Music and Concerts – Page 56

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...

Doechii performs at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Oct. 14, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Review: The fearless, flawless Doechii has outgrown the Aragon Ballroom

By Britt Julious

October 15, 2025 at 11:20 a.m.

Doechii's "Live From the Swamp Tour" is a theatrical extravaganza that allows her to be...

Soundhustla Carl & the J. Grant Experience performs at The Promontory in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, May 1, 2021. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Hyde Park music venue The Promontory will close

By Nina Metz

October 14, 2025 at 1:19 p.m.

The entertainment venue on Chicago's South Side is set to host its last performance New...

D'Angelo performs at the United Center, Sept. 13, 2012, in Chicago. (Taylor Glascock/for the baiduhai)

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

By Jonathan Landrum Jr.

October 14, 2025 at 12:26 p.m.

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering...

FILE – Taylor Swift arrives at the 67th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Taylor Swift announces new ‘Eras Tour’ docuseries and concert film for Disney+: How to watch

By Maria Sherman

October 13, 2025 at 12:31 p.m.

Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” has come to a close — but the show must go...

Pianist Sullivan Fortner & His Galactic Friends perform on Oct. 10 at the Logan Center for the Arts in Hyde Park as part of UChicago Presents. (Alyssa Bryn Herring)

Review: In Sun Ra tribute, pianist Sullivan Fortner launches the Logan Center into orbit

By Hannah Edgar

October 11, 2025 at 1:47 p.m.

His memorable concert Friday at the University of Chicago was joined by the “Galactic Friends,”...

Chance the Rapper performs at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Review: ‘We Back’ concert is Chance the Rapper older, wiser, but still looking up

By Bob Gendron

October 11, 2025 at 12:33 p.m.

His concert on Northerly Island to launch his "And We Back Tour" embraced his Chicago...

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra launches its 76th season with solid finances and a growing audience after near-bankruptcy just four years ago. (Elgin Symphony Orchestra)

Elgin Symphony reverses fate, operating in the black after near bankruptcy in 2021

By Mike Danahey

October 13, 2025 at 1:13 p.m.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra launches its 76th season with solid finances and a growing audience after...

Acclaimed pianist Mio Nakamura will perform the world premiere of Alex Groesch’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” on June 14 with The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest. (Benjamin Foote)

The Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest focuses on soloists in new season

By Myrna Petlicki

October 10, 2025 at 2:01 p.m.

Soloists will shine during “Season of Stars,” The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest’s...

A musical manuscript of 'Good Vibrations' is displayed in London, Thursday, April 18, 2013. A large archive collection of The Beach Boys early compositions, contracts, publishing agreements, hand written songs and hand written musical manuscripts will be auctioned this month in one lot. The archive is being auctioned by closed bidding by The Fame Bureau in London, and bids are accepted up to May 15. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Today in History: Beach Boys release ‘Good Vibrations’

By Associated Press

October 10, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On Oct. 10, 1966, the Beach Boys’ single “Good Vibrations,” written by Brian Wilson and...

Common performs on Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Common’s journey from Chicago Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer: ‘Basketball has a soul to it’

By Jonathan Landrum Jr.

October 9, 2025 at 12:05 p.m.

Common has teamed up with his longtime collaborators to compose “Victory” as the official theme...