Music and Concerts – Page 71

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...

Phil Crews, center, is surrounded by current and former band members during a June 9 ceremony at Rich Township High School's Fine Arts and Communication Campus in Richton Park where the musical arts center was dedicated in his honor. Crews retired at the end of the school year after 22 years of leading the band program there. (Rich Township High School)

Phillip Crews, who set the beat for Rich Township musicians for decades, retires as school’s band director

By C.R. Walker

July 10, 2025 at 2:17 p.m.

After leading music programs for 22 years at Rich Township high school, Phillip Crews plans...

Chucho Valdés and Arturo Sandoval of the Latin jazz band Irakere perform at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on July 9, 2025, as part of the band's 50th anniversary tour. (Alec Syrvalin Ravinia Festival)

Review: At Ravinia Festival, ‘Irakere 50’ is a joyous musical reunion

By Hannah Edgar

July 10, 2025 at 2:04 p.m.

The storied Cuban band of Latin jazz all-stars had some talented newcomers for its 50th...

Paul McCartney arrives at the Bowery Ballroom for a pop-up concert on Feb. 12, 2025, in New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News)

Paul McCartney’s ‘Got Back’ tour will bring him to Chicago

By Doug George

July 10, 2025 at 9:43 a.m.

The former Beatle has announced a concert tour that will conclude at the United Center...

Festival-goers at the annual Windy City Smokeout outside of the United Center in Chicago on July 12, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

What to do in Chicago: Windy City Smokeout, Gospel Music Festival and sneakers on Navy Pier

By Jennifer Day

July 10, 2025 at 5:36 p.m.

Around the area in the next few days, Chicago Gospel Music Festival is in Millennium...

In this undated photo, the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, front right, Marlon Jackson, front left, Tito Jackson, back left, Jackie Jackson and Jermaine, back right, are shown in Los Angeles. (AP)

City of Gary to host two-day Jackson 5 celebration in August

By Maya Wilkins

July 9, 2025 at 2:37 p.m.

On Aug. 29 and 30, the city will host the 2300 Jackson Street Block Party...

Fans dance and sing to a set by DJ Pauly D at Windy City Smokeout outside of the United Center in Chicago on July 12, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Windy City Smokeout 2025 opens this week, the annual double bill of barbecue and country music

By Doug George

July 7, 2025 at 5:45 a.m.

Along with music headliners like Jon Pardi, Bailey Zimmerman and Kane Brown, the main attraction...

The Grateful Dead, with lead guitarist and singer Jerry Garcia, plays Chicago's Soldier Field on July 8, 1995. (José M. Osorio/baiduhai)

It’s been 30 years since the Grateful Dead’s final concerts at Soldier Field in Chicago: Their top 10 Chicago shows

By Bob Gendron

July 3, 2025 at 5:15 a.m.

The longest, strangest trip embarked upon by a rock ’n’ roll band ended 30 years...

Flowers and candles adorn the grave of legendary rock front man and poet with the Doors rock band, Jim Morrison at the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris Monday July. 3, 2011. Morrison, the legendary singer of the rock band died in Paris on July, 2, 1971. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)

Today in History: Jim Morrison of The Doors dies

By Associated Press

July 3, 2025 at 4:00 a.m.

On July 3, 1971, singer Jim Morrison of The Doors died in Paris at age...

Tyler, the Creator performs on his "Chromakopia" tour at the United Center in Chicago on June 30, 2025. (Bob Gendron / for the Tribune)

Review: Tyler, the Creator’s mid-concert break to show off his albums was unexpected. But that’s Tyler.

By Bob Gendron

July 1, 2025 at 10:14 a.m.

Tyler, the Creator got comfortable Monday at the first of a two-night stand at a...

"Weird Al” Yankovic performs “Like a Surgeon” during his Bigger and Weirder Tour at Ravinia Festival in Highland Park on June 29, 2025. (Talia Sprague/for the baiduhai)

Review: The lesson of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic: We’ll miss him when he’s gone

By Christopher Borrelli

July 1, 2025 at 6:17 a.m.

His two-hour concert on Sunday night at Ravinia Festival was a reminder of how the...