In The Loop Magazine

Avatar Adds More ‘Citizens’ To Avatar County At House of Blues Show

May 29, 2019 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Fred Peth It was great to see this hard working and dedicated band back in Chicago. Avatar was again at House of Blues, this time headlining the night to […]

Lookingglass’ “Frankenstein” a Thrilling Interpretation

May 28, 2019 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci Lookingglass Theatre’s production of “Moby Dick” – both in its 2016 world premiere and its 2017 re-staging – was among the most spectacular works of theater […]

Rebranded Chicago Open Air Returns After Year Off And Coasts Into The Festival Season

May 25, 2019 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Christopher David Chicago Open Air Festival (rebranded “Chicago Open Air Presents” for 2019) returned this past weekend to kick off festival season, and while the weather didn’t exactly...

Concert Review: Who Is Cold? The Who Live At Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

May 23, 2019 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Mike Morgan The last time that I saw The Who at the Hollywood Casino Ampitheatre in Tinley Park was 2002. The outdoor, partially pavilion covered venue was called the […]

TONIGHT!!! The Damned Celebrate 40th Anniversary of ‘Machine Gun Etiquette’ At House of Blues Chicago

May 22, 2019 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

The Damned Celebrate 40th Anniversary of ‘Machine Gun Etiquette’ featuring Bassist Paul Gray, First Time Performing Since 1988 Thursday May 30 – House of Blues in Chicago – Tickets...

Writers’ “Next to Normal” a Moving Staging of an Important Work

May 18, 2019 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci When “Next to Normal” debuted on Broadway in 2009, it enjoyed an uncommon level of success – three Tony awards, the Pulitzer Prize for drama, and […]