Le Butcherettes | The Sylvee | 11.12.19

by Cindi Jean on November 14, 2019November 14, 2019

It’s been three years since I’ve had the pleasure of seeing and photographing Le Butcherettes. Some things have changed, naturally; A shift in lineup, new music, a new album. It was both exciting and a bit of a letdown getting to see them play a sold out show and open for Incubus on their 20 Years of Make Yourself Tour at The Sylvee in Madison, WI. Obvious reasons for why it was exciting: the electric performance by all members, guitars/synth by Riko Rodríguez-López, bass by Marfred Rodríguez-López, drums by Alejandra Robles Luna, and rounding out the crew, vocals/guitar/keyboard and all-around extraordinaire Teri Gender Bender. The letdown was due to Le Butcherettes set being so short. I would have loved to see them play so much more than the 20 or so minutes they got. Being the only other band on the bill, I would have hoped they would have gotten more time. Alas, the time they did have on stage was entertaining, and nothing less than the signature flavor Le Butcherettes faithfully deliver.

Le Butcherettes perform at a sold out show at The Sylvee in Madison, WI on November 12, 2019.

Catch them on the remainder of the U.S. tour through December 7th. Tickets and dates here. Their newest EP release Don’t Bleed is available for pre-order. Check out their newest music video for “Tunisia” just freshly released.

AWOLNATION | 101WKQX PIQNIQ 2018

by Cindi Jean on July 8, 2018July 8, 2018

AWOLNATION is such a fun band. Aaron Bruno’s charisma is just stunning. Having a much liking for this band before covering their show, they’ve certainly become a favorite after seeing them headline at 101WKQX PIQNIQ. Just check out the cool aesthetic of the pictures below and you’ll get a small taste of not only how awesome AWOLNATION is, but also how great their live shows are. The cherry on top is having captured some of these images while they performed “Hollow Moon (Bad Wolf).” This is a band that songwriter and frontman Aaron Bruno has said, “will age as a fine wine.” We cannot wait to stay tuned in to all they have in store for the future. Here come the runts, indeed.

AWOLNATION are playing select dates this summer and into the fall at various US music festivals. Check http://www.awolnationmusic.com and their Facebook page as well for details.

Dashboard Confessional | 101WKQX PIQNIQ 2018

by Cindi Jean on July 7, 2018July 7, 2018

Dashboard Confessional is always a breath of fresh air to see. The last time we covered them, it was also an outdoor show. The lighting this time around for their set at 101WKQX PIQNIQ was a bit dark until the burst of everything at the end of the last song. The lighting was great and every band member went full out. Lead guitarist and backing vocalist Armon Jay ended up on the ground shredding his guitar, drummer Chris Kamrada went double time on bass and cymbal hits and bassist Scott Schoenbeck and lead vocalist Chris Carrabba covered the rest of the stage with hair whips, jumps, and serious energy. If only we had been able to be up close for those moments. Hopefully someone in the crowd captured something of that amazing outro. While we can’t show you any of that, here’s what did capture and can show you from their set:

Bush | 101WKQX PIQNIQ 2018

by Cindi Jean on July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

Bush is a staple in rock and especially grunge. It’s as if they never left the scene. Going on hiatus in 2002, they reformed 8 years later in 2010. It is now another 8 years past and Bush is still on fire. Their performance at 101WKQX PIQNIQ was electric. Lead singer Gavin Rossdale ran through the far seats of the lawn mid-song sailing through half of the concert-goers. It was amazing to see a wave of phones and smiles hurl through the crowd as the band continued on with Machinehead as Gavin made his way around the stadium. Take a look through the photos of Bush’s set this past week.

The Neighbourhood | 101WKQX PIQNIQ 2018

by Cindi Jean on July 6, 2018July 6, 2018

On a scorching, hot day of a heat index of 108℉, rock lovers of spanning ages made the trek to Tinley Park for 101WKQX PIQNIQ 2018. With the disappointing cancellation of Greta Van Fleet, Bishop Briggs was moved from the St. Xavier Stage to the Main Stage. What followed was black-and-white picturesque band, The Neighbourhood.

