In The Loop Magazine

High on Fire Burning Down The Walls at Thalia Hall in Chicago

Aug 13, 2015 James Currie Music News, Reviews 0

High on Fire (coined from a Richard Pryor life experience / joke about freebasing cocaine and lighting himself on fire) are a heavy metal band from California that’s been touring […]

German Heavy Magic Rock Band LUCIFER, Play Thalia Hall in Chicago Along US Tour

Aug 12, 2015 James Currie Music News, Reviews 0

By Christopher David There’s an old saying that the devil has the best tunes, and while German newcomers Lucifer aren’t singing about Old Scratch directly, even just this link to […]

Social Distortion Plays Sold Out Show at House of Blues Chicago

Aug 10, 2015 James Currie Music News, Reviews 2

By Christopher David “I knew the punk rockers wouldn’t like some of these songs,” a visibly grateful Mike Ness noted to a sold-out crowd at House of Blues on Sunday […]

Urban Chanteuse Amel Larrieux Takes Center Stage At City Winery

Aug 10, 2015 James Currie Music News, Reviews 0

By: Priscilla Kunamalla ‘90s soul and R&B songstress Amel Larrieux performed a sold out show at City Winery Sunday, August 9, 2015, the second of two concerts at the venue […]

Mötley Crüe / Alice Cooper Live at All State Arena in Rosemont, IL

Aug 10, 2015 James Currie Music News, Reviews 0

By Michele Kelley Saturday night, August 8th, 2015. The final Mötley Crüe show ever in the Chicagoland area is about to take place. The tour officially titled, The Final Tour […]

Neo, you are the one! After 36 Years, Iconic, Alternative Night Club in Chicago Closes Its Doors

Aug 06, 2015 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

Last Thursday marked the end of an era. The simple 3 letter (neo) pinkish neon sign was lit out front. Hanging of the sidewall entrance to the alley. The last […]