5.17 – 5.19.19

by Charles Yamabe - June 4, 2019June 4, 2019

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Gulf Shores, AL -- Beaches, beats, and butts… These three words are all you really need to describe Hangout Fest. Of course, it would be remiss of me to not go into any further details. So, let's delve a little deeper into what makes Hangout

Imogen Heap // Live @ The Vic Theater // 5.14.19

by Charles Yamabe - May 26, 2019

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- It's been almost ten years since Imogen Heap has toured North America. Even longer since she's toured with Frou Frou the two-piece band that she started with Guy Sigsworth. But, after the long hiatus, she decided it was time. Not just time

T-Pain // Live @ The Park West // 3.29.19

by Charles Yamabe - April 12, 2019April 12, 2019

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- Fresh off his win as the monster on the masked singer, T-Pain arrived to a screaming throng of fans in the Windy City. Now when I say screaming, I absolutely mean screaming! Of all the shows I’ve ever covered, this crowd by

The Kooks // Live at Riviera Theater // 2.21.19

by Charles Yamabe - March 3, 2019March 3, 2019

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- English alt-rock band The Kooks graced the stage of the Riviera Theater on Thursday, February, 21st. The Chicago stop was the 5th stop on their 11 day U.S. winter tour. They are touring in support of their new album Let’s Go Sunshine which

Gorgon City // Escape Tour // Review

by Charles Yamabe - November 25, 2018November 26, 2018

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL --Two of the most sought after Producers/DJs, Matt Robson-Scott and Kye Gibbon, better known as Gorgon City just finished up their North American tour. The 15-date journey kicked off October 25th in Seattle and continued into November hitting major U.S. and Canadian markets

Timeflies // Live @ Concord Music Hall // 4.6.18

by Charles Yamabe - April 11, 2018April 11, 2018

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- Timeflies, the group best known for their "Timeflies Tuesdays," played a sold-out show at Concord Music Hall on Friday. What is Timeflies Tuesdays, you ask? Well, in what has become the new norm in the music world (thanks to Youtube, Soundcloud, Facebook,

Pink // Live @ The United Center // 3.10.18

by Charles Yamabe - March 18, 2018

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- How do you get things going at the United Center on a Saturday night? By exploding into your set with your hit "Get the Party Started" of course! Alecia Beth Moore, better known as Pink, completely packed the United Center two nights

Mac Sabbath // Live @ Subterranean // 2.17.18

by Charles Yamabe - February 22, 2018February 22, 2018

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL - Hidden in the heart of Wicker Park is a music venue that is as much a staple to the city as the Chicago Cubs. Subterranean, the hundred-plus-year-old building is unassuming in an area that is becoming anything but. Tonight's show was promised to

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club // Live @ The Vic Theater // 2.10.18

by Charles Yamabe - February 16, 2018

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL - It's Saturday night and the three-piece band of the same name as Marlyn Brando' bike gang in "The Wild One" is about to take the stage - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The show is being held in the historic Vic Theater on

Lotus // Live @ The Vic Theater // 2.9.18

by Charles Yamabe - February 15, 2018

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, Illinois -The lights are dim and the fog is heavy! No, this isn't a London alleyway on a midsummer night, it's the famous Vic Theater in Chicago and tonight the entertainment is being brought by the infectious sounds of Lotus. The band is best