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- Full Casting Announced for Steppenwolf Theatre’s Windfall
- BEYOND FEST, THE BIGGEST GENRE FESTIVAL IN THE U.S., ANNOUNCES ITS INAUGURAL CHICAGO PROGRAM OF GLOBAL GENRE-BUSTING CINEMA
- Summer Includes Co-Headline Dates with Sublime As Slightly Stoopid Announces ‘Road Trippin’ Tour 2026 With Stop In Chicago At Salt Shed
- Photo Gallery: The Ultimate Doors @ Genesee Theatre (Waukegan, IL)
- The Historic Stage At The Genesee Theatre Transformed Into A Time Machine Last Night Reviving The Late 1960’s Doors Legacy
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Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s world premiere of “Windfall” features (top, left to right) ensemble members Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, Jon Michael Hill (bottom, left to right) and Namir Smallwood with Esco...
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Beyond Fest, the biggest genre festival in the U.S., and Chicago’s world-renowned Music Box Theatre have combined forces to create Beyond Chicago: four days of all-killer-no-filler cinematic chaos and carnage....
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San Diego-based Slightly Stoopid has announced a full-scale summer takeover, unveiling their Road Trippin Summer Tour 2026 alongside a stacked festival schedule that includes appearances at BottleRock Napa Valley,...
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By James Currie The Ultimate Doors, a tribute to The Doors, delivered more than a nostalgic setlist, they delivered a full-bodied resurrection of one of rock’s most enigmatic bands. In […]
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Chicago’s post‑punk force BELLHEAD returns with a razor‑sharp new single: a bold, bass‑driven cover of Le Tigre’s “The The Empty.” Known for their dual‑bass attack, minimalist grit, and dark‑hooked...
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Released today, Summerfest announce a showcase that has something for everyone. And we mean everyone. There are artists from around the world with genres from leaders and up and comers […]
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By Kyle Decker I had the opportunity back in March to see Austin punks the Oxys play Liar’s Club. They’re setting out on tour to promote their new album, Casting […]
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By James Currie Local Chicago tribute band, Peephole, (named after a song off System of a Down’s self titled debut album from 1998) received a special guest and welcome from […]
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Wet Leg, the Isle of Wight five-piece founded by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, have announced a 19-stop north american moistourizer 2025 tour—their first in two years. Kicking off in Seattle on Monday,...
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Almost a decade ago, In The Loop Magazine had a chance to sit down and chat with Louise Harrison (George Harrison‘s sister) about her role in helping to bring The […]
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By Kyle Decker In the name of journalistic integrity, I should begin this article with a confession. Drinking Boy and Girls Choir (DBGC) founding members Bae Meena (bass) and Kim […]
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Written by: Raymond Estes Photos by: Fleurette Farley Estes On Friday, 5 September 2025, The Pogues delivered a nearly two-hour set at Washington, D.C.’s historic Lincoln Theatre, celebrating the 40th...
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By Randal Hicks I really thought I had seen peak Summerfest during weekend two, but weekend three seemed to be a whole new level. Thursday July 3rd was a scorcher. […]
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Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s world premiere of “Windfall” features (top, left to right) ensemble members Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, Jon Michael Hill (bottom, left to right) and Namir Smallwood with Esco...
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Beyond Fest, the biggest genre festival in the U.S., and Chicago’s world-renowned Music Box Theatre have combined forces to create Beyond Chicago: four days of all-killer-no-filler cinematic chaos and carnage....
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San Diego-based Slightly Stoopid has announced a full-scale summer takeover, unveiling their Road Trippin Summer Tour 2026 alongside a stacked festival schedule that includes appearances at BottleRock Napa Valley,...
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By James Currie The Ultimate Doors, a tribute to The Doors, delivered more than a nostalgic setlist, they delivered a full-bodied resurrection of one of rock’s most enigmatic bands. In […]
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Chicago’s post‑punk force BELLHEAD returns with a razor‑sharp new single: a bold, bass‑driven cover of Le Tigre’s “The The Empty.” Known for their dual‑bass attack, minimalist grit, and dark‑hooked...
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Released today, Summerfest announce a showcase that has something for everyone. And we mean everyone. There are artists from around the world with genres from leaders and up and comers […]
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Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s world premiere of “Windfall” features (top, left to right) ensemble members Alana Arenas, Glenn Davis, Jon Michael Hill (bottom, left to right) and Namir Smallwood with Esco...
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Released today, Summerfest announce a showcase that has something for everyone. And we mean everyone. There are artists from around the world with genres from leaders and up and comers […]
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By: Ryan Arnold CHICAGO (Jan. 21, 2026) – Independent live music venues in Chicago generate $2.8 billion in annual economic output, support nearly 17,000 jobs, and deliver $184.9 million in tax revenue,...
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Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 7:30 pm. $10. 21+ Back in 1965, Andrew Zelek, the proprietor of the Peacock Tavern, was gunned down with extreme prejudice while closing up his bar […]
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Chicago’s Country Music, BBQ and Craft Beer Festival is coming back. This year growing in size and numbers as they will now be a 5 day event. The fest will […]
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Save the date. On February 15th, 2026, Scott Wills & Band will be performing selections from the Manatauck catalog and Claxton Clay’s new album, Plainsong. This will be a first […]
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