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Ahead of the release of their highly anticipated debut album, Michigan rockers Greta Van Fleet have released their brand new single, ‘When The Curtain Falls’.
Their first new music since their 2017 From The Fires EP, the new track will give you some awesome nostalgic hard rock feels, like Greta Van Fleet has so perfectly delivered in the past.
Stream ‘When The Curtain Falls’ below.
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Chicago’s V103 brought some of the biggest icons in R&B and rap to the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Saturday night, for their fourth annual Summer Block Party. While the burgers and dogs stayed at home, V103 served up a night of live music that fans will not soon forget.
With a headlining performance from Keith Sweat, which saw surprise appearances from Tank and Chicago’s own R. Kelly, fans also caught lengthy and memorable sets from Ne-Yo, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Brandy and more. Whether it was Brandy’s vocals that blew you away, or Ja Rule & Ashanti’s duets or even Ne-Yo riding a female fan on stage piggy back style (you read that correctly), the entertaining night was full of highlights.
Check out our photos from last night’s performance below.
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Singer/songwriter Jesse McCartney brought his “Better With You Tour” to a sold-out crowd in Madison, WI last night. While it was a stormy and gloomy night outside the Majestic Theatre, the ‘Beautiful Soul’ heartthrob delivered the shine and energy for his Wisconsin fans, performing tracks new and old throughout the performance.
Kicking his performance off while proving he is a man of many talents with an upbeat solo on a synthesizer, McCartney instantly got the crowd nostalgic with tracks like ‘She’s No You’ and his 2008 hit ‘Leavin’. The ageless singer brought an impressive amount of energy to his show, show us all that he has not missed a beat since emerging in the early 2000s.
And although McCartney is best known for some of his classics from years ago, fans equally enjoyed his new tracks like ‘Wasted’ and ‘Better With You’, where the tour gets its name. The singer also made one fan’s night very special as he brought a lucky lady on stage for ‘The Stupid Things’. Although she was met with some jealously and a few boos (since she hails from the University of Iowa, a rival school), this made for a unique moment from the set.
After his main set was performance, an encore was inevitable as the crowd chanted “Jesse” throughout the theater. McCartney greeted his fans once again and performed a special encore performance of ‘Bleeding Love’, a track he penned for Leona Lewis, and of course his mega single, ‘Beautiful Soul’, capping an already great night.
Check out our photos and the set list from last night’s performance below.
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Just over a month away from his huge headlining arena tour, Donald Glover has dropped two new tracks under his Childish Gambino moniker. Titled ‘Summertime Magic’ and ‘Feels Like Summer’, the new songs are of course your soundtrack for the remaining summer months.
So if you like what you hear, you’ll want to catch the tour live, when Gambino visits a city near you. The “This Is America Tour” will kick off on September 6th in Georgia and will make stops in Chicago, Boston, New York and more, until the North American tour concludes on October 12th in Nashville.
Listen to Childish Gambino’s new summer tracks below.
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Highland Park’s Ravinia Festival brings a consistent and diverse lineup of performers to the Chicago-area festival on a yearly basis. The festival will host a classical music recital one night, a famous musical the next and then a concert from one of the biggest artists on the radio to cap off the packed weekend. Ravinia easily has something for everyone throughout its summer months, making it a staple of a memorable Chicago summer.
That’s why there was no better venue for Lindsey Stirling and Evanescence’s new summer tour, which kicked off this past month and which is backed by a full orchestra. Mashing a live orchestra and big name performers, Ravinia was the perfect setting for the entertaining co-headliners.
Kicking things off on Tuesday night was violinist Lindsey Stirling. Giving new life to the 400-year-old instrument, Stirling famously combines the violin with dance and performance art, while mixing in popular genres into her recordings. You may know her from her stints on America’s Got Talent or Dancing With The Stars, but those in attendance last night will know her best for stealing the show at Ravinia.
With no vocals in the large majority of her tracks, one could understandably expect the majority of her songs to sound relatively similar. However that couldn’t have been farther from the truth. Not only did each song that Stirling perform sound different and unique, but the performance art that Stirling used throughout the duration of her set helped tell a story, when lyrics could not.
Stirling also found ways to mix things up throughout her set, including a special surprise visit from Evanescence’s Amy Lee for a performance of ‘Shatter Me’, giving fans a sneak peak of the night’s headlining act.
Stirling also didn’t shy away from showing off her personality with her set. Early in the performance the stage was filled with various tombstones, including one dedicated to Piers Morgan, a judge on Stirling’s season of America’s Got Talent. Morgan did not shy away from critiquing Lindsey’s mixes of dance and violin, but who is laughing now? A subtle jab at one of her most famous haters, Stirling definitely had us laughing with her shade.
