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Chicago News & Reviews

  • Million Dollar Quartet Rocks the Apollo Theater

    Submitted by Mike Phillips on April 3, 2009 - 8:32am

    On a cold December night in 1956, four legendary musicians played together for the first and only time at the storefront studio of Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. They were Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis, later dubbed the Million Dollar Quartet. If that sounds like your glass of whiskey, head to the Apollo Theater on Lincoln Avenue and catch a one-of-a-kind show packed with some real stage and music talent.

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  • Dan Auerbach Rocks the Metro

    Submitted by Mike Phillips on March 10, 2009 - 8:59am

    Dan Auerbach, front man for The Black Keys, played a sold-out show at the Metro this past Friday. Touring to promote his solo album, Keep it Hid, it was quickly apparent that Auerbach is going to have wild success outside of The Black Keys. The set included just about every song from the solo album, a combination of blues, rock, pop and even reggae beats. It's something you won't hear from any other artist. See some live video and read the concert review on SoundCitizen.com.

  • The Sam Roberts Band Rocks Beat Kitchen

    Submitted by Mike Phillips on March 5, 2009 - 9:54am

    (Video included) Sam Roberts Band played at Beat Kitchen on Tuesday, on a stop during their US tour promoting their new record, Love At The End Of The World. The Canadian-born Roberts has yet to make a big splash in the U.S., but if this tour is any indication, it won't be long.

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  • Celebrate Fat Tuesday in Chicago - Feb. 24

    Submitted by Mike Phillips on February 23, 2009 - 1:00pm

    Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) is less than 24 hours away. And it's your last chance to be decadent before Ash Wednesday and Lent (if you're into that kind of thing.) So, consider celebrating Cajun-style, with some authentic zydeco music and good southern food. Take a look at these recommendations and get your Mardi Gras on, Tuesday, February 24.


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  • See SXSW Bands in Chicago! (Dates Included)

    Submitted by Mike Phillips on February 11, 2009 - 9:46am

    South by Southwest (SXSW) has emerged as one of, if not the premier annual music expos in the nation, both for seeing live bands and exploring the music industry as a whole. The Austin Convention Center offers a trade show featuring hundreds of speakers and industry insiders, but the gathering of top music acts is unprecedented - over 80 stages throughout downtown Austin host more than 1,800 bands over four days.

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  • Save the Date: Sam Roberts Band at Beat Kitchen, 3/3/09

    Submitted by Mike Phillips on February 4, 2009 - 11:40am

    Canadian imports the Sam Roberts Band comes into Chicago on March 3, to Beat Kitchen, one of Chicago's finest small rock venues.

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  • Black Eyed Peas' Keith Harris Talks About His Hometown Chicago

    Submitted by Mike Phillips on January 29, 2009 - 2:59pm

    "The whole soul and funk, gospel, blues ... man, that's why us Chicago musicians have something special - it's built in us to have a lot of soul."-  Keith Harris


    Black Eyed Peas' Keith Harris
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  • Concert Review: The Killers

    Submitted by Mike Phillips on January 23, 2009 - 11:29am

    Have you ever seen a band based on their albums, only to find that live they sound nothing like what you know? That's always a dissappointment. Then there's the case of The Killers, who sound better live than any recording they've ever made. So, it's a great way to hear some of their new music.

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  • Chicago Music Awards Videos

    Submitted by Mike Phillips on January 22, 2009 - 7:22am

    Check out these videos from the Chicago Music Awards:

    "Love Can't Turn Around", the first House Music top 10 on the Billboard charts: Read more »

  • Celebrating Local Musicians at the Chicago Music Awards

    Submitted by Mike Phillips on January 20, 2009 - 4:10pm

    The 28th annual Chicago Music Awards were held Sunday, January 18, on the eve of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and two days before America welcomed a new President. It was a celebration, not only of Chicago's finest musicians, but of a new era in United States history. The atmosphere was nothing short of joyous as a packed house settled in for a night of entertainment, reflection and hope, in honor of President Barack Obama.

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