music
The Staves eager to build U.S. fan base
Making their first visit to Chicago, up-and-coming folk trio the Staves aren’t asking for much. Deliver the three gorgeous girls some Chicago-style pizza and show them where they can find the best vintage dress shops in the city, and they should feel quite at home …
Crowd Pleasers for May 24, 2013
Here is a look at some crowd pleasers. Events include the Smiley Tillmond Band in Back to the Delta: A Blues Showcase at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago.
Summer festivals in the Southland 2013
Here is a look at the summer festivals set for the Southland from May to September.
Hot Picks: Award show, BACinema screens ‘Quartet’
Here is a look at top events you won’t want to miss. Suggestions include the Celebration of Chicago Artists Award Show in University Park and the BACinema screening of “Quartet” in Chicago.
Farmers Insurance will present the Live and Loud Tour featuring Rascal Flatts with the Band Perry and Cassadee Pope from “The Voice” at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park in August. Find out more including when tickets go on sale on FYI on FMBA at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
Chicago Opera Theater to launch 2014 season with an Ellington rarity
In announcing its 2014 season, Chicago Opera Theater continues to move in different directions from its recent past while building on its strong bond with its general director’s Southern California company. Duke Ellington’s “Queenie Pie,” inspired by the life of black entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, will launch the season Feb. 15-23.
First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre’s 2013 concert season
The 2013 summer concert season is a live music fan’s dream.
A ton of great gigs are on the way, and many of them will be at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park.
“It’s a busy summer and there’s just a …
Ticketmaster settles rewards lawsuit for $23M
Ticketmaster has agreed to settle claims for up to $23 million over a lawsuit affecting more than a million people who, after buying a ticket online, were enrolled in a rewards program that cost $9 a month but never gave them any benefits.
Here are the shows so far for the 2013 season at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park, (708) 614-1616.
Tickets are or will be available soon at LiveNation.com , all Ticketmaster outlets, the box office and at (800) 745-3000. Lawn and …
Music streaming, gaming among new Google services
Google’s sixth annual conference for software developers opened Wednesday with a chance for the company to showcase the latest mobile devices running its Android software, while also unveiling other features in its evolving product line-up. Announcements include new tools for online games and a music-streaming service that will allow Android users to listen to their favorite songs and artists for a monthly fee.
Lil Wayne will bring his America’s Most Wanted Music Festival to First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park in August. Support acts include Tip “T.I.” Harris and 2 Chainz. Find out more including when tickets go on sale on FYI on FMBA at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
Google unveils $10-a-month ‘All Access’ music plan
Google Inc. unveiled a streaming music service called All Access that blends songs users have already uploaded to their online libraries with millions of other tracks for a $10 monthly fee.
Black Sabbath will be at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park in August. Find out more including when tickets go on sale on FYI on FMBA at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
McGraw pumped for Two Lanes of Freedom Tour
Tim McGraw will perform at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on May 24.
The Under the Influence of Music Tour featuring Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Rocky and several other performers will be at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park in July. Find out more including when tickets go on sale on FYI on FMBA at blogs.southtownstar.com/fmba.
Bettenhausen, bike run collect for tornado relief
As part of an effort to gather donations for victims of the devastating Oklahoma tornado, Bettenhausen Automotive on Friday will raffle off 10 pairs of lawn seat tickets to that night’s Tim McGraw concert at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park.
Each person …
