I got to House of Blues just a few minutes after doors opened for up-and-coming Mexican singer Kenia OS’s first show in Chicago. The line to get in, which I opted to skip after picking up my photo pass, went around the building, down the block, and past the river. The longest line I’ve ever seen for a show there. I’ve only recently learned about … Continue reading Kenia OS-House of Blues 3/15/23
I already posted about The Gaslight Anthem show that I saw Monday night, but I didn’t want to forget about the opening set that got the night started. Tigers Jaw was there to support the newly reunited boys from Jersey, and also to play some of their new songs from their latest album I Won’t Care How You Remember Me, which came out last year. … Continue reading Tigers Jaw at Riviera Theatre 9/26/22
Last week I was on here talking about the band Voxtrot reuniting after a decade-long break to play a handful of shows in the biggest markets. Last night I saw another band that got back together after a long break, but The Gaslight Anthem is doing it a little bigger. They’ve got a full tour and they’re already talking about making another album, eight years … Continue reading The Gaslight Anthem at Riviera Theatre 9/26/22
Day 3 of Pitchfork just ended with a headlining set by The Roots. I’m sure it was great, but I spent the day at home editing a couple thousand pictures that I took over the first two days of the fest. It’s crazy, but every year I tell myself I’m going to take less photos and make it easy, and every year I stick the … Continue reading 2022 Pitchfork Music Festival-Day 1
It’s been over a decade since I first wrote about Ezra Furman. Since then, I’ve said pretty much everything a person could possibly say about an artist they greatly respect and admire. She’s one of the greatest songwriters I’ve ever had the pleasure to hear. She’s one of the fiercest performers I’ve ever seen. And she’s one of the most humble human beings I’ve ever … Continue reading Ezra Furman at Thalia Hall 6/1/22
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