Fusing Hall’s straightforward musical influences and stellar harp with quirky lyrics and often ethereal effects, ‘Did We Come Here to Dance’ is a delightfully original and fun album.
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Derek Smith
A talented photographer and insightful writer, Derek Smith brings both vision and depth to every story, documenting artists and performances with precision, passion, and an intimate understanding of the music he covers.
Supporting his eleventh solo release and first on German label Ruf Records, American blues rock singer, songwriter and guitarist Alastair Greene stomped out the doldrums and kickstarted the week for those fans in attendance at the intimate live music venue in Evanston, Illinois known as SPACE.
And based on the smiles coming from Daltrey himself all night at Ravinia, it seems as if the fans continue to warm his heart, too.
Childers is a captivating live performer, capable of pulling his fans closer to him with each song rather than getting lost in the expanse of the larger arena.
The symmetry between the two was on full display at Ravinia, an outdoor music venue north of Chicago. Plant and Krauss proved that while many male-female duos have come before them, few if any have done it better.
The Teskey Brothers have returned to Chicago months after selling out the smaller Riviera Theatre. They may need to return even sooner as the crowds just keep getting bigger, this time selling out the larger Salt Shed.
Matthews is set to release his most ambitious album to date: a double album of 24 songs and almost three hours of music.
The amazingly talented and internationally acclaimed Sue Foley graced the Evanston Space stage!
The “BirdFam” was out in force for the band’s recent show at Thalia Hall in Chicago!
Whatever you expected to see from them on stage, prepare to see more. Ask the fans in Chicago.