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EAGLES-031024-11.JPG. Joe Walsh and Steuart Smith perform with the Eagles at the United Center, Friday, March 9, 2024. I Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Music
Eagles take it to the limit and beyond with greatest hits aplenty in United Center show
With every note of the evening indelibly etched, the communal experience was carried into the parking lots after the band waved their local “long goodbye.” Steely Dan proved the perfect opener in a solid set of their own.
By Jeff Elbel - For the Sun-Times
 
Bob Dylan (pictured in 2015 at the MusiCares Person Of The Year Gala) headlined the first of a three-night stand at the Cadillac Palace Theatre on Friday night in Chicago.
Music
Bob Dylan delivers the unexpected in adventurous musical journey at Cadillac Palace show
At 82, Dylan remains willing to defy expectations and take risks with even his newest material. The impression made while playing his music is that Bob Dylan remains playful.
By Jeff Elbel - For the Sun-Times
 
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Music
The Cure plays generous assortment of old and new at United Center
English rockers road-test deliciously depressing new fare alongside forlorn favorites and a sprinkling of whimsical gems.
By Jeff Elbel - For the Sun-Times
 
The New Pornographers: Joe Seiders (from left), John Collins, AC Newman, Neko Case, Todd Fancey and Kathryn Calder.
Music
In pandemic’s wake, The New Pornographers deliver latest dose of formidable indie-pop
The band’s sophisticated blend of pop, new wave, glam, krautrock and indie rock remains familiar but has evolved since the brash power-pop days of early albums.
By Jeff Elbel - For the Sun-Times
 
Jeff Tweedy of Wilco performs on day one of the band’s three-night residency at the Riviera Theatre on Thursday night.
Music
Wilco residency filled with the familiar and the new in country-infused opener at the Riv
Jeff Tweedy and company are in the midst of a three-night run at the North Side club, promising a different set each night.
By Jeff Elbel - For the Sun-Times
 
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Music
On Christmas tour, Beach Boys mix some wintry carols in with the beloved summer hits
‘People want to hear their favorites,’ says longtime singer Mike Love, promising some ‘Good Vibrations’ at the Chicago Theatre along with the ‘Little Saint Nick.’
By Jeff Elbel - For the Sun-Times
 
Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs in concert in 2021. They bring their Christmas tour to the Allstate Arena in December for two shows.
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s ‘Ghosts’ tour a familiar lights- and lasers-filled Christmas extravaganza
The group, affectionately known as TSO, returns to Allstate Arena with “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve — The Best of TSO and More.”
By Jeff Elbel - For the Sun-Times
 
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Music
With harsh lyrics and defiant images at United Center, Roger Waters pleads for understanding
At 78, the former Pink Floyd mastermind seems fit and continues agitating.
By Jeff Elbel - For the Sun-Times
 
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Music
On new tour, Jon Anderson celebrates Yes music, with a teenage vibe in tow
At 77, the singer and songwriter maintains a youthful spirit and continues to keep the flame for Yes music alive while creating new work of his own.
By Jeff Elbel - For the Sun-Times