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Beyond the Gate: Russian Circles & Pelican Turn a Chicago Cemetery Into a Cathedral of Sound

Sep 28, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie Bohemian National Cemetery, a full moon and 2,300 metalheads converge under the stars as two Chicago bands that helped build the city’s instrumental heavy-music scene. On...

Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy Brings It All Back Home At FitzGerald’s Residency

Sep 25, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Local Loop, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie There are concert memories that stick with you and then there are the ones that come full circle. For me, Jeff Tweedy has been part of that […]

Festival Review: Riot Fest 2026: Family, Friends, Rain, Mud & All That Follow. The 21st Anniversary Continues Traditions And Builds On The New

Sep 24, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Festivals, Music News, Reviews 0

By Scarlett Medina You know you’re going to Riot Fest before you even get there. This was my first-ever Riot Fest, and on Friday afternoon, waiting for the Pink Line […]

British Metal Legends Iron Maiden Sell Out Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre On Their Run For Your Lives World Tour Proving The Genre Is Here To Stay

Sep 23, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie After decades of following this band, I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong. Iron Maiden came roaring into Tinley Park for the Run For […]

The Charlatans UK Bring Britpop Swagger and Intimate Energy to Chicago’s Park West

Sep 18, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Kelly Clausen There was something almost secretive about The Charlatans UK rolling into Chicago Thursday night. The city was already buzzing about Riot Fest, which would officially kick off...