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08/18/2026

I love it when I get to cover an iconic musician who I have never seen or photographed before. This time it was Tori Amos! Didn't think I'd be saying those words. Full coverage is up, just click the link below:

Fans flocked to the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago as Tori Amos brought her In Times of Dragons Tour to the city.

07/18/2026

If Billy Idol is in town, I have to be there! And yet again I was not disappointed. Summer is officially here now that I've covered my first show of the year at Ravinia Festival.

Full coverage is up here:

It's a Nice Day to... Tour Again, as Billy Idol stops by Ravinia Festival as one of the first artists since their $70 million renovation.

07/15/2026

Summer is clearly here with the amount of shows in Chicago this past week. The Brits all seem to have come out in force recently. This time it was Muse at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre. Check out my full coverage here:

Muse brought the Wow! factor to Tinley Park's Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, as well as the summer party vibes with The Temper Trap and Bloc Party.

07/09/2026

The first time I saw Ken Pomeroy Music was when she opened for John Moreland. This show at Judson & Moore Distillery was a sold-out headliner!

Full coverage is up now on Loud Hailer, just click the link below:

Chicago distillery Judson and Moore welcomed Ken Pomeroy and Ramsey Thornton for a night of music from two Oklahoma-native singer-songwriters.

07/02/2026

I don't think I've ever seen a band smile as much on stage as Larkin Poe did at their show at the Arcada Theatre. It was infectious!

Full coverage of their show is up on Loud Hailer. Please check it out on the link below:

Larkin Poe brought the "Summertime Sunset," some "Bluephoria," and all the feel good tunes to the Arcada Theatre for fans old and new.

06/28/2026

I was so blown away by Ed Sheeran at Soldier Field last night. It was my first time seeing him, but it was worth the wait!

06/22/2026

This weekend was full of music from the different ends of the spectrum!

First up was Rita Wilson at City Winery Chicago. What a voice she has!!

Check out my full review up on Loud Hailer now:

Rita Wilson brought The Sound of a Woman tour to Chicago's City Winery, kicking off the weekend with help from Max Bartos.

06/13/2026

What's better than a performance from a fantastic singer-songwriter? Performances from two fantastic singer-songwriters on one billing!

Joe Pug and John Moreland combined forces at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Read all about it here:

After the success of his inaugural Working Songwriter Forum last year, Joe Pug returned to the Old Town School of Folk for year two.

05/20/2026

You know when it's an adopted-hometown DAVY KNOWLES show, that we HAVE to be there!!

Full coverage of the show is up now on Loud Hailer, check it out on the link below.

And UK people - get ready! They're on their way over to see you!

There are a few things in life that are certain - death, taxes, and the fact that Davy Knowles is going to blow you away with an amazing show!

05/10/2026

If Alter Bridge are in town, you can guarantee I'll be there!!

Fantastic show as always at The Salt Shed last week!