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Metallica’s First Show of 2020 is at a Drive In Theater near you
Metallica’s First Show of 2020 is coming to a Drive In near you Metallica and Three Days Grace join a handful of musicians with further testing of the live stream atmosphere among Covid. Metallica will be taking to the big screen this summer. The band is the first in the Metal and Rock genres to…
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Go Virtual with Lollapalooza this weekend
Lollapalooza retro fun – 2016 Poster art This weekend in Chicago generally marks the pinnacle of Summer. Festival season is in high swing and happy music lovers pack into trains and their cars to head into the city for an ear feast at Lollapalooza. The festival – staged against amazing backdrops of the city…
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Kuma’s Corner makes an apology for toxic work culture
Holy Mother of Maiden! Kuma’s turned 15 this year During the time of shadows coming to the surface, Kuma’s is underfire for what employees say are harassment, homophobia and racist behaviors from President and Manager of Operations, Ron Cain. The alleged behavior was called out in June on Instagram with employees detailing…
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Senate targets Independent Music Venues with new Bill
A $10 Billion Small Business Administration grant was introduced as an effort Independent Music Venues. Part of Save Our Stages Act, the Bill hopes to provide relief to Small Music Venues facing difficult times during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Coronavirus has presented numerous challenges to Live Music Venues. Yesterday, Senators John Cornyn and Amy Klobuchar hoped…
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Mic Jenkins and Alder Planetarium bring live music to the lake
The Lakeshore Drive In will host live music and comedy nights bringing evening entertainment back to the area. It’s generally not a Chicago summer without a trip to Huntington Bank Pavillion at Northerly Island. Digging a show surrounded by what is one of Chicago’s best skyline views makes for a perfect evening. The Covid outbreak…
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New Museum and Community Space at Muddy Waters Home
The Late, Great Blues Father’s former space will also include an intimate performance venue, recording studio and community garden in Chicago’s North Kenmore Neighborhood. Muddy Waters’ home former home is getting a major renovation thanks to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. A 50,000 grant will help jump start progress for the Community Center…
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Music Fans volunteer for Covid 19 Study
Concert fans in Germany are helping scientists better understand Covid transmission during live shows. In an effort to better understand the transmission of Covid at live music events, German Scientists have enlisted the help of 4000 fans. The study will help benefit music venues around the globe better understand how Covid transmits at large…
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Bad News for Concert Fans – We may have to wait until 2022
Concert fans will be bummed to know that we may be waiting until 2022 to attend another large concert event. Unfortunate news from Marc Geiger, Co-Founder of Lollapalooza, when asked about the challenges the industry faces in the time of Covid. Interviewed on the Bob Lefsetz Podcast, Geiger was when he expected concerts to return…
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Watch Bush album release event for free
Ready to rock out? We are. Bush will stream a live performance concert promoting their new album, The Kingdom – Saturday, July 18th The first single, Flowers on a Grave was released back in March and has wanted us wanting more. The performance will be streamed on Saturday, July 18th starting at 8pm, the virtual…
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Guided by Voices Livestream to benefit Metro
Poster Art from Guided by Voices’ tour 2014 Indie Rockers Guided by Voices will be performing live for a stream from the Metro to benefit the music venue. The performance will be held live in front of zero audience members. Much like the VR concerts we have seen as of late, this performance will feature…
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Durty Nellie’s will feature acoustic performances on rooftop bar
Trippin Billies at Durty Nellies in Palatine The bar formally known as Durty Nellies, now Nellies Gastropub and music hub has gotten the okay for weekend acoustic performances on their rooftop. The performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday evenings between 7-10pm and are free. Reservations are required. Nellies is working on hosting additional live…
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Judas Priest cancels Chicago stop on 50th Anniversary tour
Neat abstract of Defenders of the Faith Album Cover. Chicago will have to wait a little longer to rock out on Priest’s 50th anniversary tour. Judas Priest rescheduled several stops on their 50th anniversary tour yesterday, but unfortunately Chicago was not among them. This is not to say that Priest may not schedule another show…
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