Written By: Frank E. Lee
It was a night of sturdy songs, cast iron ballads and timeless tunes, many selected by the legendary Man In Black himself from a list of essential tracks he gave to his eighteen year old daughter in the seventies. That same daughter, Rosanne Cash, grown up now and blessed with a pure, crystalline [...]
Written By: XRT Listener Submission
I was at the CSO last night. What an awesome venue for the BoDeans!!! The harmony between Kurt and Sammy is incredulous, as always. Nothing touches me the way their music does. The experience is viceral. Thank you, XRT, for sponsoring another heavenly event. Please keep up showcasing our favorites. I have seen the Bodeans [...]
Written By: Tom Marker
This year, once again, January becomes Bud-uary in Chicago. While other clubs around town are hurting for customers during this cold, post-holiday month, Buddy Guy’s Legends is packed with blues fans for 16 sold out nights of performances by Buddy Guy. This will be the final year of these shows at this location [...]
Written By: Frank E. Lee
There was a festive atmosphere at the cavernous Allstate Arena Friday night as a good crowd (many in costume) gathered for the first ever 93XRT Bud Light Big Holiday Concert. Not only was it a crisp snowy evening filled with the joy of the season and the first night of the Festival of Lights, but [...]