The Get Up Kids STWHA 25th Anniversary at Danforth Music Hall

Last night our favourite Kansas midweast emo band descended upon the Danforth Music Hall to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Something to Write Home About – we know because we were there! Honestly getting to concerts these days is a battle, so that’s no small feat. I only picked up my ticket about a week ago, feeling apathetic and annoyed with how things were going … Continue reading The Get Up Kids STWHA 25th Anniversary at Danforth Music Hall

Celebrating the gift of music and life with Lady M’s “Day of a Hundred Candles”

Beginning with a somber pad of strings before we’re introduced poetically with a sprinkling of twinkling lights to our leading lady, the exceptionally talented opera singer Laura Gomez, Lady M’s Day of a Hundred Candles welcomes us with a brief introduction to the woman who inspired the piece and to which it is dedicated. “Mary, what a beautiful name,” Gomez propels, a nod to Mary … Continue reading Celebrating the gift of music and life with Lady M’s “Day of a Hundred Candles”

Metro Chicago Presents Jimmy Eat World Live

This blog is a continuation of Lolzafest 2021: Part 1, my review of day 1 at Lollapalooza Chicago. Feel free to read that first, or go on ahead without the context. Since I no longer had complimentary coffee service to look forward to, my first real stop of the day on Friday July 30th was a local coffee shop. It was my 31st birthday and … Continue reading Metro Chicago Presents Jimmy Eat World Live