Reviews

Vickie Vaughn Band

Short and to the point, this six-song EP includes four tunes by band members, one contemporary song by old-time-music rising-star Cahalen Morrison, and the classic “Workin’ on a Building,” by … Read more

Ace Frehley

September 15th was a tough night to play a gig in Chicago thanks to the massive AC/DC show at Wrigley Field, and the not quite half full Aracada Theater reflected … Read more

Tennessee Ernie Ford

No expense has been spared on this spectacular box set celebrating the career of the pioneer boundary-breaker of the 1950s. Before Elvis Presley made white sound black, Tennessee Ernie Ford … Read more

Riot Fest

Photos by Laura Sedor Three days of fun in Chicago with a little controversy thrown in – no this isn’t Lolla, this is Riot Fest. Around since 2012, this outdoor … Read more

Brent Best

Saddled with an unlikely name and even more unlikely lack of broader success, Texas band Slobberbone never came close to achieving the notoriety that clearly seemed their due. Therefore, one … Read more

Zac Harmon

Zac Harmon was among the producers of Black Uhuru’s Mystical Truth album, which received a 1994 Grammy nomination. As a guitarist, he’s been compared to Freddie King. As a songwriter, … Read more

Colin Linden

Colin Linden considers himself a blues artist in the fundamental sense. But the acclaimed guitarist from Canada, now a Nashville mainstay, smokes it impressively across a much wider stage. Rich … Read more

Kim Edwards

It’s not just the fact that there’s probably lots of people who can relate to the title of Kim Edwards’ sophomore set, Lovers And Loners. After all, chances are that … Read more

Glen Campbell

Arriving in the midst of Glen Campbell’s well documented battle with Alzheimer’s — so thoroughly and poignantly documented in the award winning film “I’ll Be Me” — this archival concert, … Read more

Johnny Mathis

Johnny Mathis turns 80 this year, but his voice and music are ageless. One of the greatest vocalists of our time—I include Sinatra, Streisand, Mercury and Franklin—Mathis has sold 17 … Read more