Bob Kostanczuk

The Rascals were big players in the vibrant pop-music scene of the 1960s. Lead singer and songwriter Felix Cavaliere helped guide the group into the Rock & Roll Hall of...

Twice nominated for Grammy Awards, Mindi Abair has moved to the front and center as a saxophonist who commands attention. Aerosmith took note, and brought her along on tour. Abair...

A stirring taste of Italy will be delivered in symphonic form at Valparaiso’s Memorial Opera House. The South Shore Orchestra opens its 14th season with “Roman Invasion: Music of Ottorino...

The relationship of two tormented lovers who inexorably continue their dysfunctional hookup is at the core of a production from Chicago Street Theatre of Valparaiso. Sam Shepard's "Fool for Love"...

From a career standpoint, Billy Gardell hit the jackpot with “Mike & Molly.” “It was life changing,” Gardell said in regard to the hit CBS sitcom that ran from 2010-2016,...

Mat Franco has magic for a new age. He won Season 9 of NBC's "America's Got Talent," and momentum followed the television triumph. "It's really changed my life," Franco said...

An event at Valparaiso’s Memorial Opera House will offer insight on how melodies are made. The South Shore Orchestra presents “Peter and the Wolf: A Musical Symphony For All Ages”...

Flute and guitar unite to deliver Duo Sequenza's special take on classical music. With a focus on current classical fare, Debra Silvert and Paul Bowman rank as well-traveled proponents of...

The works of stellar Broadway composers get the spotlight in a twin set of concerts by the Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra. "Show Boat and Show Tunes" is being presented at...

The realm of workingman's rock 'n' roll has seemed to suit Eddie Money. He feels the label suits him. "I think it's very accurate," Money said in a recent phone...