Music and Concerts – Page 51

Olivia Rodrigo performs at the United Center on Oct. 11, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Review: Olivia Rodrigo, in a sea of flowers, kicking her way towards what’s next

By Christopher Borrelli

October 12, 2026 at 10:38 a.m.

In Chicago at the United Center on her "Unraveled Tour," Olivia Rodrigo leans into the...

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...

A juice glass, a portrait of the singer Bill Withers by Chicago folk artist C.M. Laster, and a single by early Chicago punk band DV8 are among the items on Steve Albini's Closet, an online auction of the belongings of the Chicago music producer who died in 2024. Astro Boy was one of Albini's favorite pop references. (Provided by Byron Coley)

Catching up with Steve Albini’s Closet, the endless online yard sale of the late Chicago music legend’s estate

By Christopher Borrelli

November 28, 2025 at 6:45 a.m.

The Chicago record producer and musician who worked with Nirvana, PJ Harvey, the Pixies died...

It's opening night for Nashville's Grand Ole Opry in its new Opera House in Opryland, U.S.A., Aug. 29, 1974. The vast park's theme, naturally, is music. The Opry moved there in March. Nashville is the city music built, it's nickname Music Town U.S.A. The swelling tide of interest in country music has pulled Nashville up with it; of the more than $200-million-worth of country music sold last year, more than 95 per cent was recorded here. (AP Photo/JD)

Today in History: Grand Ole Opry debuts on radio station WSM

By Associated Press

November 28, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Nov. 28, 1925, the Grand Ole Opry (known then as the WSM Barn Dance)...

Gospel singer Floriene Watson, seated on left with Sylvia Watson Hoston, surrounded by Amos Watson (from left), Alice Watson, Irvin Watson, Romance Watson and Vivian Watson of the Watson Singers, as well as friend and fellow gospel singer Ozella Weber. (Provided by the Willis family)

Floriene Watson Willis sang in the early days of gospel music. She taught Aretha Franklin a hymn. She’s turning 99.

By Robert M. Marovich

November 26, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

The Watson Family Singers were some of the first gospel performers on the radio, thanks...

Paul McCartney performs at the United Center, Nov. 24, 2025 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Review: Paul McCartney is still a legend, his songs bringing a Chicago audience together

By Bob Gendron

November 25, 2025 at 11:19 a.m.

The former Beatle led a concert of songs you know by heart, his pitch still...

Zach Bryan performs at the United Center in Chicago on March 5, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Zach Bryan announces 2026 US and international tour dates

By Jem Aswad

November 24, 2025 at 2:25 p.m.

Zach Bryan is set to embark on his biggest international tour yet, "With Heaven on...

Chance the Rapper poses for a portrait after performing during the third day of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on Aug. 2, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/for the baiduhai)

Chance the Rapper to co-host ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ celebration in Chicago

By Mark Kennedy

November 24, 2025 at 9:12 a.m.

ABC said Chance the Rapper will anchor the celebrations from his native Chicago for “Dick...

Jimmy Cliff performs during the Benicassim Rototom Festival in Benicassim, Castellon province, on August 16, 2014.

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

By Hillel Italie

November 24, 2025 at 7:08 a.m.

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who starred in the landmark movie “The...

Dominick Valdés Chenes, Zoie Reams, Billy Corgan, Edward Parks and Sydney Mancasola perform with the Lyric Opera Orchestra in "A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness" at Lyric Opera of Chicago. (Andrew Cioffi)

Review: ‘A Night of Mellon Collie’ at Lyric Opera reveals itself as a very Billy Corgan operatic concert

By Bob Gendron

November 22, 2025 at 12:40 p.m.

The world premiere of this musical experiment and collaboration between Billy Corgan and James Lowe...

Patti Smith performs at the Chicago Theatre on Nov. 17, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Review: Patti Smith’s ‘Horses,’ live and powerful at 50

By Christopher Borrelli

November 18, 2025 at 6:10 p.m.

At the Chicago Theatre, Patti Smith and her band tore into “Horses” from top to...

FILE – Sean Combs arrives at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Jan. 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)

LA County sheriff investigating new sex battery claim against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

By Associated Press

November 18, 2025 at 8:24 a.m.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Monday it’s investigating a new sexual battery allegation...