Why narrow our picks to 10 when we can include dozens of concerts through the end of March? Read on.
Classical, jazz and experimental music for winter 2025: From Ensemble Dal Niente to a new chamber series
Category: Music and Concerts
Peter Yarrow of folk-music trio Peter, Paul and Mary dies at 86
Peter Yarrow, the singer-songwriter best known as one-third of Peter, Paul and Mary, the folk-music trio whose impassioned harmonies transfixed millions as they lifted their voices in favor of civil rights and against war, has died. He was 86.
Grant Park Music Festival announces summer 2025 lineup, the first under new music director Giancarlo Guerrero
This summer, the free music festival runs June 11 to Aug. 16, with the usual Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evening programs.
Today in History: ‘Rapper’s Delight’ becomes the first hip-hop song to reach the Billboard Top 40
On Jan. 5, 1980, “Rapper’s Delight,” by The Sugarhill Gang, became the first hip-hop song to reach the Billboard Top 40.
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers played Thalia Hall in a blues concert both serious and not
Should you ever get the chance, start your new year with Bill Murray singing, his fists clenched, his arms thrusting furiously downward like they had nowhere to go, that doughy Wilmette mug scrunched with so much feeling. He’s joking, right?
Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds, dies at 73
Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, has died. He was 73.
From Blago to a Jeremy Allen White doppelgänger, what newsworthy and notable Chicagoans listened to in 2024
In the spirit of Spotify Wrapped, here’s the music that a number of Chicagoans, and honorary Chicagoans, listened to in 2024.
Argentine judge charges 5 people over death of former One Direction star Liam Payne
An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction, and ordered preventive prison for two of them for having supplied him with drugs.
Column: Morpho found the inspiration to release her debut album ‘Morpho Season’
The new-to-Chicago musician has performed with other bands but now has the confidence to be herself on stage.
Review: Beach Bunny puts on a warm and communal Pool Party at Thalia Hall
Lead singer Lili Trifilio has a way of connecting with her audience that feels both authentic and charming. She makes the live experience something memorable.