[Photo courtesy of Julia Weber] By Julia Weber, Features Editor There aren’t that many bands that I’m willing to trek to Chicago for (on a weekday, nonetheless). The last time I made the trip, it was for Wilco’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot anniversary tour in which I traveled both to Chicago and back in 24 hours…
Category: Live Review
Live Review: An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories with Graham Nash at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Oct. 19
By Lauren Patterson, Contributor [Photo by Lauren Patterson] The scene is set, lit with candles and garnished by a multicolored oriental rug. Instruments are propped on stands that surround the stage, welcoming concert-goers as they enter the auditorium. Graham Nash, best known for his work with the legendary band Crosby, Stills & Nash, takes the…
Live Review: Kacey Musgraves – ‘Oh What a World’ Tour at Express LIVE, Jan. 29
By Devon Hannan, Editorial Director [Photo by Devon Hannan, Editorial Director] There are only so many concerts worth standing in single-digit temperatures for; this is one of them. It’s funny how after so many punk shows, you kind of expect a live concert to sound, and look, like absolute shit. However, the first five minutes…
Live Review: The Devil Wears Prada – ‘With Roots Above & Branches Below’ 10th Anniversary at Bogarts, Oct. 10
By Marvin Dotiyal, Features Editor As 2019 approaches, The Devil Wears Prada knew that they better have something prepared to celebrate the 10th anniversary for their metalcore magnum opus, With Roots Above & Branches Below. The band delivered with a setlist of 17 songs, which included four from their post-Zombie EP era, a cover of Julien…
Live Review: Jawbreaker at Riot Fest, Sept. 17th
By Eli Schoop, Copy Editor Imagine seeing your favorite band. Maybe it’s Grizzly Bear or Haim. You would be ecstatic, of course. Now imagine the band was reuniting for one last go. The hype is amplified, it’s a nostalgia trip and an experience seldom seen by those of the generation. Then, add on the fact…
Lollapalooza: Jams and Vibes in the Windy City
By Diana Buchert, Promo Director In a massive city, full of historic architecture, endless train loops, and a massive chrome bean lies a weekend oasis for rockers, rappers, DJs, and fans of all sorts to gather beneath the gorgeous Chicago skyline. Nestled between Lake Michigan and the bustling city, Grant Park manages to pack Lollapalooza…
Live Review: Fleet Foxes at Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland, Aug. 8th
By Devon Hannan, Editorial Director The experience of a concert isn’t just for the fans, it’s for the band too. After driving eight and half hours from Denver, I parked my butt in the oddly short line waiting in front of The Midland in Kansas City to see my favorite band of all time, Fleet…
Nelsonville Music Festival: Four Days With Friends
By Sam Tornow, General Manager Locality is the core ingredient in the cocktail that is Nelsonville Music Festival. It’s the scent that is initially tough to distinguish, although easy to identify once pointed out. Goers treated each like neighbors because many of them are. The gorgeous green foothills that backdrop any and every direction you…
Live Review: Bon Iver at Merriweather Post Pavilion, May 24th
By Jon Fuchs, Music Director 22, A Million, the newest record from Bon Iver (aka ACRN’s favorite record of 2016) is one of the strangest transitions of musical styles in years. From a simple lo-fi folk project to an electronic outfit echoing The Age of Adz, the band masterminded by multi-instrumentalist Justin Vernon feels as…
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