It had been well over a decade since the last time I saw Tennis perform live. It was a Lollapalooza aftershow where they were opening for The Vaccines. I missed. a good chunk of their set trying to get in, but once I did hear them playing, I was very impressed. That was at a smaller venue, the correct size for a band that was … Continue reading Tennis at Riviera Theatre, 4/7/23
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
I don’t know why I skip Gogol Bordello shows. When I’ve seen them, they fill me with a great energy and joy that most bands couldn’t dream of. The gypsy punks know how to put on a show, and they appear to have as much fun playing as the audience does listening. Kudos to the band for telling security to settle down and let the … Continue reading Fun Fun Fun Fest Day 2: Gogol Bordello
I don’t consider myself a “concert photographer.” I’m not touring with bands, doing album covers and press photos. And I’m sure as hell not making any money at it. I go to a lot of shows and write reviews that need photos, so I take them. If Kari is at the show, she’ll take them because she’s a much better photographer than I am. That … Continue reading My Favorite Photos From Pitchfork 2015
It’s easy to forget that Ok Go is a Chicago band. When I try to name some bigger acts that hail from this city, my mind immediately hits the big three: Wilco, Smashing Pumpkins, and Fall Out Boy. Maybe it’s because Ok Go moved their home base out to LA a few years ago, but they’re mostly left out of the conversation. However, when Chicago’s … Continue reading OK Go at Metro 4/3/2015
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