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Hozier Dazzled The Riviera

25 Feb, 2015 Sarah Hess Alternative, Gallery, Rock 0

Ireland’s breakout artist Andrew Hozier-Byrne dazzled Chicago during his recent performance at the historic Riviera Theatre with his blues inspired indie-rock. Hozier put on an emotional set that included his radio hit “Take Me …

WATERS at the House of Blues Chicago

25 Feb, 2015 John Kosiewicz Alternative, Concert Reviews

On a very cold and snowy Chicago night, California based band, WATERS, warmed up hearts of their fans with a 101.1 WKQX “Queued Up” performance at the House of Blues. When the curtains opened, …

Catfish and the Bottlemen at Schubas

24 Feb, 2015 Sarah Hess Alternative, Gallery, Rock

The UK foursome Catfish and the Bottlemen played Schubas in Chicago on Tuesday February 24th. Van McCann and the rest of the gang are touring the U.S. throughout March. Head over to the Catfish …

Sleater-Kinney at Riviera Theatre

17 Feb, 2015 jemmert Alternative, Concert Reviews, Rock

The New Year may only be one-sixth underway, but it’s very possible that the best show of 2015 has already occurred in Chicago. The proclamation, “Let’s destroy a room with this love”—a lyric from …

Bush Rocked the Riviera in Chicago

13 Feb, 2015 Sarah Hess Alternative, Concert Reviews, Rock

Alternative rock gods Bush played for a packed house at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre. Frontman Gavin Rossdale, drummer Robin Goodridge, guitarist Chris Traynor, and bassist Corey Britz had fans going mad all evening. The foursome …