Eight Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop Shows to See This Month By Erin Osmon Beyoncé, Policia, Disappears, and Drake all hit Chicago in the next few weeks. Read more
The 25 Absolute Best Things to Do in Chicago Right Now By Cassie Walker Burke, Jason Foumberg, Jonathan Messinger, Graham Meyer, Tomi Obaro, Erin Osmon, and Catey Sullivan December's Chicago Guide has the music, art, film, theatre, and holiday happenings to send 2013 out with a bang. Read more
Seven Concerts to See on Thanksgiving Weekend in Chicago By Erin Osmon It's normally such a dead time for shows. Not this year! Read more
Four Questions for John Waters By Erin Osmon The irreverent movie director previews his holiday show at City Winery on December 1. Read more
Four Questions for Andrew Bird By Erin Osmon The singer explains the name of his new EP, I Want to See Pulaski at Night, and previews his intimate, sold-out Chicago shows in December. Read more
Go See The Blind Boys of Alabama By Erin Osmon The legendary musicians play a show promoting their new album at the Old Town School of Folk Music November 9. Read more
The Venn Diagram Guide to Chicago's Hot New Concert Halls By Erin Osmon A trio of fresh music clubs combines the best qualities of three beloved Chicago haunts. Read more
Lou Reed Didn't Care What Chicago Thought of Him By Erin Osmon Or anyone else, for that matter. Here's the legend the performer left this city. Read more
Three Questions for Sparks By Erin Osmon Frontman Russell Mael has kept glam rock interesting for over four decades. His band plays Lincoln Hall on November 6. Read more
Chicago Has a New Emo Rock Scene (Again) By Erin Osmon Eight local bands are at the forefront of a genre you should still love, decades later. Read more