Three Upcoming Shows
We asked on our homepage which of the 3 shows coming this May you are looking forward to the most. Three options that we put out there include some XRT staple bands over the years including The Cure, The Police, and the return of Stone Temple Pilots. Tell us why you might go to one over the other this May and what you think of each….
April 30th, 2008 at 11:09 am
I’m actually excited to see The Cure, especially since they postponed this show originally, it’s been a long time in the making. The Police at Wrigley didn’t do much for me last year, and STP should be a good show if Scott Weiland doesn’t cancel and get into too much trouble before then.
April 30th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Even though it’s more for Elvis Costello than the Police, I am excited to see that show. I love Elvis Costello. I saw him open for Dylan a few months back and wished he had been the headliner.
April 30th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
I can’t wait to see the B-52’s at HOB! Their new album Funplex is a solid album and totally fun!
When the Kooks come back to play the Vic in June, you can bet I’ll be there.
The The Death Cab show at Pritzker this summer is a hot ticket - and if you have any of those hot tickets, I’ll be glad to them up from you before they set your jeans on fire. I missed out on the pre-sale.
May 5th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
I’m excited to catch Glenn Kotche, drummer for Wilco, at Ravinia this summer where he’ll be playing with the Kronos String Quartet. Should be a h-o-double t show! Grab your ticket now!
May 5th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
The Police should be a great show, but I always look forward to the street fests and The 4th!
May 5th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
I hate to admit it, but you all are much better versed than me in music. I really want to get out and see some shows this summer. What do you think are the top 5 for Chicago coming up? I’d really appreciate the help!
May 6th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Any one know if the Allmans are touring this summer?
May 6th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
I would really like to see the Cure - they’ve been a favorite of mine since highschool. That show would bring back some great memories!
May 6th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
It doesn’t look like the Allmans have any dates set in Chicago this summer. They are mostly touring in New York.
Five shows I am most looking forward to this summer are:
- Death Cab at Millennium Park
- Swell Season at Chicago Theatre
- Feist at Ravinia
- Buddy Guy at Ravinia
- Lollapalooza
May 6th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
The Police were awesome last summer, would love see them again this summer!
May 7th, 2008 at 11:05 am
My five shows I’m looking forward to the most this summer are very similiar to the other guy:
Death Cab at Millenium, Lollapalooza, The Swell Season, Feist, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
May 7th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
Chicago and the Doobie Brothers - Northerly Island
Journey, Cheap Trick and Heart - Tinley
BB King with Ronnie Baker Brooks - HOB
May 8th, 2008 at 10:10 am
I have seen Costello a gazillion times, the first time in a college gym 1977 in Providence, RI, and he always puts on a good show. Wouldn’t be surprised if he stole The Police’s thunder. Just saw Freddy Jones Band last night at John Barleycorn in Schaumburg…a very nice room for a show. FJB was very tight musically and vocally, they really seemed like they were having a lot of fun playing, although at times the set seemed to wander. But well worth the price.
May 8th, 2008 at 10:18 am
I am most looking forward to The Swell Season and Lollapalooza. The Tom Petty concert would be amazing…if only I had tickets.
May 8th, 2008 at 10:58 am
I will be going to the Elvis Costello/Police concert this Saturday, can’t wait! I saw the police last year at Wrigley and they rocked. But this time around I am really looking forward to seeing Elvis Costello. I have been reliving high school memories thinking about his songs, it makes me feel young again. And I am anxious as well to see the Police again, every little thing they do is magic!
May 9th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Thanks so much for the advice on the shows! I would absoultely love to see Petty and didn’t know he was coming to Chicago this summer! The Lollapalooza lineup looks fanatastic, too.
May 11th, 2008 at 10:51 am
There are plenty of great shows coming up this summer. I went to see the Police last night at Allstate and they sounded much better thatn the Wrigley shows last summer and even appeared to be having fun…but Elvis stole the show as usual. I saw him open for Dylan back in November and he was leagues better that crusty old Bob. Anyway, my 5 most anticipated shows:
- Lollapalooza headliners Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails
- Pitchfork Festival headliners Dinosaur Jr. and Public Enemy
- Death Cab for Cutie at Millennium Park
- Swell Season at Chicago Theatre
- Stone Temple Pilots at Northerly Island
Also, Neil Diamond at the United Center (don’t hate; he is AWESOME!
May 11th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
There are really so many good shows coming this summer…
I’m most anticipating seeing Rock on the Range in Ohio. STP’s first show since getting back together, plus 26 other bands.
May 14th, 2008 at 12:19 am
Stone Temple Pilots (Scott Weiland is a showman)
Dave Matthews Band (ALWAYS a great time)
Lollapalooza (Was suprised last year at how good it was and how well it was run)
May 19th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
although i have a ticket for the cure, i wish i would be seeing the police and STP also (of course, scott has to stay out of trouble :)… oh, well…
The Cure was an amazing concert… 3 hours, the years melted away. OMG. $ very well spent. can’t wait for the new album.
May 21st, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Would have loved to see the Cure, but just did not have the bucks. My husband and I are going to see Mark Knopfler at The Chicago Theater. Should be great as this place has the BEST sound out of any venue around. Also going to see Yes at Northerly Island. Can’t wait for this one. Again, another great venue - not a bad seat to be had there. Will be interesting to see how Wakeman’s son is on the keyboards.
May 23rd, 2008 at 3:25 pm
The Sadies @schubas jun 20th
The Warlocks and Black Angels @ Logan Square Auditorium also jun 20th
May 23rd, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Has anyone heard of the Lazy River Music Festival coming up at the end of June? I checked out the lineup and it looks AMAZING. I guess there is camping too. I have a bunch of friends coming in from out of town too. Lots of great vibes about this one.
May 23rd, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Am I the only one stoked 4 Tom Petty in July?
May 23rd, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I’m surprised no one has mentioned The National, Modest Mouse, and R.E.M. at the UC. Too bad the first two are “only” openers for the third.