To celebrate the 88th birthday of distinguished Chicago composer and Pulitzer Prize winner Bernard Rands, the Spektral Quartet performed nine world premieres at Constellation on Pi day, Monday night, 3/14. […]
Dream-pop duo Sports made their much anticipated return to Lincoln Hall with nothing short of a mesmerizing set last Thursday. It seems like forever ago that the band announced they […]
When Gang of Four announced their reunion, I was over the moon. Purveyors of dancey post punk new wave jams, Gang of Four feels like a band that should always […]
Oh House of Vans, you have been missed. Ever since its inception in 2017, House of Vans has brought amazing free shows and an inviting skate park to the West […]
The French string quartet Quatuor Diotima offered a vivacious performance on Friday night at Mandel Hall in Hyde Park. An ensemble-in-residence at University of Chicago, this was Diotima’s Chicago premier; […]
Joseph Bologne was a singular figure in the annals of music. Born in 1745 to a French plantation owner and a slave mother on the Caribbean island colony of Guadeloupe […]
This past Tuesday, Lucy Dacus returned to Thalia Hall exactly three years to the day since her appearance at the beautiful venue. Originally her show was set to take place […]
Love was certainly in the air at Thalia Hall on Valentine’s Day. Couples filled the venue and the lovey day was in full effect. The lineup seemed utterly perfect for […]
Current Joys, the incredible project of Nick Rattigan, brought Valentine’s day early to Thalia Hall on Saturday night with their heart wrenching tunes about love, heartbreak, and all the emotions […]
It’s been another weird year for music. While things have started looking up with venues opening back up in the latter half of the year and bands getting back into […]
“Lovely and earnest indie pop,” as described by Chicago Deli Magazine, MICH is everything in this statement with a little more sensation. Mich Shirley, lead songwriter, creator and guitarist, debuted the […]
Let’s be honest, it’s still a little scary to go to concerts right now. But, fans made the trek to Lincoln Hall to see Rebecca Black on a chilly Tuesday night, and they weren’t disappointed.