Two weeks after organizers scrubbed Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna amid a foiled terror plot, the singer issued her first statement on the cancellations.
Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows ‘devastating’ and explains her silence
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What to do in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention: Our 35 critic’s picks
Our events guide for Chicago’s big week, from shows that embrace politics to local joints where you can hide from it all.
Riot Fest will return to Douglass Park for its 2024 festival
The music festival has reversed on plans dating from June to depart its longtime home in the North Lawndale neighborhood and move to suburban Bridegview.
Review: Green Day brings new urgency to its Wrigley Field concert with Smashing Pumpkins
“The American dream is killing me” were the first words out of Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong’s mouth at a sold-out Saviors Tour Chicago show.
ETHS alum horn player joins Chicago-based guitarist to release original album
Evanston Township High School graduate and horn player Momo Seko is joined by guitarist Alvin Santner in releasing their new album “Among Other Things” on Aug. 30. While this project isn’t the duo’s first, the new release marks their first album consisting of original music. The two previously released their EP “In the Meantime,” which includes their versions of Arthur Hamilton’s “Cry Me a River” and Patience and Prudence’s “Tonight You Belong to Me.” Although horn and guitar are rarely paired together, the duo believes this combination creates a unique sound. Seko said their rehearsal process — playing from memory […]
Suspect’s lawyer in alleged Taylor Swift concert plot says case is ‘exaggerated’
A lawyer for the main suspect in an alleged plot to attack now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna said Tuesday that authorities’ presentation of the case is exaggerated.
Her ‘I-94’ series taps into on musical link between Chicago house music and Detroit techno
Named after the expressway connecting the two cities, “I-94” celebrates the legacies of each city and the strong influences they’ve had on each other.
MTV Video Music Awards move to new date because of US presidential debate. VMAs will be on Sept. 11
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have moved to a new date because of the forthcoming U.S. presidential debate.
Let us now praise famous bluesmen: Buddy Guy is retiring at age 88
Buddy Guy, who just turned 88, will be officially retired from the road by early fall. Only, before that happens, before the Chicago legend slows, a few facts demand context.
‘Celebrating Chicago at Daley Plaza’ will run week of DNC
Just announced, a week of events in the Loop to celebrate the city’s culture, diverse communities and cuisine all during the Democratic National Convention.