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Pepe Aguilar is putting Mexican culture at the front and center with ‘Jaripeo: Hasta Los Huesos’

By LESLIE AMBRIZ
Apr 02, 2024 6:42 pm - Pepe Aguilar feels like a superhero when he puts on his charro suit. The Grammy-award winning artist says he’s proud of his heritage and wants others to “feel proud of something so great.” His latest tour, “Jaripeo: Hasta Los Huesos,” which plays Rosemont’s Allstate Arena Friday and Saturday, July 5-6, is a testament to this.
Things to do April 5-11: The Righteous Brothers, Celtic Woman, Grand Funk Railroad and more

By Luke Zurawski
Apr 02, 2024 6:36 pm - Mark your calendars for performances by The Righteous Brothers, Celtic Woman and Grand Funk Railroad; the Festival of Arts and Crafts in Waukegan; the Greek Heritage Parade in Chicago; and more happening this week.
Best Bets: CSO celebrates Shostakovich, Matthew Sweet returns to Chicago

By Barbara Vitello
Apr 02, 2024 1:44 pm - Newly announced Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Klaus Mäkelä conducts the orchestra this weekend, alt rocker Matthew Sweet plays Chicago’s Metro, and Brit Floyd channels Pink Floyd in Waukegan.
Klaus Mäkelä, just 28, to become Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director in 2027

By RONALD BLUM
Apr 02, 2024 11:42 am - Klaus Mäkelä was hired Tuesday to succeed Riccardo Muti as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and will become the youngest head since its start in 1891.
Music review: Vampire Weekend’s frenetic, challenging ‘Only God Was Above Us’ is an ode to New York

By SCOTT BAUER
Apr 02, 2024 7:32 am - American rock band Vampire Weekend returns with their most challenging record to date, the frenetic “Only God Was Above Us.” It's like a musical shot of adrenaline. But its rewards are worth working to discover.
Legendary Nashville drummer Chris McHugh to headline two events at Benedictine University April 4

By Steve Singerman, Benedictine University
Apr 01, 2024 11:37 am - Veteran drummer Chris McHugh, one of Nashville’s most sought after studio drummers, percussionists, and music producers, will conduct a late afternoon drum clinic, and ev...
What to stream this week: Sheila E. plays salsa, Andrew Scott gets evil and Colin Farrell detects

By The Associated Press
Apr 01, 2024 5:45 am - Colin Farrell playing a private investigator in the new series “Sugar” for Apple TV+ and Andrew Scott stepping into the role of fraudster-turned-killer Tom Ripley for Netflix are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
Celebrate the centennial of Gershwin’s 'Rhapsody in Blue' with Shout Section Big Band and pianist Jeffrey LaDeur

By Mark Smith, Norris Cultural Arts Center
Mar 29, 2024 5:39 pm - Concert includes favorite selections from ‘The Great American Songbook’ Celebrate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s jazz-infused classic, “Rhapsody in Blue...
Norris ‘Wednesdays @ One’ welcomes Chad Goodman, new ESO conductor, April 3

By Mark Smith, Norris Cultural Arts Center
Mar 29, 2024 11:29 am - The Norris Cultural Arts Center’s “Wednesdays @ One” event series continues April 3 at the Baker Community Center in downtown St. Charles, with a program featuring Chad G...
10 takeaways from Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’

By Emily Yahr, Chris Kelly, Helena Andrews-Dyer, Shane O’Neill, The Washington Post
Mar 29, 2024 9:04 am - Turns out country music isn’t the only sound you’ll hear at the Beyoncé rodeo. The singer’s new album, “Cowboy Carter,” dropped Friday at midnight, and it’s a big one: 27 tracks, more than 79 minutes, tons of guest stars and even Beatles and Dolly Parton covers.

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