear at Millennium Park Tuesday to introduce and discuss "Wayne's World," before the showing of the film at Jay Pritzker Pavilion. City...
Red Bull Sound Select’s ’30 Days’ concert series coming to Chicago
Red Bull launched its artist development program Sound Select in 2012, aiming to break buzz-bands and upcoming artists with help from local tastemakers in different cities across the country. Two...
Billy Corgan now goes by ‘William Patrick;’ playing two nights at Athenaeum Theatre
Smashing Pumpkins' infamous ringleader, Billy — or William Patrick Corgan is playing two nights at the Athenaeum Theater October 24 and 25 in support of his upcoming solo album "Ogilala."...
Shania Twain is bringing her ‘Now’ tour to United Center
Country superstar Shania Twain will return to Chicago in support of her upcoming album "Now," playing the United Center May 19, 2018. The "Now" tour marks Twain's first since 2015's...
Jamila Woods releases CPS student written/directed music video for ‘LSD’
In May, R&B artist Jamila Woods announced she had teamed-up with Chance the Rapper and Chicago-based studio VAM for a new music video for her single "LSD." Woods, Chance and...
Big Star, known for slinging tacos, launches record label
Eight years after opening its doors, Wicker Park's Big Star — known for slinging tacos and whiskey until the wee hours of the morning- is launching its very own in-house...