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CHICAGO – It is Chicago where New York City native Harry Wood is debuting his first play, entitled “Roast,” through The Comrades theater company at the Greenhouse Theater Center. The comic drama, about a gathering of stand up comics and relatives to “roast” – rather than eulogize – a deceased fellow comedian, is a World Premiere that runs through August 18th, 2019. For tickets and more information, click here.
Jeff Doles
Photo Gallery: Khalid at Chicago's United Center on July 25, 2019
Submitted by JeffDoles on July 26, 2019 - 2:16amCHICAGO – The R&B singer/songwriter Khalid burst onto the music scene the same day he graduated from high school. His debut single “Location” was released in July of 2016 and peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart … and was later certified quadruple platinum. His debut studio album, “American Teen,” was released on March 3rd, 2017. Since then he has achieved several top ten hits, including the song “Young Dumb and Broke,” a number one album and five Grammy nominations.
Interview: Peyton Bighorse From Indie Pop/Punk Band, ‘Skating Polly’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 25, 2019 - 9:23amCHICAGO – A fiery phoenix rising from grunge and punk rock ashes, Skating Polly brings youthful hope to anyone looking for in-your-face, high energy, furious live performances. The talented trio alternate instruments and create a new form of music they call “Ugly Pop.” They performed at Schuba’s in Chicago on May 2nd, 2019.
Photo Gallery: Chicago Open Air in Bridgeview on May 18 & 19, 2019
Submitted by JeffDoles on May 21, 2019 - 9:04amBRIDGEVIEW, ILL. - Chicago Open Air is an annual concert held in Bridgeview, Illinois, that features several rock and metal acts. After not happening in 2018, the festival returned for weekend of rock at SeetGeek Stadium. 2019 headliners included System of a Down, Tool, Ghost and The Cult. Photographers Jeff and Isabella Doles of HollywoodChicago.com were there.
Interview: Alecia “Mixi” Demner, Singer & Songwriter from ‘Stitched Up Heart’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 11, 2019 - 5:24pmCHICAGO – Hard rock to their core, the band “Stitched Up Heart” combine powerful vocals and soulful lyrics to make the band a rock ‘n’ roll force to be reckoned with … Stitched Up Heart recently released their new track “Lost,” featuring Godsmack front man Sully Erna. “Lost” is the first track released off their upcoming sophomore LP that will be released in the fall.
Interview: Leah Martin-Brown, Lead Singer of ‘Evol Walks’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 18, 2019 - 6:32amCHICAGO – With a healthy dose of attitude, a dynamite lead singer and a predilection for time-honored rock ‘n’ roll, “Evol Walks” is a band that has rapidly emerged as a heavyweight contender. Now based in Los Angeles, Evol Walks has produced an EP, earned plaudits from artists and fans around the world, and played across three continents. The band’s hard edge takes its inspiration from the giants of heavy music, from roots in AC/DC and Black Sabbath, as well as Led Zeppelin, Joan Jett, Stone Sour and Monster Magnet, plus gives it a modern tweak.
Interview: Dillon Schneider of ‘Best Video’ Nominee at American Country Music Awards
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 5, 2019 - 10:14pmCHICAGO – Dillon Schneider is the quintessential local man made good. A graduate of Chicagoland’s Barrington High School and the city’s Columbia College, Schneider was the cinematographer for the music video “Burn Out” by Midland, which is nominated for Best Video at the 54th American Country Music (ACM) Awards, coming up on April 7th, 2019.
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.
