Music and Concerts – Page 61

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...

Bad Bunny performs on March 28, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago. (Vincent Alban/baiduhai)

Bad Bunny explains why he isn’t touring in the US

By Los Angeles Times

September 11, 2025 at 7:13 p.m.

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny explained why he didn’t include dates in the United States...

Cory Pesaturo, who plays jazz and classic on a Korg digital accordion and other instruments, prepares to perform at the July meeting of the Chicago Accordion Club in Elmhurst. The nationally known musician played at the White House when he was 12 and has performed around the country, including for TV shows. (Melinda Moore/Daily Southtown)

Accordion aficionados gather to share love of an underappreciated instrument

By Melinda Moore

September 10, 2025 at 5:04 a.m.

Chicago Accordion Club for decades has been drawing fans of the instrument for live performances...

NPR Midwest Bureau Chief Cheryl Corley and singer, composer and bandleader Lucy Smith perform "Chicago’s Soul: The Words and Music of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield" at Warren Park on Aug. 16, 2025.

‘Chicago’s Soul’ blends the work of Gwendolyn Brooks and Curtis Mayfield in Chicago park performances

By Darcel Rockett

September 9, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

The iconic Chicagoans are the focus of the latest project by Lucy Smith of the...

Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who perform at the United Center, Sept. 7, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Review: The Who says a lovely, ragged farewell at the United Center

By Christopher Borrelli

September 8, 2025 at 3:26 p.m.

We don't always know how to watch our gods of classic rock as they get...

Doja Cat arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

MTV VMAs kick off with Lady Gaga winning artist of the year and Doja Cat performance

By Jonathan Landrum Jr.

September 7, 2025 at 7:43 p.m.

The MTV Video Music Awards kicked off Sunday with Lady Gaga winning artist of the year, setting...

Dua Lipa performs at the United Center in Chicago on Sept. 5, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Review: Among today’s female pop stars, Dua Lipa shows she’s ahead of the pack

By Bob Gendron

September 6, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.

In the first of two concerts at the United Center, the singer put on a...

Photos: Dua Lipa performs at United Center in Chicago

By Chris Sweda

September 6, 2025 at 9:44 a.m.

Dua Lipa performs at the United Center in Chicago as part of her Radical Optimism...

Doechii performs on the third day of Lollapalooza at Grant Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/for the baiduhai)

Live music fall 2025 guide: 10 can’t-miss concerts in Chicago

By Bob Gendron

September 5, 2025 at 5:41 p.m.

From Gillian Welch to a return for Doechii to David Byrne, our picks among the...

People cheer as dancers perform at El Grito Chicago, a two-day festival in celebration of Mexican Independence Day, at Grant Park’s Butler Field in Chicago on Sept. 15, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Organizers of El Grito Chicago postpone the Mexican Independence Day festival as city braces for increased immigration enforcement

By Laura Rodríguez Presa

September 4, 2025 at 7:23 p.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker said he expects immigration enforcement to begin in Chicago by the end...

Moyana Olivia is a Chicago musician and music educator. (Alexander Jibaja)

Column: Moyana’s debut album ‘Patchwork’ is a 10-track record about growth

By Britt Julious

September 4, 2025 at 4:54 p.m.

Moyana is never afraid to step outside of the box and she hopes her music...