A Night to Swoon and Groove with The Dip at Thalia Hall

There’s something magical about a night with ‘The Dip’. Their music doesn’t just fill the room—it takes over, wrapping you in its energy and leaving you completely hooked.  From the first soulful chord, the crowd…

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Bring the Heat to United Center

At Chicago’s United Center, an iconic venue fittingly grand for the occasion, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats delivered a show that felt like a soul revival with a folk twist. The massive crowd, filling…

Royel Otis Brings Mystery and Magic to The Salt Shed

Imagine stepping into a space where time feels suspended, the air charged with a quiet energy, and music becomes the pulse that ties it all together. At Royel Otis’ concert at the Salt Shed in…

Riot Fest Sucks, But I’m Also Just Getting Old.

Now that Aerosmith has retired, is Rob Zombie basically the new Steven Tyler? It’s the important questions that Riot Fest always makes you think about every year.  Honestly, I don’t have anything new to report…

Glass Animals Brings an Interstellar Experience to Chicago

Imagine a UFO descending from the stars, not to invade but rather to ignite the night with electrifying beats and cosmic energy. That’s exactly what happened when Glass Animals touched down in Chicago, turning an…

Wallows’ ‘Model Tour’ Takes Over Huntington Bank Pavilion

As the sun dipped below the horizon and the city lights began to twinkle, an electric buzz filled the air, signaling that something extraordinary was about to happen. The night was primed for an unforgettable…

Joshua Bassett Graces Audience of The Aragon Ballroom

Joshua, oh Joshua. You continuously blow us all away, myself included. On Saturday August 24, Byline Banks iconic Aragon Ballroom hosted opener Thomas Day and headliner Joshua Bassett for an incredible performance the audience would…

Street fest Taste of Randolph brings unparalleled rock music to the streets of Chicago

On Friday at Q101 presented street festival Taste of Randolph, a crowd convened at golden hour to see a rising Chicago favorite, the indie rock band Friko. Comprised of Niko Kapetan (vocals/guitar) and Bailey Minzenberger…

Vivian McConnell and Daniel Villarreal release their long awaited debut album as popduo Valebol

The Roadhouse Magazine crew hit the ground at Thalia Hall this past Friday for a very special night at Thalia Hall. Valebol, a Chicago based iconic express-pop duo consisting of Vivian McConnell and Daniel Villarreal,…

Solshine: A Music & Arts Reverie – Daily Stage Lineups Announced

We are just one month away from the inaugural festival, Solshine Reverie. The festival will kick off the weekend on Thursday, May 23, with an eclectic array of acts gracing the Moonshine Stage, including renowned…