CHICAGO – We all need some help. The stage play group Nothing Without a Company realizes that, and has collaborated with the organization “Cornerstone” to provide that assistance. Cornerstone is a seminar and a happening in downtown Chicago, facilitated by “experts” to generate your potential. The presentation has a Thursday-Sunday run at Michigan Avenue’s Artspace 8 through April 29th, 2018. Click here for more details, including ticket information.
HollywoodChicago.com Music News, Reviews & Interviews
Exclusive Photos: Acclaimed Rappers G-Eazy, A$AP Ferg at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Jan. 16, 2016
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 22, 2016 - 12:03pmCHICAGO – Acclaimed rappers G-Eazy and A$AP Ferg performed at a packed show at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Jan. 16, 2016. The HollywoodChicago.com lens captured all the action.
Riot Fest 2015 in Chicago: HollywoodChicago.com’s 3-Day Montage in 3 Minutes
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 15, 2015 - 10:43pmCHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com spent 30 hours on our feet over 3 days to capture the soul of Riot Fest 2015 in Chicago. Then we edited it down to the best 3 minutes for your viewing pleasure.
Exclusive Slideshow: Bret Michaels of Poison, ‘Rock of Love’ Fame at 2015 CineFest Backlot Block Party
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 2, 2015 - 5:39pmCHICAGO – Bret Michaels of Poison and “Rock of Love” fame recently rocked the stage at the first-annual 2015 CineFest Backlot Block Party behind Cinespace Chicago Film Studios. We present these exclusive action photos from the Aug. 29, 2015 show!
Exclusive Video Interview: Legendary Drummer Paul Bostaph of Slayer at Rockstar Mayhem Festival
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 14, 2015 - 11:10pmCHICAGO (Exclusive) – HollywoodChicago.com is proud to take you inside the mind of legendary heavy metal drummer Paul Bostaph of the thrash metal bands Slayer, Forbidden, Exodus, Systematic and Testament. We sat down with Bostaph on July 12, 2015 at Rockstar Mayhem Festival outside of Chicago in Tinley Park.
DVD Review: William H. Macy’s Sappy Directorial Debut ‘Rudderless’
Submitted by NickHC on January 20, 2015 - 11:10amCHICAGO – Actor William H. Macy’s directorial debut “Rudderless” is a film of open mic songwriting that tackles a recovery from grief with neat lyrics and easy metaphors. Instead of standing out, Macy has provided another sap’s ballad that has the cuteness of “Kumbaya”, one that aims to please the crowd without challenging emotions, only showing them.
Film Review: Direction Proves a Problem For Open Mic Drama ‘Rudderless’
Submitted by NickHC on October 20, 2014 - 9:37pmCHICAGO – Actor William H. Macy’s directorial debut “Rudderless” is a film of open mic songwriting that tackles a recovery from grief with neat lyrics and easy metaphors. Instead of standing out, Macy has provided another sap’s ballad that has the cuteness of “Kumbaya”, one that aims to please the crowd without challenging emotions, only presenting them.
Slideshow: Wu-Tang Clan, Gary Clark Jr. Headline Youthful, EDM-Focused 2013 North Coast Music Festival
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 8, 2013 - 9:14pmCHICAGO – With music festivals continuing to explode in Chicago, the 2013 North Coast Music Festival (NCMF) felt like it learned some lessons from master fests like Lollapalooza but needs to keep paying attention.
Slideshow: Courtney Love Needs Her Nicotine at House of Blues Chicago
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 29, 2013 - 11:38pm
Sorry, kids. Mommy needs her nicotine, Courtney Love said during this shot on July 18, 2013 at the House of Blues Chicago.CHICAGO – From Courtney Love’s first words hitting the stage at her sold-out July 18, 2013 show at the House of Blues Chicago – with a cigarette dangling defiantly from her lips – it was apparent the 1990s grunge queen was back and still all about breaking the rules.
Blu-ray Review: Fascinating Dissection of a Timeless LP in ‘Classic Albums: Peter Gabriel: So’
Submitted by BrianTT on October 26, 2012 - 9:35pmCHICAGO – I’m a little biased when it comes to analyzing a documentary about Peter Gabriel. He’s one of the most important musicians of all time, particularly in the way he blended world music and pop in the ’80s, an art form that reached a peak with the timeless “So,” the latest recording analyzed in Eagle Rock’s award-winning “Classic Albums” series of Blu-rays and DVDs. In hindsight, the production is missing a few key players but those who do come to talk about “So” do so with love and insight.
Video: Mamba Battle of the Bands Winner The Lauren Wolf Band Releases ‘One Day’ Music Video
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 7, 2012 - 11:06pmCHICAGO – In partnership with Live Nation, the Mamba Battle of the Bands on Oct. 1, 2012 named the rising Chicago rock band The Lauren Wolf Band their national grand-prize winner. The prize package includes an upcoming performance at the House of Blues Chicago. In addition, the band on Sunday released its official “One Day” music video.
