Rihanna appeared for the first time at the trial of her longtime partner A$AP Rocky, on the day of its most important testimony — the description by a former friend of the moment Rocky allegedly fired a gun at him.
Category: Music and Concerts
Neko Case didn’t set out to write a tell-all. Yet she still told plenty in ‘The Harder I Fight The More I Love You’
Her new book is unlike her music in an important way: The book is as direct as her song writing is cryptic. Those Chicago years play an important part.
What was Elbo Room has reopened as the music venue Bookclub
What was the storied Chicago music club Elbo Room has reopened as Bookclub. According to an announcement of the new music venue late Tuesday, Bookclub quietly opened on Jan. 9 as an independently owned two-level bar and club space; the announcement speculates it may be “the country’s first licensed music venue and bar that is […]
Column: New Chicago country artist Orillia will play Color Club as part of mini tour
Andrew Marczak, who performs under the name Orillia, will play tracks from his solo, self-titled debut record at Color Club.
Murder charge upheld for the only suspect to face prosecution in 1996 Tupac Shakur killing
The only suspect ever to be charged in the 1990s killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas has lost a bid to have his murder case dismissed.
From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, who else sang the national anthem at presidential inaugurations?
President-elect Donald Trump selected opera tenor Christopher Macchio to perform the national anthem at Monday’s inauguration, at which Carrie Underwood will also perform “America the Beautiful.”
Draft lyrics to Bob Dylan’s song ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ sell for $508K at US auction
Draft lyrics to Bob Dylan’s song “Mr. Tambourine Man” went for over a half-million dollars as part of a weekend sale of dozens of items related to the iconic American singer-songwriter.
Oak Park and River Forest musicians set school record with IMEA selections
A school record 22 student musicians from Oak Park and River Forest High School made All State this year.
5 concerts for Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend in Chicago
Whether you’re interested in dancing to house music or immersing yourself in an electronic and orchestral concert, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this long weekend.
Sam Moore, who sang ‘Soul Man’ in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89 because of surgery complications
Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died. He was 89.