Photos of Bush, Dashboard Confessional, and AWOLNATION coming up next

NEEDTOBREATHE | House Of Blues Chicago | 11.9.17

by Cindi Jean on November 16, 2017November 16, 2017

NEEDTOBREATHE really brought the light to Chicago with a sold out show on a Thursday night. The lighting was unique and spectacular. Huge, two-story speaker-like amps lined the back of the stage with “eye lights” complete with eyelashes scattered about in a polka-dot fashion. Bear Rinehart wore a disco ball jacket for a portion of the set. Lights of all colors warmed up the venue and the crowd. Both Rinehart brothers came out into the crowd during songs. Bo traveled around the entire main floor singing with his guitar during an upbeat song while Bear popped up towards the back of the GA floor with his guitar during an acoustic song. All the Feels Tour was very accurately named. The band is gearing up for their third leg of the tour with acoustic sets so definitely check out dates and grab tickets to see them!

NEEDTOBREATHE performs at House Of Blues in Chicago, IL on November 9, 2017.

Born Of Osiris New Reign Tour – 10th Anniversary Hometown Show in Chicago | 3.19.17

by Cindi Jean on July 15, 2017July 15, 2017

Born Of Osiris | HOB Chicago

Third Eye Blind: 20th Anniversary Show in Chicago w/ Silversun Pickups on Summer Gods Tour | 7.6.17

by Cindi Jean on July 13, 2017July 15, 2017

What can we say? We got a soft spot for Third Eye Blind so covering this one was extra special. The evening couldn’t have been set any better along Lake Michigan on Northerly Island with views of the Chicago skyline and perfect summer weather. It was truly fit for a Summer Gods Tour.

Silversun Pickups came on with a lot of fun energy and had an elegantly simple yet beautiful backdrop and light display. Lots of pink, magenta, and purple hues splashed the stage and poured out into the audience in the form of pure energy.

Third Eye Blind stepped out onto a post sun-kissed stage. Their set began behind a Kabuki drop with a cool, appropriately adapted live version of We Are Drugs EP’s “Weightless.” The music started with a flash and a burst, pulling back for the first verse and building upon the repeating line “Summer gods got me screaming” until all the instruments came back in full force. Upon said impact, the curtain dropped and the show went off and running. The band played five additional songs from their newer material before diving into playing their debut album that graced our presence twenty years ago. They ended the night with an encore of “Never Let You Go” and “God Of Wine.”

It’s always a joy having Third Eye Blind in Chicago and we look forward to their next time around. (We fully expect songs from Out of the Vein next time, by the way. -cough cough-)

Third Eye Blind

Third Eye Blind performs at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in Chicago on July 6, 2017.

Silversun Pickups

Lollapalooza 2017 Lineup Announced!

by Cindi Jean on March 22, 2017March 22, 2017

The teasers have been wonderfully torturous but the wait is finally over. The lineup for Lollapalooza 2017 is here!! Chance the Rapper, The Killers, Muse, Arcade Fire, alt-j, The Shins, Lorde, Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, Cage the Elephant, Spoon, The Head and the Heart; We could go on and on and on. But instead, how about we just share with you the full lineup?

Click the link above to grab your tickets at Lollapalooza’s website, where you can purchase not only weekend passes, but for the first year, they’re offering front row + exclusive access so definitely check that out before those go flying off the digital shelves!

Until then, keep rocking it out by attending your local shows and supporting your local artists. You can find that info by just searching the world wide webs. And as always, you can come back here for more announcements.

Switchfoot | House of Blues Chicago | 09.30.16

by Cindi Jean on October 3, 2016February 28, 2020

Switchfoot | House of Blues Chicago | September 30, 2016

To say Switchfoot brought joy and happiness is a huge understatement. They lit up the room this night in Chicago at The House of Blues through and through with their contagious spirits, beautiful music and uplifting words. This was definitely one of the highlight shows of the year. They are currently on their Looking For America Tour with Relient K. Be sure to check out their tour dates and see them when they come through your town. This is a band that has transcended throughout the last few decades and remain strong as an original unit. They continue to come out with killer music and incredible performances that will leave lasting good memories. Take a look at the pictures below to relive the colorful, fantastic magic that is Switchfoot.