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John 5 at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles: A Night of Virtuosity, Legacy & Leather

Nov 24, 2025 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie John 5’s annual pilgrimage to the Chicago area has become something of a tradition, an unspoken pact between the guitar virtuoso and the Midwest fans who have […]

Billy Corgan Brings “Mellon Collie” to the Lyric Opera: A Monumental Opening Night in Chicago

Nov 22, 2025 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By James Currie On a brisk November evening that felt made for nostalgia and reinvention, Billy Corgan stepped onto the Lyric Opera of Chicago stage and delivered one of the […]

Never To Soon To Talk About Summer Festivals, Our Neighbor To The West, Hinterland Music Festival In Iowa Announces 2026 Artist Lineup

Nov 18, 2025 admin_bitlc Features, Festivals, Music News, Reviews 0

Hinterland Music Festival has announced its all-star lineup for the 11th annual edition, taking place over four days from Thursday, July 30, to Sunday, August 2, in St. Charles, IA, just 30...

Alternative Indie Legends Belly Reign Supreme at Thalia Hall: A 30-Year Coronation for “King”

Nov 12, 2025 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie Thalia Hall in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood was packed tight on Monday night, as fans welcomed back Belly for a long-awaited celebration – the 30th anniversary of their...

When the Music Marched: Legendary Musicians Who Served in the Military

Nov 11, 2025 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie Before the spotlight, before the screaming fans and platinum records, many of the world’s most iconic musicians once wore a very different uniform, one with rank insignias

A Night of Legends and Legacies: The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Celebrates Diversity, Emotion, and Rock’s Ever-Expanding Soul

Nov 10, 2025 admin_bitlc Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Harrison Kristoff The Class of 2025 & Major Inductees provided a night of legends and legacies that celebrated diversity, emotions and rock and roll’s ever expanding soul. The 2025...