Bob Gendron

Lucinda Williams has never shied away from sharing innermost feelings or confessing burning desires. Wednesday at a sold-out Space, the veteran singer-songwriter increased her closeness to subject matters by stripping...

Nostalgia rarely surprises, but when it does, the past can again seem fresh. Tuesday at the first concert of a sold-out two-night stand at Riviera, Soundgarden briefly conjured the vibe...

Pity the technician that tunes Trampled By Turtles' instruments. Thursday at a sold-out Vic, the burgeoning acoustic quintet strummed and scraped strings with the swiftness and intensity of a speed-metal...

Songs about broken vows, impoverished families and impending death aren't supposed to be pretty. Just don't tell Freakwater. Monday at a sold-out Hideout, the locally based band upended convention, filling...

Glitzy, overblown, fun, proudly cheesy: The Killers shared much in common with their Las Vegas hometown Friday at a sold-out UIC Pavilion. And just as the city serves as a...

As they do nearly every evening, bands played into the late hours Thursday at Empty Bottle. This time, however, the live performances functioned as a reminder of more important matters....

Holiday concerts needn't necessarily involve traditional carols or religious references. Just ask Andrew Bird. Wednesday at the first of three sold-out performances at Fourth Presbyterian Church, the Chicago multi-instrumentalist conveyed...

Carrie Underwood isn't waiting for Hollywood to call. She's ready for a leading role now. Wednesday at a near-capacity United Center, the country-pop superstar approached her 105-minute concert as a...