Music and Concerts – Page 64

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...

Nine Inch Nails played the first of two concerts on its "Peel It Back" tour at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2025. (Bob Gendron / for the baiduhai)

Review: Nine Inch Nails digs into its older tracks without ever sounding nostalgic

By Bob Gendron

August 20, 2025 at 10:17 a.m.

On the first of a two-night stand at the United Center, Trent Reznor and company...

Screaming teens watch the Beatles perform on Aug. 20, 1965, at Comiskey Park. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: The Beatles play two shows at Comiskey Park, and scarcely a note was heard

By Kori Rumore

August 20, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 20, according...

Jim Dooley, a member of the longtime Chicago band The Dooley Brothers, died Aug. 8, 2025. (Mike Dooley)

Column: Remembering Jim Dooley of The Dooley Brothers, the man and his music

By Rick Kogan

August 19, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Jim and his musical family had performed in Chicago for many years. They were once...

The "Kind of Blue" album cover is on display at Bull Moose record store in Portland, Maine, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 on the 60th anniversary of the album’s release. (AP Photo/David Sharp)

Today in History: Miles Davis releases ‘Kind of Blue’

By Associated Press

August 17, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On August 17, 1959, trumpeter Miles Davis released “Kind of Blue,” regarded as one of...

Jana McIntyre, left, sings as Grant Park Music Festival music director Giancarlo Guerrero conducts the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus in a performance of “Carmina Burana” at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago's Millennium Park on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Review: Guerrero and the Grant Park Music Festival close the season with a rousing ‘Carmina Burana’

By Hannah Edgar

August 16, 2025 at 3:38 p.m.

In his first season as Grant Park artistic director and principal conductor, Giancarlo Guerrero has...

Kid Capri, a noted hip-hop artist, producer and DJ, will be headlining this year's Love on the Lawn music fest on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in downtown Elgin's Festival Park. (Kid Capri)

Kid Capri to be headliner at this year’s Love on the Lawn music fest in Elgin

By Annie Alleman

August 26, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

This Saturday's Love on the Lawn music fest in Elgin's Festival Park to feature Kid...

FILE – Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, right, appears with singer Taylor Swift after the Chiefs victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Every major update from Taylor Swift’s first appearance on the Kelces’ ‘New Heights’ podcast

By Associated Press

August 14, 2025 at 11:19 a.m.

Here's how you can watch or listen to Taylor Swift’s episode of the “New Heights”...

Jay Friedman, principal trombone of the Chicago Symphony, photographed with his collection of German-made 19th-century trombones. Friedman will retire in Sept. as the longest-serving member of the CSO, having joined in 1962, August 4, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Jay Friedman, the CSO’s history-making principal trombonist, retires

By Hannah Edgar

August 13, 2025 at 4:28 p.m.

After a staggering 63 years with the orchestra, Friedman officially retires on Sept. 14.

A group of advocates who are concerned with the preserving views of Wilder Mansion gather Aug. 4 at the mansion in Elmhurst, potentially near a new Park District band shell. (Paulina Czupryna/Pioneer Press)

Planned band shell in Elmhurst creates debate over fear it will detract from Wilder Mansion

By Paulina Czupryna

August 15, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.

Elmhurst Park District plans a new band shell in Wilder Park, but some say the...

Taylor Swift performs "Cruel Summer" at Soldier Field on the opening night of the Chicago stop of her Eras Tour on June 2, 2023. (Shanna Madison/baiduhai)

Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

By Maria Sherman

August 12, 2025 at 6:17 a.m.

Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album,...