Erasure Proves ‘80s British Techno-Pop Still Matters
When it comes to enduring ‘80s British techno bands that are still touring today, there are three that come to mind who carry the synth-pop torch unlike any others. The…
Mary J. Blige Drops Some Serious ‘Love Lessons’ in Chicagoland @ Ravinia Friday Night
Whatever criticisms have been directed at R&B superstar Mary J. Blige, particularly during the early part of her career, should by now be cast away like the old demons she’s…
Review: Janelle Monáe Leads The War On Hate At Chicago Show
And her most powerful weapon is love… in all its glorious forms, colors, shapes, sizes and ages. Oh, and let’s not forget sexual identities. Having only recently declared hers as…
What Retirement?…Songstress Anita Baker Proves She Still Has The Pipes!
(June 10, 2018). On a misty, chilly spring evening in the north suburbs of Chicago this past Sunday, thousands of folks gathered for what felt like a huge family reunion…
Depeche Mode – Their ‘Spirit’ Is Alive and Full of Swagger (a review of the Chicago show)
(June 2, 2018). Is there a band you’ve known of for a really long time, are familiar with several of their big radio hits, have never really heard a bad…