Ra Sushi, the Gold Coast’s sushi hot spot is taking on bar fare, with a twist. I had the pleasure of spending a Monday evening checking out some of their newest offerings. First off, the cocktails.... more
The days are getting longer, and the weather much better- Summer in Chicago is finally here! Memorial Day weekend is less than a week away, and the great traditions of camping, picnicing, and... more
After 4 years, The Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival is movin on up- to the amazing Auditorium Theater that is! What used to be a 1 weekend assortment with 2 stages, is now two Saturdays back to... more
The soggy start may have delayed a few bands, but there was no shortage of funk, jams, untz, or beats in Union Park yesterday. The Right Now kicked things off with their unique brand of soul, then... more
Considering that were are barely into September, the heat in Union Park yesterday was oppressive! The real heat was onstage though- Friday's lineup worked the crowd into a frenzy and kicked off the... more
As summer (and music festival season) draws to a close, we here at TLT find ourselves wondering how it all went by so quickly!? Summer Camp, to Electric Forest, and the many street festivals; Lolla... more
Congratulations to Kevin Borgia! See you in Michigan's Northwoods at Hoxeyville Music Festival next weekend, August 19th- 21st. Featuring Mickey Hart, Umphrey's McGee, Greensky Bluegrass,... more
Umphrey's fans, Greensky Bluegrass fans, Dumpstaphunk fans, and music fans in general, enter to win a pair of weekend passes to Hoxeyville Music Festival in Michigan! Winner receives a pair of... more
If there was any doubt
about Electric Forest living up to Rothbury's high festy standards, it's gone
now. After a weekend in the woods with bluegrass, jam, a variety of electronic
music, and some... more
The first night at Electric Forest included not only a lot of good music, but buckets of rain, and electrical storms. The "Electric" forest title really lived up to its name with crazy jagged... more