Johnnyswim with Beoga @ The Riviera Theatre, Chicago, IL
The 1975, Pale Waves, No Rome @ United Center, Chicago, IL
Photos and review by Victoria Sanders | May 8 2019
No Rome, Pale Waves, and The 1975
May 8, 2019 | United Center | Chicago, IL
The first time I saw The 1975 was at a 500 capacity venue in Chicago that I have spent the better part of the last 8 years working at. The 1975 played at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall in October 2013 to a (most likely completely over-capacity) sold-out room, with now defunct opener, Linus Young. Fast forward five and a half years later, and we’re at the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks. The place Michael Jordan last won his last NBA Championship ring at. What can be said that already hasn’t about The 1975? The production and stage design as immense as the show itself, and with that, they brought along Dirty Hit Records label-mates No Rome and Pale Waves as openers. Here’s a visual recap of the night from Victoria Sanders.
The Jorja and Kali Tour @ Aragon Ballroom, Chicago
Photos and review by Victoria Sanders | May 28 2019
Chicago had waited for this tour. Jorja Smith and Kali Uchis together on The Jorja and Kali Tour. Merch lines were as long as the line that stretched around the block for fans to get into a very sold out Aragon Ballroom this past Tuesday. Our co-founder, Victoria Sanders, headed out to capture the night and sing along to Kali Uchis’ cover of Radiohead’s Creep with everyone else in the building. Scroll through our gallery to live the night with us, and if these ladies come to your town, it’s worth heading out to.
Photos courtesy of Victoria Sanders / veesanders.com
The Avett Brothers @ Bluestem Amphitheater, Moorhead, Minnesota
Photos and review by Jenny Ramone Photo | May 16 2019
North Carolina Americana mainstays, the Avett Brothers stopped by the scenic Bluestem Amphitheater just outside Moorhead Minnesota for a sold out show May 16th, 2019. Having originally been scheduled for October of last year, but postponed due to inclimate weather, the show had a cloud of anticipation hanging over the crowd on the sunny Thursday evening.
From the moment the Avett Brothers stepped on stage, the band held the roughly 3000 fans in the palm of their hands, encouraging everyone to clap and sing along. Over the course of their 2 hour, early evening set the band drew from all corners of their discography, relying heavily on material from their "Emotionalism" and True Sadness albums, as wells as peppering in covers of "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" (sung acapella) and Jim Croce's "Operator (Not the Way It Feels)". The Avett Brothers wasted little time between songs other than sharing a few gracious words with the crowd. After a brief pause following the main set, the band returned to the stage for a 3 song encore of fan favorites "I and Love and You", "Live and Die", and "No Hard Feelings" with the sun fully setting as the last notes were played.
A band nearly 20 years into their career, the Avett Brothers remain at the top of their game, showing now signs of slowing down anytime soon. A compelling, emotional, and down right fun live show make the Avett Brothers a must see for anyone who loves live music. And if you can manage to see them outdoors on a sunny but slightly cool early summer evening with the breeze on your skin, it’s all the more magic!
Cursive with mewithoutYou @ Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY
Parachute with Billy Raffoul @ House of Blues, Chicago, IL
Bad Suns with Carlie Hanson @ House of Blues, Chicago, IL
Photos courtesy of Emily Nava | April 27, 2019
Low Cut Connie @ The Rust Belt, East Moline, IL
Photos courtesy of Alyssa Leicht | April 18 2019
