CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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Photo Gallery: Riot Fest 2018 with Alkaline Trio, Bullet for My Valentine
Submitted by JeffDoles on September 17, 2018 - 12:58pmCHICAGO – Alkaline Trio, Bullet for My Valentine, Suicidal Tendencies, The Dangerous Summer, Just Friends, Calpurnia, Save Face, SWMRS, Fear, Beach Goons, No Small Children and more performed at Riot Fest 2018 in Chicago on September 16th, 2018, the third day of the three day happening at Douglas Park. HollywoodChicago.com photographer Jeff Doles was there on Sunday the 16th and took the following Exclusive photos.
Photo Gallery: Anthrax and Lamb of God at Rave Eagles Club on Aug. 8, 2018
Submitted by JeffDoles on August 10, 2018 - 11:43amMILWAUKEE, WIS. – The speed metal stylings of Anthrax and Lamb of God performed at the popular Rave Eagles Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 8th, 2018. HollywoodChicago.com photographer Jeff Doles was there, and shot this Exclusive Photo Gallery. Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos © Jeff Doles for HollywoodChicago.com.
Photo Gallery: Emo Nite LA Performing at Wicker Park Fest
Submitted by JeffDoles on July 30, 2018 - 9:18amCHICAGO - Emo Nite LA performed at the Wicker Park Fest on Friday, July 27th, 2018. Emo Nite has origin in three friends (Babs Szabo, T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed) performing at a small dive bar, and has grown into a full-blown phenomenon. Of course, they have been able to bring together some of the most incredible names in music who have become part of this Emo Nite “family”… including Halsey, Sonny Moore (Skrillex) & From First to Last, Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional), Mark Hoppus (Blink 182), Post Malone, Demi Lovato and so many more.
They have been able to throw regular events in dozens of markets across the country, and have had spots on lineups at festivals like Life is Beautiful, Slam Dunk, BUKU and Vans Warped Tour. They have created successful clothing collabs with companies like OBEY, Urban Outfitters, PLEASURES, Rose in Good Faith, OWSLA and more. But above all else, they are ever changing the idea of what a music event can be.
Video Interview: John Travolta on His New Role as ‘Gotti’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 13, 2018 - 9:27amCHICAGO – John Travolta has fulfilled his career legacy of icon status, and he continues to work on projects that highlight his performance abilities. Fresh off his role as real-life Robert Shapiro in “The People Vs. O.J. Simpson,” Travolta takes on another historical figure in his portrayal of mobster John Gotti in the new film “Gotti.”
Photo Gallery: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats in Chicago, May 12, 2018
Submitted by JeffDoles on June 1, 2018 - 11:31amCHICAGO – Soulful R&B combo Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats performed in Chicago at the Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island, May 12th, 2018. Nathaniel Rateliff is an American singer and songwriter based in Denver, whose influences are described as folk, Americana and vintage rhythm & blues.
Photo Gallery: Lexi Parr Rocks the RocHaus on May 12, 2018
Submitted by JeffDoles on May 13, 2018 - 8:08amWEST DUNDEE, Ill. – “A Voice for the Generations” – as singer Lexi Parr has often been called – the Galena (Illinois)-based artist is the quintessential old soul. She wails like Janis and commands the tonal spectrum like Etta James. Lexi has been lighting up stages since an early age, destined to be the “voice” that everyone remembers. The city of Nashville, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, MTV, “The Voice” TV show and the largest stages across the Midwest have all embraced Lexi, with her immense talent and the electrified stage show she brings with her band, RubyBlonde.
Photo Gallery: K-Pop Red Velvet Fanmeet at Rosemont Theatre on April 29, 2018
Submitted by JeffDoles on April 30, 2018 - 9:56amROSEMONT, Ill. – It was K-pop (South Korean pop music) magic time at Rosemont Theatre on April 29, 2018 as the girl group Red Velvet had a “fanmeet” with their admirers. Red Velvet (레드벨벳) debuted on Aug. 1, 2014 with their digital single “Happiness” and was formed by S.M. Entertainment by pairing four members: Irene, Seulgi, Wendy and Joy. In 2015, they added a fifth member, Yeri.
Red-Carpet Video Interviews: Cast of ‘Super Troopers 2,’ Broken Lizard Comedy Troupe
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on April 23, 2018 - 3:10pmCHICAGO – “Super Troopers 2” held its star-studded premiere in Chicago on April 17, 2018. On the red carpet, Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com interviewed the cast of the film and the Broken Lizard comedy troupe including Jay Chandrasekhar (Chicago native, co-writer, director, star), Kevin Heffernan (co-writer, star), Erik Stolhanske (co-writer, star), Steve Lemme (co-writer, star) and Paul Soter (co-writer, star).
Photo Gallery: Echosmith at Metro Chicago on April 15, 2018
Submitted by JeffDoles on April 15, 2018 - 8:39pmCHICAGO – Echosmith performing at Metro Chicago on April 15th, 2018. HollywoodChicago.com photographer Jeff Doles brings you the photos! Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos © Jeff Doles for HollywoodChicago.com.
Photo Gallery: Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention in Rosemont, Ill., on March 24, 2018
Submitted by JeffDoles on March 25, 2018 - 7:15pmROSEMONT, Ill. – Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on March 24, 2018. HollywoodChicago.com photographer Jeff Doles brings you the photos! Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the gallery or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos © Jeff Doles for HollywoodChicago.com.