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A man wearing sunglasses and a brown shirt plays an electric guitar on stage in front of a brick wall, with a microphone stand nearby.

by David Witter | July 21, 2026

Chicago Musicians Unite to Perform for Immigrant and Refugee Rights “Songs of Protest, Sounds of Freedom” was organized by Space co-owner Dave Specter, who was driven to action by ICE's recent presence in Chicago communities.

Three young people sit close together outdoors on a cloudy, foggy day, with water in the background. They are dressed in jackets and appear relaxed, smiling and looking at the camera.

by Elizabeth Jakaitis | June 23, 2026

Widemouth Finds Meaning in the Quiet Details on “No Gasoline” On their debut album, Chicago band Widemouth finds meaning in friendship, memory and the unfinished business of growing older.

A woman in a floral outfit sits on a dark blue couch playing an acoustic guitar. She has wavy brown hair and is positioned against a white brick wall.

by Dylan Weinert | June 9, 2026

A 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.

Orchestra playing below Christmas wreaths in orchestra hall.

by Todd Hieggelke | November 25, 2025

Music Top 5: December 2025

by David Witter | March 25, 2025

Full of Heart: A Preview of Gary Louris at Old Town School of Folk Music

by Craig Bechtel | February 13, 2024

Sweeter and Lovelier: A Preview of The Jayhawks at Evanston Space

by David Witter | January 23, 2024

Not Your Typical Country: A Preview of Lizzie No at Sleeping Village

by Brian Hieggelke | October 3, 2023

Music Top 5: October 2023

by Patrick Roberts | May 20, 2022

Wednesday’s Child: A Preview of Orville Peck at Riviera Theatre

by Bill Kopp | July 24, 2019

Multigenre Master: A Preview of Eilen Jewell at Hey Nonny

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