Only the best of artists are award-winning songwriters, beloved by fans as well as critics, while another rare breed of performers thrive in the live setting, effortlessly transforming radio hits […]
School’s out for summer so, naturally, Alice Cooper was in Tinley Park to celebrate the seasonal freedom from pencils, books and teachers’ dirty looks, bringing his rock spectacle known as […]
Throughout June and July, Rockstar Disrupt Festival has been traveling across North America shredding, singing and rocking all the way. On Friday, July 12, the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley […]
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. In the case of the band Heart – led by the incomparable duo of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson – a three-year […]
The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park continued to share the sunny sounds of the season with 311 and Dirty Heads’ co-headlining Summer Tour. Good vibes, cool tunes and a […]
“This is our fourth show in the last 24 hours,” revealed Potty Mouth lead singer Abby Weems after sharing “22,” the group’s buoyant lament to aging, at their June 26 […]
With her latest release Believe, Neshama Carlebach examines personal and universal problems to transform darkness into light. The 12-song album approaches life’s challenges with grace, beauty and uplifting music. Carlebach […]
There was a whole lot of rhythm going down at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom on Friday, May 31 as George Clinton – AKA Dr. Funkenstein, AKA the Prime Minister of Funk […]
If you were looking for a double bill fueled by pure punk energy, Chicago’s Metro was the place to be on May 22 as The Distillers and Starcrawler took the […]
Despite temperatures dipping down into the forties – and winds making it feel even colder – Chicago fans bundled up and hunkered down at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park […]
Some artists are dynamic frontmen, some are awe-inspiring guitar players. Only one is Johnny F*cking Marr. Returning to Chicago for the first time since Riot Fest 2018, the legendary Smiths […]
“I’m truly a hippie and I think we’re all brought to earth to shine,” Valerie June said before closing her pre-encore set at Chicago’s Park West on April 22 with […]
Hey, guys! Weekends are the perfect time to catch up with loved ones and on Saturday, April 20, the On Cinema Family got together to celebrate movies and more during […]
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 […]
Following a large European Tour, DBUK (The Denver Broncos UK) are bringing their gothic folk sounds back to The States for a series of sure-to-be memorable performances. The group’s Chicago […]
Whether performing comedy for musicians or finding the funny in songs and singers, Fred Armisen amused fans at Chicago’s Metro alternating between big bits, subtle quips and musical interludes during […]
While trophies were being handed out to the biggest names in Hollywood at the 91st Academy Awards, drama unfolded at “The New On Cinema Oscar Special” on Sunday, Feb. 24, […]
Sadness can breed smiles and melancholy music has the power to transform a room of strangers into a soulful community united in its affirmation of life. Interpol examined this intersection […]
Last year was a rough one, full of trouble and turmoil, but every dark cloud has its silver lining. Inspired by the headlines (tweets are headlines now, right?), Tim Heidecker […]
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 […]
It has been said that music is the universal language. To the musicians involved with Rua Das Pretas it is that and so much more. Their intimate performances transform strangers […]
Chicago Soul Jazz Collective is celebrating the release of the group’s debut album, Soulophone, with a free (!!) record release party – sponsored by WDCB 90.9 – at Wire in […]
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 […]
The new year is off to a very funny start as Jen Kirkman is set to perform at Thalia Hall in Chicago on Jan. 17. The last time she performed […]