Kenia OS-House of Blues 3/15/23

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

Tigers Jaw at Riviera Theatre 9/26/22

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

The Gaslight Anthem 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

2022 Pitchfork Music Festival-Day 2

My plan for day 2 at Pitchfork was eerily similar to my plan for day 1-get in a little late and get out a little early. I wanted to show up around tea time to check out South London’s Dry Cleaning on the Green Stage. That’s basically what happened, except I got there about half an hour early because my assistant’s sister had sent a … Continue reading 2022 Pitchfork Music Festival-Day 2