CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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Photo Gallery: The Darbies Perform at the RocHaus on April 5, 2019
Submitted by JeffDoles on April 5, 2019 - 2:20pmWEST DUNDEE, Ill. – The Darbies are a rock n roll quartet forged in the majestic and azure city-tide of the west end of Los Angeles. Like many bands before them, The Darbies are tinged with that peculiar, mythic brilliance that characterizes the musical portraiture of the teeming Los Angeles soundscape. Young, ambitious, persistent and forged with an undeniable devil-may-care-vintage-rock swagger, The Darbies are climbing to the top with a rapidity matched only by the sweltering charisma of their captivating musical presence, and breathtakingly cathartic live performances.
Photo Gallery: City of the Weak at Beat Kitchen on Mar. 29, 2019
Submitted by JeffDoles on March 29, 2019 - 8:36amCHICAGO – City of the Weak captures a modern rock ‘n roll sound by combining catchy pop melodies with aggressive guitar riffs – and moving bass lines – to create a genre of their own. The band is best known for their intensity and passion on stage, as well as their fearless personalities off the stage. City of the Weak is a female fronted band and was formed in 2012. Their first full length album “Pulling Teeth” was released in June of 2017.
Photo Gallery: Mike Mains & the Branches at GMan Tavern in Chicago
Submitted by JeffDoles on March 25, 2019 - 12:55pmCHICAGO – Known for their catchy, free-associating indie pop-rock melodies, Mike Mains & The Branches invites diverse comparisons to acts such as Foster The People, Young the Giant, The Killers, and Arcade Fire, with each comparison act a genuine facet of the band’s energetic and often soul-searching music. “Calm Down, Everything Is Fine” was released in 2014, and the album hit the top 20 ranking on Billboard’s New Artist Albums Chart. The band will release their new album, “When We Were In Love” in Spring 2019.
Photo Gallery: Meek Mill 'The Motivation Tour' at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom, Mar. 8, 2019
Submitted by JeffDoles on March 11, 2019 - 9:13amCHICAGO – “The Motivation Tour,” headlined by Meek Mill (also known as Robert Rihmeek Williams), was unleashed at Chicago’s historic Aragon Ballroom on March 8th, 2019. The rapper and activist is known for his debut album “Dreams and Nightmares” and his latest “Championships,” and is known for his collaborations with Drake and T.I.
Photo Gallery: Mike Tramp of White Lion at the RocHaus, Mar. 9, 2019
Submitted by JeffDoles on March 9, 2019 - 2:19pmWEST DUNDEE, Ill. – It’s been almost five years since rock singer Mike Tramp announced that his signature group, White Lion, was finally over. White Lion was a Danish/American rock band that began in 1983, and had their biggest hits four years later on the album “Pride” … “Wait” and “When Children Cry.” Mike Tramp performed at the RocHaus in West Dundee on Saturday, March 9th, 2019, and brought his acoustic guitar, rustic voice and passion for singing/storytelling to the stage.
Photo Gallery: Travis Scott at Chicago's United Center on Feb. 21, 2019
Submitted by JeffDoles on February 23, 2019 - 3:37pmCHICAGO – Rapper Travis Scott performs at Chicago’s United Center on Thursday, February 21st, 2019. Photographer Ethan Madison, shooting for HollywoodChicago.com, brings you the photos! Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos © Ethan Madison for HollywoodChicago.com.
Photo Gallery: Alien Weaponry Performs in Chicagoland at The Forge
Submitted by JeffDoles on December 5, 2018 - 9:03amJOLIET, Ill. – Thrash Metal band Alien Weaponry performs at The Forge venue in Joliet on November 29th, 2018. New Zealand natives Lewis de Jong, Henry de Jong and Ethan Trembath brought their unique energy to the venue, and HollywoodChicago.com photographer Jeff Doles was there, taking the following Exclusive Photos.
Photo Gallery: Ministry Performs in Chicagoland at The Forge
Submitted by JeffDoles on November 30, 2018 - 3:33pmJOLIET, Ill. – The Heavy Metal legends Ministry performed at The Forge venue in Joliet on November 29th, 2018. The current lineup of Al Jourgensen, John Bechdel, Sin Quirin, Cesar Soto, Tony Campos and Derek Abrams rocked the house, and HollywoodChicago.com photographer Jeff Doles was there, taking the following Exclusive Photos.
Interview: Thrash Metal Band ‘Alien Weaponry’ to Appear in Chicagoland on Nov. 29, 2018
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 28, 2018 - 8:35amCHICAGO – This old Headbanger would like to personally thank “Alien Weaponry” for providing a much-needed shot of adrenal into the future of Thrash Metal. While I consider myself an optimist, if you had told me that the resurgence of the genre would come from three teenagers that hail from New Zealand, I would have told you that you were crazy.
Video: Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez for ‘Widows’ at 54th Chicago International Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 15, 2018 - 3:19pmCHICAGO – It was star power to the max on Saturday, October 13th, 2018, at the 54th Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) as the cast and director of the new film Widows walked the Red Carpet, including Liam Neeson, Viola Davis and Michelle Rodriguez.
