Article Category: National Acts

Music that combines country and hip-hop calls to mind that old Reese’s commercial where a guy walking down the sidewalk eating a candy bar collided...

These days it seems everyone and his undead brother is eager to talk about the upcoming zombie apocalypse – the benefits of canned versus fresh...

When the British band America debuted stateside in 1972 with the hit single, “A Horse with No Name,” a lot of people thought they sounded...

Popular local drummer and drumming instructor Todd Harrold said his young students care about exactly two bands that had their heydays in the 1960s...

It’s been a year for celebrating milestones for Johnny Mathis. Shortly after turning 80 last fall, Mathis began preparing for an even more remarkable...

It is not known how many tribute acts there are in the universe, but it is probably safe to say that there is no pressing need in the cosmos for any...

Brian Posehn – actor, stand-up comedian, writer, recovering Star Wars fan – is a funnyman who’s made a career out of being bitter....

Gallagher has had a rough few years: professed insolvency, multiple heart attacks and bad press for some of his jokes. He has vowed to quit touring...

It’s turning out to be a good summer for Stann Champion. On July 1, the Chicago-based musician took home a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 35th...

When one of the biggest rock bands in history comes to you and asks you to be its new lead vocalist, you say, “Yes.” Without hesitation. That’s...