by Dylan Weinert | June 9, 2026A Special Occasion: Nora O’Connor’s Weekly Residency at The Hideout A solo Nora O’Connor is still a rare sighting, making this four-show arrangement a particularly special run.
by Craig Bechtel | June 4, 2026Making a Name with “Food & Liquor” Chicago native Lupe Fiasco celebrates his debut album's twentieth anniversary over two nights at The Salt Shed.
by David Witter | June 2, 2026The Rail-Riding Folk Hero Alynda Segarra Lands in Chicago With a Live Album Segarra has walked the legendary walk of American folk mythology, spending nearly a decade hitchhiking, busking on the streets of New Orleans and riding the rails like Woody Guthrie.
by Joe Cothrel | May 21, 2026Remembering Chicago Jazz Great Eddie Harris “Listen Here!” is a tribute to the Chicago-born jazz saxophone legend with words and music at Oak Woods Cemetery Chapel.
by Craig Bechtel | May 19, 2026How the Blues Chose Toronzo Cannon The Chicago blues musician plays a series of local shows in the weeks ahead, at venues from Evanston's Space to the Blues Fest in Millennium Park.
by Elizabeth Jakaitis | May 14, 2026Waiting for Brighter Days with Hazel City On “goblynmarkytt,” Hazel City—the solo project of Twin Peaks’ Clay Frankel—holds onto hope just as Twin Peaks returns to Thalia Hall this week for an eight-night run.
by Joe Cothrel | May 7, 2026Jeff Parker’s Homecoming for “Happy Today,” a Live-Performance Record and Film International Anthem hosted a screening event for The Jeff Parker ETA IVtet's new release at The Land School.
by Joshua Bohnsack | May 5, 2026Trusting Her Voice: Gia Margaret Is “Singing” Again The Chicago native discusses her new album, her songwriting approach and collaboration with other artists.
by Teddy Sandler | May 1, 2026Hot on the Heels Celebrates Twenty Years of Uncomfortable Music The monthly Chicago party hosted by Beau Wanzer at the California Clipper (and previously Danny's Tavern) will mark the milestone with its first Saturday edition.
