CHICAGO, IL — Groove-driven trio LaMP — made up of Russ Lawton (drums), Scott Metzger (guitar), and Ray Paczkowski (keyboards) — have announced their latest project: a limited-edition vinyl release titled The Relix Session (Live from Garcia’s Chicago). Recorded over two nights on April 4–5, 2025, the album captures the band’s exploratory jams at Chicago’s…
CHICAGO, IL — Hip-hop legend Lil Wayne turned his “Tha Carter VI Tour” stop in Chicago into a life-changing moment for one devoted fan. On Sunday, August 24, after performing at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Wayne met Sade Stephens, a woman who had waited 17 years to see her favorite rapper. The emotional encounter…
MUNDELEIN, IL — The Miracle in Mundelein, Illinois’ first and only cannabis-friendly music festival, is returning for its third year on September 6–7, 2025, bringing two days of live performances, immersive experiences, and legally permitted cannabis use to the northwest suburbs of Chicago. A Festival That Redefines Live Events Held across the street from the…
CHICAGO, IL — Music has long been a bridge across cultures, and on Tuesday, August 26, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and vocalist Angélique Kidjo put that belief into action with the U.S. debut of “Sarabande Africaine” at Millennium Park. The free concert, presented by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special…
CHICAGO, IL — A new showcase is shining a spotlight on the city’s next generation of hip-hop voices. On Monday, September 1, the Extra Shift Show will bring a lineup of emerging rappers to Bookclub, the north-side venue that now occupies the former Elbo Room space. Curated by Chicago multimedia outlet Real Ones, the event…
CHICAGO, IL — For the first time in more than a decade, Oasis will perform in the United States, bringing their Live ’25 reunion tour to Soldier Field on Thursday, August 28. The concert marks the Gallagher brothers’ long-awaited return to Chicago, their only Midwest stop on a North American leg that includes just five…
MUNCIE, IN — Acclaimed Indiana singer-songwriter Jennie DeVoe will perform a free outdoor concert on Saturday, August 30, at Canan Commons, 500 S. Walnut Street, as part of the 2025 Muncie Three Trails Music Series. An Independent Voice in Americana and Soul A proud Indiana native and Ball State University graduate, DeVoe has carved…
NEW YORK, NY — Returning to her hometown for the Mayhem Ball Tour, Lady Gaga delivered a powerful and deeply personal performance at Madison Square Garden on Friday, August 22, marking her first New York City concert since 2022. The night was defined not only by her electrifying setlist but also by an emotional reflection…
TORONTO, ON — The wait is finally over. Oasis began the North American leg of their “Live ’25” reunion tour at Rogers Stadium on Sunday, August 24, delivering a rain-soaked but unforgettable performance. It was the band’s first North American show in 17 years, and fans’ reactions summed up the night best: “life has peaked.”…
CLAYTON, NC — The Downtown Clayton Concert Series will end its 2025 season on a high note with a free community concert by the Sleeping Booty Band on Friday, September 5 at Town Square (Main and O’Neil Streets). Music begins at 6:30 p.m., with pre-show activities starting at 6 p.m.. A Band Built for the…