Items filtered by date: November 2007
David Bowie Xmas Special Gives The Gift Of Laughter
The show claims to be inspired from a never-aired Christmas special that was planned for 1977, featuring David Bowie and friends. Creation took place with the help of “network notes and space technology,” altered to a humorous irreverence and rock star deprecation. While the stage is composed of just one set piece...
William Petersen Shines in "Dublin Carol"
Taking a brief hiatus from the hit television show C.S.I., William Petersen has returned to Steppenwolf Theatre, to reprise the role of John Plunkett in “Dublin Carol”. Written by playwright Conor McPherson and directed by ensemble member Amy Morton, “Dublin Carol” is a gritty story...
Texas Chainsaw Musical kills at Pastime Theater
The show began with a narrated introduction in darkness, with every 'massacre' being replaced with a gleeful 'Musical!'. Establishing a humor that would be present throughout, a single light shone on an armadillo. The five victims are carelessly cruising the rurals of Texas, singing about the amazing heat. Trouble begins with the picking up of a strange hitchhiker...
This Must Be The Band!
Charlie Otto (lead singer, guitar) as David Byrne was a revelation- besides the music itself, The Talking Heads were famous for the pure energy channeled by David Byrne in concert and it's unlikely that they will ever play together again as a band...
Ion Vein Leads Metal March on Hallow's Eve
It was hard rock madness this past Saturday night at Chicago City Limits where Ion Vein led the charge in celebrating Halloween with a high energy set of loud, abrasive, in-your-face metal.
Keaton Simons “Getting Better” All the Time
It was an amazing night of music and fun Saturday night at Martyr’s (3855 N. Lincoln), where Keaton Simons, on tour with Pete Francis of Dispatch, treated Chicago to a lively set of the inspirational, fun-loving numbers for which he is getting known. The very charismatic Keaton, on tour in support of his latest release Can You Hear Me...
Judas Rising Shows the Importance of Tribute Bands
Last Friday night my craving for classic metal got the best of me to which I headed over to Nite Caps at 5007 W. Irving Park Road, a Chicago hangout that regularly delivers the sounds of crunching guitars and cavernous bass drums. To be honest, it wasn’t at all random as to why I ended up there that night. I went to see Judas Rising...
"Thunder from Down Under" at Excalibur
Sexy, Sassy and Classy!
Family comedian, Louie Anderson, and the all male revue “Thunder from Down Under” share the same stage space at the Excalibur Hotel.
Yngwie Malmsteen Shreds Chicago
Guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen made his presence known in Chicago when he thrilled a packed hall last night at the House of Blues. Yngwie’s faithful arrived in full force, enjoying every riff-soaked moment of the 90-plus minute power set. The renowned shredder is currently touring his new album, Perpetual Flame...
Louis C.K.'s "Hilarious" Tour, Hilarious
I realize Louis C.K. states in his new tour that the word “hilarious” is extremely overused in which its meaning no longer even comes into play, as in “You saw Lisa last night? That’s hilarious!” But Louis C.K. was exactly that – “hilarious” – just...
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