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WEBPulp Aragon Ballroom Chicago, IL September 8th, 2024 Recap and photos by Curt Baran They gained success during the Brit Pop era with Blur, The Charlatans, Oasis, and dozens of others. By the mid-90s, they had carved out an expansive international audience, spurred by a reputation as an explosive live act.
Media: January 2022 • Signal Stays Strong at MeTV FM
WEBFor the last few years, fans of MeTV FM (87.7FM) in Chicago have been bracing for their favorite station to be shut down by the FCC. Program director Rick O’Dell has good news for them if they haven’t heard it yet. “We reached a critical point last July where the FCC had imposed a deadline, whereby they required all 87.7 stations to be digital or go off the air,” he explains.
Tom Shaer - Illinois Entertainer
WEBNov 1, 2017 — Tom Shaer’s career in Chicago media includes stints as the morning man (and first voice ever) on the Score, ESPN AM 1000, morning sports anchor on WBBM News radio, and TV sports anchor at Channel 5, among other positions, but the Massachusetts native got his start in the business in Boston, and he did it […] Continue Reading.
Live Review: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss - Illinois Entertainer
WEBWednesday, June 12, 2024. Review by Jeff Elbel. Photos by Kyle Dunleavy/Ravinia Festival. Wednesday’s concert at Ravinia Festival celebrated the seemingly serendipitous pairing of rock legend Robert Plant and bluegrass torchbearer Alison Krauss. While emphasizing roots music and Americana, the bandleaders’ partnership testified to the ...
Live Review and Photo Gallery: Bruce Springsteen at Wrigley Field ...
WEBAug 11, 2023 — Bruce Sprin gsteen and the E Street Band. Wrigley Field, Chicago, I L. Fri day, August 11, 2023. Review by J eff Elbel. Photos by Curt Baran. After packing Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band ushered in the weekend with a s econd sold-out performance on F riday night in th e Cubs ’ outfield.. At show t ime, the members of the E Street Band emerged in single ...
IE 2024 Record Store Day Guide : Illinois Entertainer
WEBApr 13, 2024 — The first Record Store Day took place on April 19, 2008. Today, Record Store Day is celebrated at independently owned brick-and-mortar record stores around the world. IE celebrates RSD twice a year, featuring local stores, RSD previews, and album reviews. If you missed the 2024 Record Store Day title list, it’s featured in our guide.
Young The Giant - Illinois Entertainer
WEBAug 15, 2024 — Cage The Elephant Young The Giant. Credit Union 1 Arena . Chicago, IL. Thursday, August 15, 2024. Photos and Live Review by Jeff Elbel. Cage the Elephant singer Matt Shultz is breaking new ground on the band ’ s tour, support ing its Neon Pill album. In the early 2000s, P eter Gabriel vis ited the former Tweeter Center in Tinley Park and used th e relatively new Segway technology while ...
Olivia Dean - Illinois Entertainer
WEBAug 6, 2024 — Lollapalooza 2024 Thursday, August 1 Day One (Part Two) Grant Park Chicago, Il Recap and photos by Curt Baran It’s the time of year in Chicago when the big dog comes and lays on the city’s front lawn. Lollapalooza returned to Grant Park this past weekend and brought with it a performance that will prove […]
IE Monthly Music Calendar - Illinois Entertainer
WEBRecent Posts. Cover Story: Myles Kennedy • The Golden Voice; Media: October 2024 • Chicago’s Very Own Dean Richards; Recap and Gallery: Jeff Lynne’s ELO at The United Center • Chicago
Thirsty Whale Reunion - Illinois Entertainer
WEBSep 30, 2009 — The bands had their fans, but the Whale had its fans, too, and thanks to Illinois Entertainer Promotions Director Tony Labarbera, the Thirsty Whale reunion show will be held on October 24th at Shark City in Glendale Heights, preceded by Whalepalooza the night before. “It was the one thing I still wanted to do, and do right,” says Labarbera ...