Music and Concerts – Page 37

Baritone Thomas Hampson in a performance of William Walton’s "Belshazzar's Feast" with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, led by Klaus Mäkelä. (Todd Rosenberg)

Review: Mäkelä and CSO bring back a delicious ‘Feast’

By Hannah Edgar

October 9, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.

Fifty years have passed since the Chicago Symphony last played “Belshazzar’s Feast” by English composer...

All the artists stand together on stage after singing “Paradise” at the Chicago Theatre for Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine tribute show, Oct. 8, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)

Review: A heartfelt tribute to John Prine let his music and legacy shine through

By Bob Gendron

October 9, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Musicians from Margo Price to Jeff Tweedy covered the late singer-songwriter's songs and channeled his...

Damon Albarn of the Gorillaz on their Mountain Tour at the United Center on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Chicago. (Vincent D. Johnson/for the baiduhai)

Review: At the United Center, a lesson in why people love the Gorillaz

By Britt Julious

October 9, 2026 at 12:18 p.m.

I learned that Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have created something far greater than what...

Zara Larsson performs at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago for her Midnight Sun Tour on March 15, 2026. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)

Review: Zara Larsson deserves to be a superstar at last

By Britt Julious

March 16, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

The Swedish pop star has been waiting years for her breakout moment, and her tour...

In this handout photo provided by The Academy, Buddy Guy poses backstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Richard Harbaugh / The Academy via Getty Images)

Buddy Guy performs with ‘Sinners’ cast at Academy Awards

By Mark Kennedy

March 16, 2026 at 6:19 a.m.

Buddy Guy joined singer-actor Miles Caton and songwriter Raphael Saadiq to perform the song “I Lied to...

Soprano Meghan Kasanders will perform “Coming Home — A Benefit Concert” at the Westchester Community Church on March 28 to benefit the Westchester Food Pantry. (Meghan Kasanders)

Meghan Kasanders returning to her roots with benefit concert in Westchester

By Myrna Petlicki

March 15, 2026 at 5:03 a.m.

Soprano Meghan Kasanders was active at the Westchester Community Church throughout her childhood and is...

Live Nation, Ticketmaster trial to resume after 7 states join a Justice Department settlement

By Larry Neumeister

March 13, 2026 at 7:04 p.m.

More than 30 states will resume their antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on...

DJ Marshmello performs at the 2017 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 23, 2017, in Indio, California. (Christopher Polk/Getty)

White Sox announce postgame concerts by Marshmello, Ja Rule and Cole Swindell

By Doug George

March 12, 2026 at 11:41 a.m.

The Chicago White Sox will host Friday night postgame concerts by Marshmello, Ja Rule and Cole Swindell at Rate...

Seniors showed off their finest clothes on an impromptu fashion runway at the KOCO Silver Fox Black History Month Pop-Up event last month. The event spotlighted African American fashions. (Kenwood-Oakland Community Organization)

First round of Neighborhood Capital Fund gives almost $8M to projects in underinvested communities

By Darcel Rockett

March 19, 2026 at 8:51 p.m.

The Neighborhood Capital Fund, established in 2025, will grant approximately $20 million to Chicago organizations...

The Ravinia Festival in Highland Park has announced music artists for its summer 2026 season. (John J. Kim / baiduhai)

Ravinia Festival this summer: The CSO, Paul Simon and Ricky Martin in a brand new Pavilion

By Hannah Edgar

March 12, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

The Ravinia Festival’s wide-ranging 2026 season celebrates the newly refurbished Pavilion.

The exterior of Rihanna’s residence is shown Monday, March 9, 2026, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Woman faces first court appearance after shots were fired at Rihanna’s house

By Andrew Dalton

March 10, 2026 at 4:01 p.m.

A Florida woman arrested on suspicion of firing gunshots at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home while...

Blues on the Fox, an annual celebration of blues music, returns June 14-15 to RiverEdge Park in Aurora. (Thomas J. King)

Beach Boys set to perform this summer at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

By Aurora Beacon-News

March 10, 2026 at 2:37 p.m.

The Beach Boys will perform at RiverEdge Park at 360 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora...

Honey Dijon performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on April 15, 2017, in Indio, California. (Matt Cowan/Getty)

ARC Music Festival expands to 4 days in Union Park; North Coast also on sale

By Doug George

March 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

An expanded ARC and North Coast have announced headliners for their festivals of EDM, house...