Brian Shamie
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Concerts in the park: Here's where you can see summer music in Northbrook, Glenview and DeerfieldJun 23, 2022 6:00 am - The temps hovered around 100 early Tuesday night, but that didn't keep the crowd from coming out to see The Student Body and interactive children's performer Rick Kelley...
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Sound check: Craig Finn, Indigo Girls in Evanston; Josh Caterer in SkokieJun 23, 2022 6:00 am - PravdaFest in Skokie Chicago indie label Pravda Records celebrates 38 years of Chicago-area music with a two-years-postponed anniversary party at Skokie's Sketchboo...
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Chicago, West suburban artist Da$Htone drops weighty new album for release show FridayJun 23, 2022 6:00 am - Darien Pasulka's passion for writing started at a young age. Raised bouncing between separated parents in Chicago and River Forest, he said he found solace alone in the ...
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Sound check: The Chainsmokers headline Pride in the Park; plus suburban music festivalsJun 22, 2022 6:00 am - Pride in the Park Superstar acts The Chainsmokers and Alesso headline this weekend's Pride in the Park, a two-day festival of music and stunning visual displays featurin...
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Sound check: New Kids on the Block dance their way into RosemontJun 16, 2022 6:00 am - Party with the New Kids If you still remember the lyrics to “Hangin' Tough” or sing “(You've Got It) The Right Stuff” on your ride to work, you'd best make your way to t...
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North Shore native flutist Steve Kujala helps bring 'Black Panther,' 'Lion King' to lifeJun 15, 2022 6:00 am - For world flute aficionado Steve Kujala, the life of a freelance musician is where creativity can flourish. “The thing about the occupation of freelance musician is you...
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Stewart Arp pages through memories on his new solo album 'Marigold'Jun 11, 2022 11:00 pm - YouTube The new album presents 10 tracks of soul-searching by Arp, taking listeners on a trek through specific pockets of time, with details enough to bring them to life...
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Sound check: Ivy Ford, Toronzo Cannon kick off Blues and Brews FridayJun 09, 2022 6:00 am - Blues and Brews For three nights, The Venue showcases some of what makes Chicago blues so hot with its annual outdoor Blues and Brews festival. Ivy Ford kicks off F...
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Reilly Downes balances a zest for life with introspective honesty on her country-influenced debut 'Spent'Jun 09, 2022 6:00 am - Reilly Downes came to Chicago for the musical theater, but she stayed for the music scene. This week, the solo artist, raised in the heart of Texas Hill Country, dr...
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Camp Broadcast benefit show brings Nashville artists to Joe's LiveJun 09, 2022 6:00 am - Radio broadcaster Sam Alex is bringing a taste of Nashville country to Rosemont next week. Alex, a Hoffman Estates High School grad who recently moved back from Tenness...