CHICAGO – It began with a boy and his dream (nightmare?). John LaFlamboy, to be exact, as he took an idea he had in college and made it his life’s work. He owns and operates the HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport (Illinois), which was designed, built and put together by Haunted House experts expressly for the spookiest month of the year. For info on how to purchase tickets, click HellsGate.
HollywoodChicago.com Music News, Reviews & Interviews
Photo Gallery: The Lumineers at Allstate Arena on Jan. 20, 2017
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 29, 2017 - 9:59pmCHICAGO – The Lumineers sold out Chicago’s Allstate Arena on Jan. 20, 2017. HollywoodChicago.com photographer Layne Lindroth brings you front-row photos illustrating the incredible folk/rock show. Enjoy!
Photo Gallery: Humorcore Rock Band Psychostick at Bada Brew on Jan. 12, 2017
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on January 17, 2017 - 1:40amCREST HILL, Ill. – HollywoodChicago.com photographer Jeff Doles brings you a front-row seat to humorcore rock band Psychostick’s performance at Bada Brew on Jan. 17, 2017. Self-coined a “humorcore” band, Psychostick is an American comedy rock band from Tempe, Ariz. who is known for their silly imagery and usage of humor in their songs and lyrics. Enjoy!
Private Video Interview: Oscar-Nominated Actress & Singer Hailee Steinfeld for ‘The Edge of Seventeen’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 25, 2016 - 10:07amCHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com publisher Adam Fendelman brings you this private interview with Oscar-nominated actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld for the new film “The Edge of Seventeen” with Hailee, Woody Harrelson, Kyra Sedgwick, Haley Lu Richardson and Hayden Szeto.
Red-Carpet Video Interviews: John Legend & Parker Sawyers for Barack Obama Film ‘Southside With You’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on August 20, 2016 - 5:06pmCHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com brings you our red-carpet interviews with John Legend (executive producer, original song), Parker Sawyers (“Barack Obama”), Michael Tanne (writer, director, producer) and Vanessa Bell Calloway (Marian Robinson, Michelle’s mother) from the Chicago premiere of “Southside With You” on Aug. 18, 2016 at the Music Box Theatre.
Photo Gallery: Summerfest 2016, Day 6 & 7: blink-182, All Time Low & Hunter Hayes
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 10, 2016 - 1:55pmCHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com’s coverage of Summerfest in Milwaukee forges on with Day 6 and 7 photos by photographers Jeff Doles and Layne Lindroth. Here we bring you front-row shots of blink-182, All Time Low, Milky Chance, Hunter Hayes, Hey Marseilles, X Ambassadors and DJ Devast8. Enjoy!
Photo Gallery: Summerfest 2016, Day 2: Pitbull, Martin Garrix & Farruko
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on July 1, 2016 - 11:02amCHICAGO – Summerfest, which is dubbed the world’s largest music festival, is in full force this year in Milwaukee. HollywoodChicago.com photographer Jeff Doles was there on Day 2 to bring you front-row shots of Pitbull, Martin Garrix and Farruko. Enjoy!
Entertainment News: 6 Things to Do April 16-17 at 2016 CIMMfest
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 16, 2016 - 10:32amCHICAGO – The hottest two days of the 2016 CIMMfest – the Chicago International Music & Movies Festival – is of course on the last two weekend days. After conferring their Baadasssss Award to Documentarian Gordon Quinn of Kartemquin Films on Friday, April 15th, it’s time for the Saturday/Sunday blitz to begin.
Interview: ‘On the Scene’ Director Mary Kay Cook on CIMMfest Premiere on April 14, 2016
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 14, 2016 - 9:11amCHICAGO – One of the many merits of CIMMfest – the Chicago International Music and Movies Festival – is how they provide a showcase to new programming and emerging talent. On the second day of the 2016 festival (April 14), Potenza Productions will premiere their new music show, “On the Scene,” with the director debut of Mary Kay Cook.
Exclusive Photos: Megadeth, Suicidal Tendencies at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on March 13, 2016
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on March 17, 2016 - 3:14pmCHICAGO – Thrash metal pioneers Megadeth (with singer Dave Mustane and Kiko Loureiro) and Suicidal Tendencies (with singer Mike Muir) shredded their guitars and kept the packed crowd moshing with 30 years of vintage metal classics at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom on March 13, 2016. The HollywoodChicago.com lens captured all the action. Enjoy!
Exclusive Photos: Lamb of God, Anthrax at at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Jan. 30, 2016
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on February 2, 2016 - 3:08pmCHICAGO – Legendary metal bands Lamb of God and Anthrax performed at a packed show at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago on Jan. 30, 2016. The HollywoodChicago.com lens captured all the action. Enjoy!
