Music and Concerts – Page 70

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...

The band American English performs in 2019 at Elmhurst City Centre Rock the Block. The band returns Thursday to headline Willow Fest in Willow Springs, which this year combines the village's long-running community festival with the newer Blues Fest. (Graydon Megan/Pioneer Press)

Willow Fest brings the blues, sets aside quiet time for sensory sensitive people

By Jesse Wright

July 21, 2025 at 4:09 p.m.

This year’s Willow Fest in Willow Springs combines the longtime west suburban summertime celebration Willow...

FILE – Billy Joel performs “You May Be Right” during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)

Billy Joel says he’s ‘OK’ and not ‘deathly ill’ after receiving brain disorder diagnosis

By Maria Sherman

July 21, 2025 at 3:25 p.m.

Singer Billy Joel canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being...

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band perform at the Auditorium Theatre on July 19, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Review: Lyle Lovett lets his Large Band take the spotlight at the Auditorium

By Bob Gendron

July 20, 2025 at 1:11 p.m.

The ever-selfless Lyle Lovett left plenty of time for speaking with the audience and his...

Keri Maas and Rachelle Wise dance at the grand opening Friday of Harmony Square. (Andrew Burke-Stevenson/for the Daily Southtown)

Crowds flood into Tinley Park for Harmony Square debut

By Addison Wright

July 19, 2025 at 7:31 p.m.

Thousands of residents packed into Tinley Park's new Harmony Square Friday night for a concert...

Cellist Inbal Segev walks on stage before performing with the Grant Park Orchestra during the Grant Park Music Festival at Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion in Chicago on July 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Review: Grant Park Music Festival is lifted by an artist-in-residence and a poignant ‘Enigma Variations’

By Hannah Edgar

July 17, 2025 at 2:05 p.m.

Cellist Inbal Segev’s residency with the Grant Park Music Festival concluded on Wednesday. Also, a...

FILE - In this Nov. 27, 1978 file photo, singer Connie Francis poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Wally Fong, File)

Star-crossed singer Connie Francis, whose hits included ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ dead at 87

By Bob Thomas

July 17, 2025 at 7:20 a.m.

Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and 1960s whose hits include “Pretty...

Alabama Shakes, led by singer and guitarist Brittany Howard, performs at the Salt Shed on July 15, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Review: Alabama Shakes is back, reuniting for a Chicago audience outdoors at Salt Shed

By Bob Gendron

July 17, 2025 at 6:13 a.m.

The first reunion concert on the Salt Shed Fairgrounds showed a few rust spots from...

Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band's at The Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin on March 28 has been canceled. (Leah Bouchier-Hayes/United Talent Agency)

‘Simpsons’ voice actor Hank Azaria bringing Springsteen show to Elgin’s Hemmens Center

By Mike Danahey

July 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Actor Hank Azaria, who voices Police Chief Wiggum, barkeep Mo Szylak and snobby nerd Comic...

The Kids Running of the Bulls will be July 19 as part of the Hemingway Birthday Weekend presented by the Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park. (Ernest Hemingway Foundation of Oak Park)

Children’s ‘running of the bulls’ highlights Hemingway Birthday Weekend in Oak Park

By Myrna Petlicki

July 14, 2025 at 3:04 p.m.

Three days of readings, musical performances and 'running of the bulls' planned for the Hemingway...

Pianist Bruce Liu and chief festival conductor Marin Alsop take a bow together with Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on July 11, 2025. (Nate Swanson/for the baiduhai)

Review: CSO’s season opens at Ravinia, egging on hopes for the Pavilion renovation

By Hannah Edgar

July 13, 2025 at 1:39 p.m.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and conductor Marin Alsop ushered in a new outdoor season in...