Chicago’s vibrant music scene traces back to the early 20th century when it became the go-to destination for jazz and blues musicians, artists who helped set the stage for the next century of popular ...

Lollapalooza is among the many festivals organized by Austin-based promoter C3 Presents, and C3 Presents is owned by Live ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

The new year brings new tours, new albums and artists on the rise. Here are 10 shows — spanning funk and soul to Afro-pop and bluegrass – that set the bar high for venturing outside musical comfort ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- "Our Chicago: Freedom Music" is a dynamic celebration of freedom expressed through the music of Chicago's Black community as part of ABC7's Juneteenth celebration. Black Americans ...

The notion that “rock is dead” isn’t true in Chicago, where an underground surge of bands barely out of high school is suddenly active throughout the city and suburbs. The sibling duo Twin Coast is ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago summers are perfect for outdoor activities, whether it is exploring a street festival in a new community, or a free concert in Millennium Park. Dozens of festivals happen ...

In the heart of Chicago’s Grant Park, the Sueños Music Festival celebrated Latinos over Memorial Day weekend. Thousands flocked downtown Chicago for the fourth edition of the festival that has brought ...

From waxing about Pitchfork Music Fest to late nights at Danny’s Tavern in Bucktown and Rainbo Club and Maggie’s day job at ...

CHICAGO (CBS) – There's no way one can listen to the music of blues and not feel it. CBS 2 recently met a woman who tells the stories of blues greats past, present, future and female. It's her mission ...