CHICAGO — While 2025 has already delivered its fair share of chart-toppers, plenty of gems may have slipped under the radar in the first six months. Music writer David Hersrud recently took a trip back through early 2025’s releases, spotlighting fresh tracks across genres that prove new music definitely doesn’t suck. Rose City Band –…
SAN DIEGO — Jazz icon Jeannie Cheatham, the trailblazing pianist, composer, and co-founder of the Sweet Baby Blues Band, is showing no signs of slowing down as she celebrates her 98th birthday. Known for her swing, boogie-woogie, and blues mastery, Cheatham’s vibrant energy remains as magnetic as ever. A Life Steeped in Music Born in…
DETROIT – Beloved jazz singer-songwriter Michael Franks is making his return to the Motor City, performing at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Aug. 16, in a concert presented by Hollywood Casino at Greektown. Known for his smooth tenor voice and sophisticated lyrics, the 80-year-old artist is also teasing new music…
CHICAGO — Folk legend Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” has long been embraced as a patriotic classic, but its origins tell a more complex story. Written in February 1940 while Guthrie was in New York City, the song was initially a direct response to the overwhelming popularity of Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America.”…
CHICAGO — The Berkshire summer arts scene recently offered two powerhouse celebrations of contemporary and experimental music — Tanglewood’s Festival of Contemporary Music and MASS MoCA’s Bang on a Can Loud Weekend. Together, they presented an ambitious cross-section of today’s most adventurous sounds. Tanglewood’s Bold Focus on Mexican Music This year’s Festival of Contemporary Music…
SIERRA MADRE, Calif. – The City of Sierra Madre is once again bringing music lovers together for its annual Concerts in the Park series, offering free live performances every Sunday evening from June through August. Hosted at the Memorial Park Bandshell next to City Hall, the concerts run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., inviting…
CHICAGO — Chamber Music Columbus is set to kick off its 78th season with an energetic start, partnering once again with the VIVO Music Festival for a performance titled “Momentum” on Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. at the Southern Theatre in downtown Columbus. A High-Energy Season Opener The concert will feature a lively blend of…
Orlando — The legacy of Tudor composer Orlando Gibbons will be brought to life this September at Westminster Abbey, as St Margaret’s Consort presents a special 400th anniversary concert under the direction of Greg Morris. The event marks four centuries since Gibbons’ death in 1625, celebrating his life, his music, and his lasting connection to…
BERKS COUNTY, PA — The world-renowned Candlelight concert series, celebrated for its mesmerizing blend of live music and the warm glow of thousands of candles, is returning to Berks County this fall with a brand-new program designed to enchant audiences of all ages. The next local performance will be held on October 25 at St….
CHICAGO — For many young music fans, the thrill of a live concert is worth the financial sting — even if they think ticket prices are too high. A recent survey of 2,000 adults found that six in 10 Gen Z listeners believe concerts and gigs are overpriced, but that hasn’t stopped them from showing…