Another highlight of Stirling’s performance was when she took the time to tell the story of her first time in Chicago. Having heard about the Windy City’s famous deep dish pizza, Stirling walked over thirty blocks to grab a slice many years ago. However, after being told that there would be an hour wait and that she would need to order a whole pie, Stirling took to the streets to find a random stranger to share the pizza. Finally finding a hungry stranger to take her up on her offer, the two enjoyed the pizza and Stirling revealed that she still texts the man to this day when she finds her way back to Chicago. The funniest part being that this man, who refers to Lindsey as “pizza girl”, still has no idea what she does for a living.
The between song stories weren’t always as funny though, as the violinist also shared some inspiring words with her audience. Leading into her track ‘First Light’, Stirling spoke about how people have the power to take control of their own happiness. Sharing her struggles of depression and anorexia, Stirling likened taking care of your mind to exercising any other muscle in your body. It takes many reps, but with time you can strengthen your mind like any other muscle.
And while her personality was definitely on display throughout the night, it was Lindsey Stirling’s unbelievable ability to shred on the violin while dancing her butt off that left the crowd in awe. Everyone in attendance left with a new found respect for violin players, especially one like Stirling who can multi-task like none other. You may be able to walk and chew gum at the same time, but try spinning and jumping across the stage while flawlessly killing it on the violin.
Following Lindsey Stirling’s portion of the night, it was time for the Amy Lee-led Evanescence to greet their Illinois fans. Opening with their 2017 track ‘Overture’, Lee got the performance started with a minute-long piano solo. Soon after, Lee made the short walk to her mic stand and instantly showcased her amazing and unique vocals, sounding no different than when Evanescence first emerged in 2003 with their debut album, Fallen.
Throughout the night the band performed creative takes on some of their biggest songs from their entire discography. Backed by the live orchestra, the performance made fans appreciate the sounds of live instruments, especially in a day of age where rappers and singers aren’t back by much more than a Macbook.
While no section of the set shined over the others, Evanescence’s performance was consistently good from beginning to end. Two highlights though, included Amy Lee inviting Stirling back to the stage for ‘Hi-Lo’ and of course the band’s performance of their mega single, ‘Bring Me To Life’, which surprisingly took place only seven tracks into the seventeen track performance. Instead Evanescence chose to end the concert with ‘Imperfection’, the second single from their newest album, but an equally great song to end the night with.
Although we are sure that Lindsey Stirling and Evanescence’s tour is remarkable no matter what city or venue you catch it in, the unique tour seemed right at home at Ravinia. The unique splicing of a live orchestra and popular music is a combination that deserves to be witnessed by everyone, so make sure you catch the tour in a city near you!
Check out our photos from last night’s performance below.
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Classic rock dominated at Summerfest for its 11th and final night of its 2018 season last night, as Cheap Trick rocked the house for a headlining performance at the BMO Harris Pavilion stage.
If the Summerfest veterans want us to want them, then mission accomplished, because the legendary band put on one of the best performances of the entire year.
Check out our photos from last night below.
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Milwaukee’s Summerfest ended on a high note tonight as the world’s largest music festival was headlined by the Win Butler-led, Arcade Fire. Performing at 21-song set, with tracks like ‘Everything Now’, ‘No Cars Go’, ‘Wake Up’ and more, the Canadian indie rock band was a perfect choice to close out the 2018 festivities.
From making their way to the stage through the crowd, to even taking a photographers camera to snap a photo of his own, Win Butler and company put on a show full of highlights that Wisconsin will not soon forget.
Peep our photos from tonight’s concert below.
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In addition to boasting itself as the World’s Largest Music Festival, Milwaukee’s Summerfest consistently has one of the most diverse lineups in music today.
That diversity continued today as artists like The Flaming Lips, BØRNS, Janelle Monae and more all took stage to headline their respective stages on Friday night.
Check out our photos of day nine of Summerfest 2018 below.
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In addition to boasting itself as the World’s Largest Music Festival, Milwaukee’s Summerfest consistently has one of the most diverse lineups in music today.
That diversity continued today as artists like Shawn Mendes, Machine Gun Kelly, Trample By Turtles and more all took stage to headline their respective stages on Thursday night.
Check out our photos of day eight of Summerfest 2018 below.
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In addition to boasting itself as the World’s Largest Music Festival, Milwaukee’s Summerfest consistently has one of the most diverse lineups in music today.
That diversity continued through the third and the fourth, as artists like J. Cole, Trippie Redd, Gavin DeGraw and more all took stage to headline their respective stages.
Check out our photos of day six and seven of Summerfest 2018 below.
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