Review: Glenn Noble/ Photos: Jennifer Noble Review by: Glenn Noble. Photos by: Jennifer Noble Legend is a word often used, and sometimes misused, as a shorthand way of describing the status of a musician or artist.  In the case of Mavis Staples , the label of “legend” is entirely justified -- given the longevity of her career, the significant historical context around her and the Staple Singers, the degree of affection with which she is held in her native city, and not least,

Review: Glenn Noble/ Photos: Jennifer Noble Mad Dogs & Englishmen: A tribute to Joe Cocker & Leon Russell at the North Shore Center in Skokie November 8, 2025 Review by: Glenn Noble. Photos by: Jennifer Noble   Music is a peculiar thing -- it lives, briefly and vibrantly, in the moment of performance; but it’s far from uncommon for this transitory experience to change lives and endure in the memory for a lifetime. Given the right alchemy of songwriting, performers and audienc

By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Jack Casady, Justin Guip (drums), Jorma Kaukonen Hot Tuna – North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, IL George Van Dusen Theatre November 5 th , 2025   By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria   Fifty-six years ago, I first experienced the musicianship of Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady as members of the Jefferson Airplane. The place was Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom and the venue conditions were far from ideal. But none of that tro

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Albert Cummings at SPACE in Evanston, IL, Sept. 21, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Massachusetts born and raised bluesman Albert Cummings had the most unlikely path to becoming a respected professional musician. He earned an associate's degree in construction science and his family trade was building homes. His father also dabbled as a musician. His guitar and fiddle playing impressed the young Cummings.     When he was twelve, his dad gav

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Tiernii & Tikyra Southern Avenue at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg, IL, Saturday, October 18, 2025   Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Every once in a while you come across a group that just "wows" you. This was the case for me when I recently experienced the group Southern Avenue. They blend blues, soul, rock and gospel into a beautiful package of inspiring lyrics and spirited music.   This traveling family band from Mem

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria The Who & Joe Bonamassa at the United Center in Chicago September 7, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria...

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Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Nick Moss Band at SPACE August 11, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria   When Nick Moss took the stage,...

By Linda Cain Photos: Jennifer Noble Buddy Guy Celebrates 89 th  Birthday and new album release at his club Buddy Guy’s Legends By Linda...

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Albert Castiglia at SPACE July 22, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria   Albert Castiglia and his band...

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Dom Flemons at SPACE in Evanston, IL, July 13, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria     Dom Flemons bills...

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Dave Specter album release party at SPACE June 24, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria   Bluesman Dave...

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Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Eric Johanson at SPACE in Evanston, IL, June 4, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria   Eric Johanson’s...

By Linda Cain Photos: Jim Summaria Rebecca & Megan Lovell Larkin Poe & Amythyst Kiah  - The Vic Theater, Chicago, May 17, 2025 By Linda...

Review & Photos by Jim Summaria Jackie Venson Jackie Venson at Fitzgerald's, May 8, 2025 Review & Photos by Jim Summaria   Jackie...

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By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Stefan Hillesheim & Darryl Wright Stefan Hillesheim Band  - Fitzgerald’s Sidebar, Berwyn, April 1,...

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Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Marcia Ball at SPACE in Evanston, IL, March 4, 2025 Review & Photos: By Jim Summaria Louisiana native...

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Article & Photos: Jim Summaria photo: Jim Summaria Tab Benoit at the Des Plaines Theatre, February 23, 2025 Review & Photos by Jim...

Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Brother John Band Brother John Band w/ Doug Corcoran, Chris Neal, Marqueal Jordan, Marty Binder & Nick Fane...

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Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Concert Review Stephen Hull Experience SPACE , Evanston, IL, February 3, 2025   Review & Photos: By Jim...

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By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour Featuring Samantha Fish, Ghalia Volt, Canned Heat, Bernard...

Review & Photos: Jim Summaria Concert Review   Sue Foley SPACE, Evanston, IL, November 3, 2024   By Jim Summaria I love the moment at a...

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By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Larry McCray & Dave Specter   Concert Review   Larry McCray SPACE, Evanston, IL, September 12, 2024...

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Article & Photos: Jim Summaria Attending a Tedeschi Trucks Band concert is a magical musical experience. This band is one of the best out...

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By Mark Plotnick Photos: Jim Summaria Walter Trout Concert Review Artist: Walter Trout Where: Space, Evanston, IL When: Sunday, July 14,...

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