Before The Beatles, Elvis Costello, The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton ever played, rock ‘n’ roll was revolutionized by Charles Hardin Holley (professionally known as Buddy Holly), an American singer-songwriter whose success was tragically cut short in an airplane crash on February 3, 1959 in Iowa. The deadly plane crash also took the lives of…

Who’s ready for the 4th of July Holiday?!? This edition of Wednesday with Will, I’ll be showing my playlist for this 4th of July holidays. This year is a definite mix of old and new songs. Warning: if you like country, you will be seriously disappointed! Obviously, we need to start the festivities with ‘Muricas…

From holograms of deceased artists, to being able to share memories instantly online, technology has changed the way we enjoy festivals. Today, the smart phone is a must accessory at any fest. As an avid music festival goer and social media addict, I love capturing memories and sharing them online. I’m proud to be one of the 66…

What if life were more like theatre? What if we all danced and sang like no one was watching? What if we could change clothes in five seconds and be at a different scenery at the blink of an eye? From his teen heartthrob “Doogie Howser, M.D.” days to his mature looks on the hit…

Do you believe dreams can come true? Television shows such as Fox’s American Idol and NBC’s The Voice have made it possible for these two Chicagoans to live their dreams while reconnecting with their roots. Today, we bring you two voices that spice up television with Latin flavor. Since January, my Wednesday and Thursday evenings…

I know we have been talking about the Grammys a lot; But, please indulge me, I haven’t written in awhile… It’s kind of a big deal around here, the Grammy Awards. We really do believe that music is one of the keys foundations of multiculturalism. Music not only connects us to one another but also…

What did you think  you heard the first time you listened to PSY’s “Gangnam Style?” Unless you’re familiar with the Korean Gangnam neighborhood, I’m guessing you thought he was singing… “Quantum Style”- at least that’s what I was thinking. (Get your mind out of the gutter.) Rest assured—music miss-hearings have been occurring for generations. Collective Cadenza walks us through “A…

The sting of the guitar, the beat of the drums, the sound of vocals – what’s that I hear? It must be music to my ears. Last month I truly believed that “anything could happen” when I got surprise tickets to go see the talented English singer-song writer, Ellie Goulding in concert.  Relive the experience…

I don’t know about you, but I like to dive a little deeper than the ever-present (and usually ever-annoying) pop tunes assaulting the airwaves. If you feel the same way, then this post is for you! This Two-for –Tuesday, we’re highlighting two unique Chicago bands to put on your radar.  They probably won’t pop up on…

2012 was, all in all, an interesting year for music.  The year’s hits had the Harvard Baseball team, Abercrombie and Fitch male models and several others wanting to lend out their numbers so someone might call them. Americans mistook PSY’s Korean Gangnam Style lyrics for something else, singing basically every part of the song incorrectly…

Not Everything Stays In Vegas… Coming from Las Vegas, The Killers’s origin just doesn’t seem right: their poetic soulful lyrics bemoan a Northern Cali or Seattle spawn. Nevertheless, I’m much obliged to sin city for giving these guys up. The latest release, Battle Born, elates some fans, disappoints others and collects some new groupies along the way. You…

As the summer finally winds down and we get ready to bunker down for the winter, we still have time to get out and enjoy some of Chicago’s festivals. And if you are looking to do something that will be easy on your wallet, don’t miss the 14th Annual World Music Festival going on September…