Author: Derek Smith

Windy City Smokeout is matching all donations made to the fund in support of Clay Scherb Rehabilitation/Education Fund.

Goose delivered the goods, proving their near cult following is not by accident. 

Ending their annual residency at The Chicago Theatre, the band played nearly 40 songs over two nights that screamed of blues and R&B superiority.

She doesn’t merely take the stage, she commands it. She doesn’t merely play with the band, she directs it. And she doesn’t merely entertain the audience, she captivates it.

Fans of guitar-driven roots and blues music will rejoice for Graham and Nichols.

Keep Thee Sacred Souls and Jalen Ngonda on your musical radar!

Review/Gallery: The Truckers played two shows in Chicago to benefit Beyond Hunger.

At their recent show in Chicago, where they played ‘Waiting to Spill’ in its entirety, The Backseat Lovers proved they are no mere studio darlings.

The remarkable growth that King has shown over the course of his first five albums is also evident on stage.

Francis exhibits an uncanny ability to command the stage despite being tethered to his piano.