CHICAGO – It is Chicago where New York City native Harry Wood is debuting his first play, entitled “Roast,” through The Comrades theater company at the Greenhouse Theater Center. The comic drama, about a gathering of stand up comics and relatives to “roast” – rather than eulogize – a deceased fellow comedian, is a World Premiere that runs through August 18th, 2019. For tickets and more information, click here.
HollywoodChicago.com Music News, Reviews & Interviews
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.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 3 CD, DVD Combo Packs to Slash’s First Live Solo Album ‘Made in Stoke 24/7/11’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 17, 2011 - 2:49pmCHICAGO – In our latest live solo album edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Music, we have 3 special-edition CD and DVD combo packs up for grabs for Slash’s first-ever live solo album “Made in Stoke 24/7/11” from the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter!
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 3 Concert Blu-ray or DVD Movies to ‘God Bless Ozzy Osbourne’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 15, 2011 - 10:04pmCHICAGO – In our latest concert movie edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Music, we have 3 Blu-rays or DVDs up for grabs for the new release of the legendary Ozzy Osbourne’s documentary “God Bless Ozzy Osbourne,” which was shot over the course of three years!
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 6 Concert Tickets, T-Shirts For ‘Alien Queen: The Concert’ at Metro
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on December 7, 2011 - 12:01amCHICAGO – In our latest concert edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Music, we have 3 prize packs up for grabs to the holiday show of the comic rock spectacle “Alien Queen: The Concert” at Metro!
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 3 Deluxe CDs to Toby Keith’s New Country Album ‘Clancy’s Tavern’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 21, 2011 - 7:32pmCHICAGO – In our latest new music album edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Music, we have 3 deluxe CDs up for grabs for super hit country artist Toby Keith’s newest album “Clancy’s Tavern”!
