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Their set flowed through fan favorites like \u201cHard to Handle\u201d, a sultry version of \u201cRemedy\u201d, and deeper gems including <strong>\u201c<\/strong>Twice As Hard\u201d. Mid-set, they surprised the crowd with bluesy renditions of newer tracks from <em>Happiness Bastards<\/em>, notably \u201cRats and Clowns\u201d, showing their evolution while staying grounded in gritty southern rock. They closed with a triumphant, extended jam on \u201cShake Your Moneymaker\u201d, sending the audience into a glow of appreciation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Black-Crowes-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60544\" srcset=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Black-Crowes-Logo.jpg 320w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Black-Crowes-Logo-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/The-Black-Crowes-Logo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The crowd was mesmerized between hearty sing-alongs on choruses and loud cheers spilling into the rainy night sky, the response was electric. A wave of nostalgia hit during <strong>\u201c<\/strong>Hard to Handle\u201d, with lawn-goers on their feet, sloshing around. A few even hoisted their wine glasses in tribute to the Robinsons\u2019 signature vibe. One fan shouted between songs, \u201cBrothers back together!\u201d capturing the sentiment that many shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The real headline of the night? The brothers. Chris and Rich Robinson appeared deeply in sync, trading smiles and playful banter between songs, no tension, just camaraderie. At one point, during a quiet interlude, Chris joked, \u201cTell you what, Rich hasn&#8217;t tried to jump ship yet,\u201d drawing laughter and a visible affectionate eye-roll from Rich. It was clear: whatever past friction existed, it\u2019s behind them, replaced by the relaxed chemistry of two siblings who\u2019ve found their way back.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1024_The-Black-Crowes-Press-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60545\" srcset=\"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1024_The-Black-Crowes-Press-Photo.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1024_The-Black-Crowes-Press-Photo-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1024_The-Black-Crowes-Press-Photo-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Throughout the evening, camaraderie flowed between the band and audience. At one point, Chris encouraged a lawn sing-along of the chorus to \u201cRemedy\u201d, and the crowd delivered in unison, an aural testament to the enduring power of the Crowes&#8217; music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This wasn\u2019t just another nostalgic reunion, it was a vibrant rediscovery. The Black Crowes delivered a set that honored their past hits while showcasing new material with vigor. The brothers are no longer just co-frontmen; they\u2019re a band reborn, musically and relationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were at Ravinia on June 18, you witnessed more than a concert, you saw The Black Crowes soaring again, in perfect formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more on The Black Crowes, click <a href=\"https:\/\/theblackcrowes.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/theblackcrowes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more on Ravinia, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ravinia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Harrison Kristoff Last night at Ravinia&#8217;s Pavilion in Highland Park, The Black Crowes roared back to life. 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