Author: Derek Smith
Derek Smith
Capturing those transcendent moments of the live musical experience that shape our lives.
LaMontagne’s ability to place his audience within the emotion of his songs was recently on full display before an enthusiastic crowd at the esteemed Chicago Theatre.
Wilco performed ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’ in its entirety, complete with all the intricacies, noise and soundscapes on the album itself.
Review/Gallery: Black Pistol Fire, with opener Welles, brought their high-octane show to the Metro in Chicago.
Rock and rollers Spoon and singer-songwriter/guitarist Margaret Glaspy dazzle sold-out crowd at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre!
Nick Waterhouse and his band kept the evening lively through a rollicking 16-song set at City Winery Chicago!
City Winery Chicago review: For Zito and Castiglia, it’s still all about the blues!
Eddie showed that despite his rock star status, he is still a mere ‘Earthling’ like the rest of us. The tour, with Glen Hansard opening, will continue throughout February with shows in San Diego, Los Angeles and Seattle.
The band feels familial in their construct — a singular family who not only love each other, but love playing music together.
Neal Francis performs a triumphant hometown show at Chicago’s Thalia Hall!