The Second City teams-up with Topic for new sketch comedy series
The Topic streaming service is partnering with The Second City to share The Second City Presents: The Last Show Left on Earth, a half-hour sketch and variety limited series. The […]
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Photos: Depeche Mode brings twice the party to Chicago’s second Memento Mori Tour stop
Chicago fans just can’t get enough Depeche Mode. Despite having already performed at the United Center earlier this year, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore – joined by touring musicians, multi-instrumentalist […]
Valerie Tosi’s ‘Beach Trash’ to be released this January
Valerie Tosi’s debut comedy album Beach Trash is set to be released on January 21, 2022 via Blonde Medicine. The album – named in honor of a Boston-area beach town […]
Handsome Naked to release new comedy music video ‘Hat/No Hat’ tonight (May 1)
To accessorize or not to accessorize, that is the question posed in Handsome Naked’s brand new music video “Hat/No Hat” which premieres on May 1 at 5:30 p.m. CT. The […]
Support Chicago artists and venues amid coronavirus cancellations
** Updated 3/16/20 5:45 p.m. Thalia Hall, Second City and Annoyance Theatre have been added. ** Updated 3/16/20 2 p.m. to include below link to SPACE’s campaign for staff. SPACE […]
Live Review: Ron Funches brings Funch-A-Mania to Chicago’s Thalia Hall
Comedian-actor-writer Ron Funches was in Chicago last night for a packed show at the historic Thalia Hall. The visit, one of many stops on his Funch-A-Mania Tour, was a trip […]
SCTV’s Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, Martin Short, Eugene Levy to reunite
July 18 is going to be a very exciting night for audience members at The Second City Mainstage in Toronto as Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas bring their old SCTV […]
Photos: Yam Haus bring the last taste of summer to Lincoln Hall
When it comes to fall weather in the midwest, you never know what you’re going to get and when you’re going to get it. For example, it was 80 degrees […]
Review: Pearl Jam celebrates life during Night 1 at Chicago’s United Center
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Pearl Jam returned to Chicago – a place where Eddie Vedder (vocals/guitar), Jeff Ament (bass), Stone Gossard (guitar), Mike McCready (guitar) and Matt Cameron (drums) haven’t […]
Photos: Pixies & Modest Mouse rock The Salt Shed in Chicago under a Blue Supermoon
A Supermoon is a rare occurrence that exists only three or four times a year. Even more infrequent is a Blue Supermoon, but that’s exactly what appeared in the Chicago […]
Russell Howard announces Fall 2023 U.S. Tour
Following the success of his second Netflix special, Lubricant, British stand-up comedian Russell Howard has announced his highly anticipated return to America. His Fall U.S. Tour, produced by Live Nation, […]
Photos & Recap: John Mayer shares songs & stories during a Solo Tour stop in Chicago
John Mayer is no stranger to Chicago. He stopped by the United Center last year on the Sob Rock Tour and he’s played multiple shows at Wrigley with Dead & […]
Depeche Mode adds additional Memento Mori Tour dates – tickets on sale 2/24
Depeche Mode has added 29 more dates to their North American Memento Mori Tour. This amazing news comes as the band’s new single “Ghosts Again” is being met with acclaim. […]
Kevin Hart adds new dates to Reality Check Tour
***Update: Kevin Hart has added eight additional dates to the Reality Check Tour. The added tour stops include Reading, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Boise, ID, Knoxville, TN, State College, PA, Mobile, […]
The 2nd Annual Rockwell Street Stroll returns 9/3
Chicago music fans, it’s that time of year again. The Rockwell Street Stroll is making its triumphant return for a second year with nine hours of live music, amazing vendors […]
Peaches announces new The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour dates
Following a run of sold-out shows, feminist icon and singer-songwriter, Peaches has announced the second leg of The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour. The tour will kick off in Los […]
Local H announces drive-in concert on June 25
***Update: Local H has added a second date! The duo will now be performing at Harvest Moon Drive-In in Gibson City, IL on June 25 and June 26. Tickets for […]
Adult Swim Festival 2019 lineup taps Eric Andre, Jamie XX & more
The Adult Swim Festival is returning to Los Angeles for another round of genre-bending music and comedy. The second annual event, taking place Nov. 15-16 at LA’s Banc of California […]
Interview: Art Schop’s Martin Walker talks ‘Death Waits II: The Writers,’ debuts new video for ‘Have You Paid The Gasbill’
Brooklyn-based musician and singer Martin Walker is back at it with his musical alter-ego Art Schop. Channeling the likes of Dante, Emily Dickinson, Albert Camus, Samuel Beckett and more, the […]
Q&A Interview: Angela Verbrugge talks debut LP, shares title track ‘The Night We Couldn’t Say Good Night’
Angela Verbrugge is an ambitious and resilient vocalist based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Incorporating elements of jazz, traditional pop and American Songbook, the singer engages listeners with witty lyrics […]
David Cross to drop new comedy special ‘Oh, Come On’ this May
A new stand-up special is in the works from comedian David Cross. The forthcoming one-hour, Oh, Come On, will debut on May 10, 2019. The special, named after Cross’ world […]
‘2 Dope Queens’ returns to HBO this February
HBO is doubling down on the hilarity this winter as 2 Dope Queens – featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson – is set to return for a second series of […]
Local H announces Pack Up The Cats 20th Anniversary Tour
The most thunderous duo in rock, Local H has announced that they will be hitting the road in honor of the 20th anniversary of their iconic album Pack Up The […]
Photos & Review: The National inspires at Metro during Lollapalooza Aftershow
The National is a band that typically plays to massive crowds. In Chicago alone, they have graced the stages of such legendary venues as the Civic Opera House, Chicago Theatre […]