On October 15, AFI is set to ignite Brooklyn Paramount. Reflecting on my high school days, I remember being a skinny kid—far from one of the “cool kids.” I was among those quiet students who found solace in music and my guitar, with few genuine friends in my life.
Ashes to new Made a visit to Chicago for their New Disease Tour, With heavy hitters Magnolia Park, Until i wake and Not enough space.
New Jersey born Jeremy Zucker comes to the midwest at House of Blues Chicago! as a fellow New Jerseyan I absolutely fell in love with this tour and how he expressed the beauty that is the Garden State. Jeremy was joined by the lovely Bebe Stockwell, who made such an
As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler here in Chicago, Bad Suns brought the HEAT for one more night - at the legendary House of Blues Chicago on October 4, 2025. The band, which was formed in the early 2010's - in my home state
Starting Early September, Lorna Shore have been on a run in their 2025 NA tour. This time around Lorna Shore is also touring with their new Album i Feel The Everblack Festering Within Me which is set for release on September 12. Lorna Shore will be on tour with, THE
Silent Planet and Invent Animate kicks of Part II of their Bloom in Heaven Tour with special guests Reflections and Fromjoy! After Part I went above an beyond their expectations, Chicago had the honor of being one of their stops for this tour. They truly shook the house and created
Young the Giant sets up in Chicago and casually sells out both of their nights at the Athenaeum Theatre. The Athenaeum Theatre is a much smaller venue - with a capacity of [approximately] 950 people - but this was supposed to be a much more intimate setting, as it is
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Chicago welcomed Colter Wall and Red Shahan at the marvel-of-a-venue that is the Auditorium Theatre. To be completely honest, I hadn't heard about Red until I heard that Colter was coming to town. Even then, I never bothered to do my homework on
Chicago showed up and showed out for Mana this last weekend (9/26 & 9/27) - selling out both of their weekend shows. Mana performed many of their longtime hits such as "Mariposa Traicionera," "Labios Compartidos," "En el Muelle de San Blas," and
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On Friday, September 19, 2025, Quinn XCII swung through Chicago's Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom with a bang for the release of his 7th studio album "LOOK! I'm Alive" - which released at the end of July. I suppose that Quinn came with less of
Mudvayne is on the road for their "L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour."
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We came as romans stopped in Chicago for their "Bad luck" tour, With support from Johnny Booth, Currents and After The Burial. With Chicago being Chicago, When i arrived to the House of Blues, Johnny booth had already performed, a bit bummed for missing him but in retrospect
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On August 16th, Chicago Fire welcomed St.Louis SC to Seatgeek Stadium, Where Chicago fire was looking to keep their hot streak going after a tough match vs LAFC last weekend. St Louis on the other hand wanted to keep the momentum going with a season with ups and down.
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Jake Scott took the stage at the Mercury Lounge in New York City on August 16. I just knew Jake recently through a friend; she was into his music. I remember her singing “Forever 22” with her guitar, and she was so good at playing and singing. Let me tell
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The Fray celebrated their 20th anniversary at the iconic Chicago Theatre with special guests Cassandra Coleman and The Strike! They performed their debut album How To Save A Life with every single song on the album. They wanted to excite fans with this exclusive live performance as a thank you
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A Night of Intensity, Emotion, and Unforgettable Moments On August 12, the Riviera Theatre in Chicago was shaken to its core as Architects brought their North American tour to the Windy City. Backed by powerful support from Holywatr and ERRA, the night delivered a perfect storm of sonic intensity, emotional
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A few nights ago [8/15/2025], Chicago had the privileged of hosting Chevelle at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom for their Summer 2025 NA tour - as they perform new hits from their 10th studio album “Bright as Blasphemy” which released that same day. What a momentous day for
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Big Time Rush, most renowned Nickelodeon TV show, announced their big In Real Life Worldwide Tour with special guests, Katelyn Tarver and Stephen Kramer Glickman. They announced to perform EVERY song from EVERY episode so every big time fan can fully embrace it live! Lucky for me, they came to
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Citizen Soldier, 10 Years, and Adelitas Way touched down in Chicago this last weekend, August 10th, as one of their many stops in the HeartSupport Tour. To be quite frank, I didn’t know what to expect walking into this show. I more or less knew what the message was
Jake Scott is an Arkansas-born singer-songwriter who blends indie and country influences to explore the complexities of the human heart. He connects with his audience through his heartfelt storytelling and open songwriting. While it has been over 3 years since his last headliner tour, his fans have been along side
On the morning of August 4th, Sleep Token’s social media team announced the opener for their highly anticipated Even in Arcadia Tour: Thornhill. The announcement sparked immediate buzz across fan communities, with many praising the pairing of the two genre-bending acts. Known for their emotionally charged performances and genre-fluid
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The team at Stage Riot Media was invited out to cover our very first MLS game of the year on behalf of Chicago Fire FC, as they took on the New York Red Bulls. Heading into the match, Chicago came in as the favorite, riding a strong wave of momentum
Breaking Benajmin Unplugged hit the mark of acoustic music featuring Ben Burnley and special guests Josh Sturm and Lacey Sturm. While they are widely known for their iconic heavy metal genre, the lead singer, Benjamin, wanted to take a new approach. He stated he was getting “old as shit” and