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Amy Grant Launches ‘Songs of U.S.,’ A New Series Marking America’s 250th Anniversary

Jun 08, 2026 admin_bitlc Breaking News, Features, Music News, Reviews, This Just In 0

Grant’s Session Kicks Off the New Music and Conversation Series From Salt Lick Sessions, Featuring Grace Potter, Mickey Guyton, Samara Joy, Old Crow Medicine Show, Brittney Spencer, Corook, Joy...

Here They Come, Claypool Gold Shines Bright at The Salt Shed

Jun 05, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Harrison Kristoff On a perfect early-summer evening along the Chicago River, Les Claypool brought one of the most ambitious concert concepts of his career to Chicago. ‘Claypool Gold’...

Punks, Freaks & Legends: Riot Fest 2026 Looks Absolutely Unhinged

May 29, 2026 admin_bitlc Breaking News, Features, Music News, Reviews, This Just In 0

By Harrison Kristoff The annual guessing game is finally over. Riot Fest has officially dropped its 2026 Chicago lineup, and somehow the festival once again managed to pull together a […]

Thirty-Five Years Later, Chapterhouse’s Whirlpool Still Resonates Live With Rare US Appearance

May 27, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 1

By James Currie There are reunion tours, and then there are moments that feel like a transmission from another era entirely. On Friday night at the legendary Aragon Ballroom, Chapterhouse […]

Warm Love Cool Dreams Brings Big Heart And Bigger Sound To The Chicago Indie Fest Scene

May 26, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie At a time when independent music festivals are struggling to stay alive across the country, Warm Love Cool Dreams felt like a reminder of why Chicago’s music […]

Theatre Review: Mastery And profundity In Hubbard’s Spring Series

May 19, 2026 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci A unique feeling of anticipation proceeds every Hubbard Street Dance performance. While the core qualities of the company – its versatility, its athleticism, its...