In The Loop Magazine

‘Charlie Parker’s Yardbird’ Richly Explores Life of Talented, Tormented Musical Genius

Mar 25, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Musical Theatre, Reviews 0

By Peter Thomas Ricci Charlie Parker was no mere jazz saxophonist. One of the founders of jazz’s bebop movement, he brought a virtuosity to the American art form that had […]

Sleigh Bells Slay At Sold Out Metro Show

Mar 23, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Peter Serocki It’s been over four months since the release of Sleigh Bells’ 4th album “Jessica Rabbit” and a bit longer since we saw them at North Coast Music […]

Rock Party: Cool As Ice American Guitar Rocker, George Thorogood, Melts Down The Arcada

Mar 22, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By James Currie The guitar slinging, finger plucking, six string slide genius known as George Thorogood brought down opening night of his two night stay in St. Charles, IL at the […]

Lollapalooza Announce 2017 Lineup And Returns Even Greater Than Before

Mar 22, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

The great alternative music, arts and culture festival juggernaut known as Lollapalooza is returning for another year and as in the past, plans to take over Grant Park and the […]

Cold War Kids Return To Chicago, Play At Riviera Theatre For Upcoming Album L.A. Divine

Mar 20, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Peter Serocki Its been few years since the last studio album (2014’s Hold My Home) from Cold War Kids, but in just a few short weeks we’ll see a […]

Residency At Aragon Ballroom: Ween Rocks The Ears & Hearts of Chicago

Mar 18, 2017 James Currie Features, Music News, Reviews 0

By Sara Mohr A Ween concert isn’t for the faint of heart. Not because of blood or gore, but pure rock and roll. Making a comeback to the music scene […]