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PHOTOS: Winspear Review 2020
This past Friday, we kicked off our weekend in style at the 2020 Winspear Review, featuring performances from Divino Niño, Barrie, Major Murphy and Amy O. If you missed out on the sold out party at Lincoln Hall, check out photos of the evening below!
PHOTOS: White Reaper's Saturday Night Sold Out Show with Dehd and Wombo
Twas the Saturday before Christmas, and White Reaper had sold out the Metro for their first show in Chicago since the release of their second album You Deserve Love. The Louisville band had support from Wombo and Chicago’s own Dehd to warm up the crowd. For the entire evening, the positive energy could be felt throughout the crowd and it all culminated when White Reaper took the stage and the audience got even rowdier. If you missed out on the fun, check out photos from all three bands below!
PHOTOS: Whitney's Record-Breaking Run at Thalia Hall
Last week, Chicago sweethearts Whitney returned home from tour to celebrate their second album Forever Turned Around with a five-night extravaganza at Thalia Hall. Their sold out residency that spanned December 4th-December 8th featured a variety of special guests— from support acts like Hoops and Slow Pulp to surprise appearances from Kevin Morby and Aaron Scott, there was no shortage of unforgettable moments. If you missed out on tickets to the special Thalia Hall run, check out our collective photo gallery from the show below. You can also grab tickets to see Whitney at SPACE next month on January 28th here.
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PHOTOS: Twin Peaks Play Their Biggest Headline Show Yet at The Riviera
On Friday night, hometown heroes Twin Peaks played their biggest headline show yet, selling out the historic Riviera Theatre in honor of their new album Lookout Low. Ohmme and The Nude Party opened up the post-Thanksgiving show. If you missed out on the Chicago celebration, check out our photo recap below, and see where you can catch Twin Peaks next here.
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Live Recap: Hozier Doubleheader at The Chicago Theatre
Earlier this summer, Hozier drew a massive crowd to his evening Lollapalooza set, so it’s no surprise when he announced his Fall tour around the US, he had two nights in Chicago on the schedule. Both nights of Hozier’s doubleheader took place at the historic Chicago Theatre downtown, bringing the songs from his second album Wasteland, Baby! to life in a beautiful and intimate setting.
The evening began with a solo set from Australian singer-songwriter Angie McMahon, who effortlessly captured the sold out room with her stunning vocal range and witty lyrics. Although she usually performs with a full band, McMahon’s stripped down performance allowed for the crowd to truly appreciate her talent both as a singer and lyricist, which led to a standing ovation from the seated audience.
Following a brief intermission, Hozier and his multi-talented bandmates filled the stage, accompanied by a flash of lights that complemented the mood of the songs. As Hozier played through a few of his new songs like “As It Was” and “Nina Cried Power,” customized visuals flickered across the screen that stretched across the background of the stage, creating a multifaceted production level for the show. Between Hozier’s storytelling that crafts an intricate picture, the buttery harmonies his bandmates stacked behind him, and the topnotch musicianship from everyone on the stage, Hozier’s show would have been great— but combining all of that with the visual production created an immersive experience that allowed the audience members to find sanctuary from the outside world the duration of the concert.
In addition to the new material from his second album, Hozier also performed more fleshed out arrangements of his earlier songs and tested out some brand new, unreleased songs that sounded flawless despite his disclaimer that the songs still had some kinks to be worked out. Naturally, when the time came for Hozier to play his final song of the evening—the single “Work Song”— it was hard to believe nearly two hours had passed because we’d all been in such a daze.
If you get the chance to see Hozier perform, don’t miss the magical experience— see his upcoming tour dates here, and check out photos from the first night in Chicago below.
PHOTOS: Beach Bunny Headlines Thalia Hall on Halloween
Last week, we spent Halloween night at Thalia Hall catching a sold out show from Beach Bunny. The project of Chicago’s own Lili Trifilio, Beach Bunny has steadily gained traction in the city— starting off with DIY shows to now playing sold out headline shows and slots at festivals like Lollapalooza and Riot Fest. If you missed out on last Thursday’s gig, see photos below and see where you can catch Beach Bunny next here.
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PHOTOS: MUNA Saves the World at Logan Square Auditorium
Back in September, MUNA made their highly anticipated return with their sophomore release Saves The World, which followed their 2017 debut album About U. To celebrate their new era, MUNA embarked on a national tour, including a sold out stop at Logan Square Auditorium. If you missed their comeback show, check out photos of the evening and listen to the new album in full below.
Live Recap: Catfish and the Bottlemen at Aragon Ballroom 10.05.19
Catfish and the Bottlemen have played just about all size and scope of shows in Chicago; From headlining venues like Schubas and House of Blues to opening up for Green Day at Wrigley Field and playing festivals like Lollapalooza, there’s been endless possibilities to see them perform here. This past Saturday, the band performed their biggest headline show to date to a packed house at Aragon Ballroom.
The venue was a room that Catfish and The Bottlemen had played on other bills before, but this time they were the main act, and their devoted fans filled the room ready to support them. Saturday’s show was also their first performance in the city proper since their third album, The Balance, was released earlier this spring (the band had played Piqniq in Tinley Park over the summer), so the setlist boasted some new material. The band balanced (pun intended) the new songs like “Longshot” and “2all” by also including fan favorites from their first two records The Balcony and The Ride. The crowd remained enthusiastic throughout the whole show, showing appreciation by screaming along to the lyrics and relentlessly cheering, but nothing quite matched the audience reactions during the classics like “Kathleen” and “Cocoon.”
Catfish and the Bottlemen is a band that has consistently delivered captivating live shows, thanks to lead singer Van McCann’s magnetic stage presence that always seems to effortlessly connect with the crowd of any size. If you missed them during this past tour, the band will return to The States for the second part of their US tour this winter—see dates here.
