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WEBAvril Lavigne is a pop-punk royalty. The Canadian singer/songwriter shook up the scene with hit singles like “Sk8er Boi” and “Complicated,” along with her punk rock style that rekindled the return of loose ties. Hear these hits and other favorites live when Avril Lavigne brings “The Greatest Hits” tour to Huntington Bank Pavilion at ...
Cover Story – 7th Heaven - Illinois Entertainer
WEBCover Story – 7th Heaven. ilentertainer | October 1, 2015. 7th Heaven (2015) L to R: Mooshey, Cox, Heisler, Hofherr, Kennetz (photo Dan Machnik) Technically speaking, this may be the 30th anniversary of Chicago rock mainstays 7th Heaven, but mention the milestone to founder Richie Hofherr, and it may as well be a passing footnote.
Thirsty Whale Reunion - Illinois Entertainer
WEBSep 30, 2009 · The bands had their fans, but the Whale had its fans, too, and thanks to Illinois Entertainer Promotions Director Tony Labarbera, the Thirsty Whale reunion show will be held on October 24th at Shark City in Glendale Heights, preceded by Whalepalooza the night before. “It was the one thing I still wanted to do, and do right,” says Labarbera ...
Live Review: They Might Be Giants at The Vic Theatre • Chicago
WEBOct 14, 2022 · They Might Be Giants. The Vic Theatre. Chicago, IL. Thursday, October 13, 2022. Live Review by Jeff Elbel. John Flansburgh and John Linnell have been making up for lost time. The pair’s heavy touring schedule stretches well into 2023, covering dates lost since truncating a spring 2020 tour due to the COVID lockdown and recurring concerns.
Hello, My Name Is Kevin - Illinois Entertainer
WEBOct 1, 2010 · Kevin Chalfant: Well I started in Illinois in the late 1970s, went to California in the ’80s through mid-’90s and them came back to Illinois. In Illinois, one group was called The Jones Band, which was an original group that developed into Fortran, which did a lot of opening slots for bigger bands at the time. As fate would have it, a ...
Media: July 2021 • “Radio Joan” : Illinois Entertainer
WEBJun 30, 2021 · Joan Esposito was known to Chicago audiences as a television reporter and anchor after her many years at Channel 5 & 7. Still, when she accepted the job as afternoon host at Progressive Talk WCPT (820 AM), it was not her first job in the medium. “When I first got into broadcasting, I got a part-time job at a television station in Columbus, Ohio, and I got a part-time job for a radio station ...
Media – May 2020 - Illinois Entertainer
WEBMedia – May 2020. Brassneck | May 1, 2020. The Mix Morning show (WTMX, 101.9FM) is now officially called Eric in the Morning with Melissa and Whip. After an unprecedented run of success during morning drive time in Chicago, everyone knows Eric Ferguson, the star of the show. Most also know Melissa McGurren, a trusted co-host for many years.
Hello My Name is Ville Valo - Illinois Entertainer
WEBMar 30, 2023 · April 9, 2023. By Ashley Perez. Ville Valo last graced the House of Blues stage in 2017 to bid adieu. HIM, the band he fronted for 25 years, was calling it quits. But it wasn’t goodbye forever. Six years later, he returned to the venue, under the moniker of VV, for a two-night stint in support of his debut solo album Neon Noir.
Media : December 2022 • Baby Onions – It’s Chuck Swirsky
WEBBrassneck | December 1, 2022. Chuck Swirsky. Chuck Swirsky is in the midst of his 25 th season as an NBA play-by-play man, and his 15 th year doing radio play-by-play for the Bulls. Next month he’ll do his 2000 th game. “If everything goes according to plan,” he says, “it will happen on January 13, a Friday night, against Oklahoma City.”.
January 2024 • Brent’s Food Destinations - Illinois Entertainer
WEBGrowing up in suburban Chicago, Brent Petersen never thought he would become one of the top foodie podcast hosts in the world. “My first career was in radio,” he explains about his stints in Champaign, Peoria, and Providence, Rhode Island.
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