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80’s Synth Pop! Thomas Dolby at the House of Blues Chicago (April 20, 2026)
Thomas Dolby opens with a cover of “Blue Monday” by Orgy. It’s a great choice for the first song. “How does it feel? How should I feel? Tell me, how does it feel / To treat me like you do?” After a few songs, Dolby and his band play a few movements of his ’80s symphony… Read more
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Exceptional Soul Music! Lee Fields & The Expressions at the Metro (April 10, 2026)
Lee Fields has been singing since the 1960s. He helped fellow stars Sharon Jones and Charles Bradley get their start. Now that they have passed, it is up to him to carry on their legacy and keep the classic soul music alive. Early in the set, they play “Ladies” from their 2009 album, My World.… Read more
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A Strong Finish – Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits at The Auditorium Theatre (April 9, 2026)
Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical is a loose retelling of the Peter Pan story. Strat is the leader of “The Lost” who never ages and falls in love with Raven, who also falls for him. The music is the highlight of the performance. Early in the second act is 1977’s “For Crying Out… Read more
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Compelling and Engaging! Her Story Theater Presents The Official Biography at The Den Theatre (Through April 19, 2026)
Henry Percival is an author who lives in the Connecticut woods. He had one big hit a long time ago about a white man killing his black fiancé. The book came out after the author’s fiancé died under mysterious conditions. Everyone assumed that the book was the true story of what happened, but Percival was… Read more
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