I love living in Chicago. The City has so much to offer in music, sports, the arts, and food that there is no need to look to the Coasts. In my mind there is no comparison to Chicago Blues, the Goodman and Steppenwolf Theaters, the Art Institute, or Chicago-style pizza and hot dogs. ...
Growing up in the late 60’s and 70’s, I loved listening to the evolving FM radio stations. Not only was this where you could hear various independent alternative bands not always available on conventional AM radio playlists, but also the coveted “long versions” of many popular songs as well. &...
It should come as no surprise to anyone at how advances in digital technology have significantly changed our lives. The entertainment industry, in particular, has been impacted more than most, causing industry leaders to rethink how they do business going forward. Singer/songwriter Tracy Colle...
Fall is the season when new recording projects galore are released to the public. Singer, songwriter and Renaissance Woman Simrit does not disappoint her fans releasing her latest album, Songs of Resilience, on her own label. Songs of Resilience draws on the harmonic beauty of the Gree...
The highly successful CD Baby’s DIY Musician Conference is returning to Chicago for its second year on September 30 through October 2. The conference, which is sponsored by Berklee Online and GigSalad, will be held at the historic Congress Plaza Hotel. Over 30 sessions, along wit...
The music industry, like other business sectors, runs in cycles. Once almost extinct, vinyl sales have made a dramatic come back, hitting an 18 year high. In fact, vinyl sales have grown faster than any other format in recent years with 11.92 MM units sold in 2015 (up 30% from2014). Mark...
Chances are pretty good that you recently listened to a podcast on your smartphone or tablet. According to Edison Research, podcast listening grew 23% between 2015 and 2016, and 75% since 2013. Their research shows that 21% of Americans ages 12 and older have listened to a podcast in the...
Spring rains poured down on Chicago but the crowd at SOHO House didn't appear to notice. People stood shoulder to shoulder in the meeting room where the book release was being held with another dozen people who couldn't squeeze in gathered in the adjacent bar area. Clearly, tonight's off...
I have long loved the creative side of Chicago. Whether it is music, theater, comedy film,, or fashion, the City with Big Shoulders is one of the creative hubs of the world, although it is often overlooked in conversations about other creative centers. After years of walking Chicago's cr...
We've reached the spring equinox! This means we are at this "almost summer" point to...
Elite Wellness is a facility located in Highland Park that focuses on "health, wellness and rev...
There is a plethora of workout wear flooding the market lately. Left and right, we are seeing new b...
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime (nationalbreastcancer.org). Shoc...
I had no idea what Flywheel was until a few days ago when I tried it for myself. It is a new form of...
