Photos: Beartooth performs a sold-out show at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago
Beartooth is one of those bands you need to see live. If not on this tour then the next one because holy smokes did they have one of the best […]
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Photos / Recap: Muse brings enormous energy to the Riviera Theatre in Chicago
Some bands prefer a less is more approach when playing an intimate setting like Chicago’s Riviera Theatre. Muse is not that band. When the Grammy-winning English rockers – Matt Bellamy, […]
Photos: The Flaming Lips deliver an ecstatic performance at The Riviera Theatre in Chicago
Before performing “Enthusiasm for Life Defeats Existential Fear” early in The Flaming Lips’ April 6 set at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, Wayne Coyne explained that if you scream loud […]
Review: Sleater-Kinney’s center holds strong during Night 2 at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre
Words and guitar were blanketed in thumping drums, dreamy synths, pop melodies and grungy noise rock as Sleater-Kinney performed the second show of a two-night run at the Riviera Theatre […]
Gypsy Punks Gogol Bordello to invade Chicago’s Riviera Theatre on June 1
Summer concert season is beginning to heat up and, with the slew of national acts slated to come through Chicago in the coming months, that means tough decisions lie ahead […]
Photos & Review: Sylvan Esso dances the night away at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre
One year ago, Sylvan Esso was gearing up to perform at the massive musical extravaganza that is Lollapalooza. Cut to present time, the duo sold-out not one, but two headlining […]
Photos & Review: Tenacious D brings ‘Post-Apocalypto’ party to Chicago’s Riviera
Not all heroes wear capes. Nay, some play guitars. On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Tenacious D converged on Chicago’s Riviera Theatre – the second of two sold-out shows – to ward […]
Photos: Johnny Marr & James host an existential dance party at The Riv in Chicago
There are songs that serve as pure escapism, whisking listeners away to a joyous place and there are songs that encouraged deep contemplation about the meaning of life, death, love, […]
Photos: Bad Religion & Social Distortion celebrate life and the legacy of punk in Chicago
On Monday, May 20, a co-headlining tour that was four decades in the making reached its epic conclusion with a sweeping celebration of life, community, and the legacy of punk […]
Photos: Devo shares the de-evolution gospel at a stellar Chicago show
On Saturday, May 11, Devo brought their 50 Years of De-Evolution Tour to the Riviera Theatre in Chicago for a packed show, presented by Jam and 93XRT. The band – […]
Johnny Marr & James to tour North America
Two of the UK’s most iconic acts are joining forces for a North American tour as Johnny Marr and James are teaming up for their first U.S. tour together this […]
Photos: Phoenix rises at The Riv with first Chicago performance in five years
On Sept. 7, Phoenix made a triumphant return to Chicago with a hits-filled performance at The Riviera Theatre. The show, the band’s first in the city since rocking the Aragon […]
Phoenix to embark on Alpha Zulu Tour – Chicago show 9/7
Grammy-winning artists Phoenix are hitting the road this fall on the Alpha Zulu Tour on which the French band is making a highly-anticipated stop at the Riviera Theatre (previously scheduled […]
The Smile announces North American Tour
The Smile – Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner – have announced their first tour of the U.S. and Canada which comes in support of the group’s debut album, […]
AWOLNATION announces Falling Forward U.S. Tour dates
AWOLNATION has announced that they will be hitting the road this fall for a tour across the U.S. dubbed the Falling Forward Tour. Badflower and The Mysterines will also be […]
Photos / Review: Spoon wows with a jam-filled Chicago concert
“Chicago showed up,” declared Spoon’s Britt Daniel after the no nonsense rock band kicked off its April 19 Chicago stop at the Riviera Theatre with scorching performances of “Don’t You […]
Clairo announces 2022 North American tour dates
Right after the release of her sophomore album, Sling, Clairo has announced a 2022 headlining North American tour. Arlo Parks and Widowspeak have been tapped to join her on the […]
Live Review & Photos: Gogol Bordello celebrates 20 years of immigrant punk in Chicago
Gogol Bordello superfans may have just had the time of their lives as the nomadic punk outfit all but blew the doors off Chicago’s Riveria Theatre on Saturday night (June […]
Photos & Recap: Kurt Vile and the Violators give the gift of rock to Chicago
Jingle bells, herald angels singing and all the traditional sounds of the season were pushed aside by fuzzy guitars and classic rock jams as Kurt Vile and the Violators took […]
Jenny Lewis announces new album and tour
Christmas came early for music fans as the always amazing Jenny Lewis has revealed her plans to release a new album, On The Line, in 2019. New music from Lewis […]
Photos & Review: Shakey Graves defies expectations with genre-bending Chicago concert
“I can’t wait for summer / I can’t wait for spring,” the artist known as Shakey Graves beautifully laments on “Excuses,” his sing-songy tune of vindication for the stingy-hearted. There […]
Tenacious D announces ‘Post-Apocalypto’ album & animated series
The D is back to save the world – or what’s left of it – with a pair of new projects entitled Post-Apocalypto. First up is an original, six-part animated […]
Lollapalooza pre-sale tickets available beginning Thursday, March 23
The first tickets for this year’s Lollapalooza will be available via the SMS presale beginning on Thursday, March 23. Fans are encouraged to visit the festival’s website to sign-up for […]
Riot Fest reveals 2022 schedule
The Riot Fest hourly schedule for 2022 has been announced! Once again the event has partnered with Goose Island to release the Riot Fest Sucks Pale Ale featuring a peel-off […]