Three Questions for Brighton Ma

By Erin Osmon

Guitarist Jim Tuerk on the folk-steeped quintet’s Chicago years—and its return to Schubas, home of its very first show. Read more

Three Concerts This Weekend Will Be Worth Braving the Cold

By Erin Osmon

Why you should see Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, Mick Jenkins and Saba, or Hiss Golden Messenger. Or all three! Read more

Here Are the 25 Best Things to Do in January

By Jason Foumberg, Jonathan Messinger, Graham Meyer, Tomi Obaro, Erin Osmon, and Catey Sullivan

This month's picks for music, theatre, comedy, dance, and other great local events worth your attention. Read more

Where to Catch Classic Rock, Blues, and Soul in Chicago This Month

By Tomi Obaro and Erin Osmon

Buddy Guy, one of our Chicagoans of the Year, holds court at his namesake club in January. Read more

The Best Jazz, Folk, Country, and World Music in January

By Tomi Obaro and Erin Osmon

The critics picked 11 shows to catch this month, including an appearance by bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley and Kurt Elling at the Green Mill. Read more

5 New Years Eve Concerts

By Erin Osmon

Ring in 2014 with one of these five local concerts. Read more

Five Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop Shows to Catch in January

By Erin Osmon

Jay Z takes the United Center and an annual winter music fest is bigger than ever. Read more

Top 10 Local Albums of 2013

By Erin Osmon

Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy's second collaboration begins our list of the best local music of the year. Read more

6 Local Record Compilations To Buy

By Erin Osmon

Want to buy local LPs for the holidays this year? Look no further than these deluxe compilations and reissues of Chicago artists and by Chicago labels. Read more

Four Classic Rock and Soul Shows to See in Chicago

By Tomi Obaro and Erin Osmon

Help yourself to some Hot Tuna and then make plans to see Gringo Star. Read more

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