Imogen Heap returns to Chicago to perform a breathtaking sold out show

May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 Brett Bergenariana grande, Brett Bergen Photography, Chicago Music, First Train Home, Frou Frou, Goodnight and Go, Guy Sigsworth, Headlock, Hide and Seek, Imogen Heap, Let Go, the vic, the vic theater

Some artists are extremely influential and many may not even know. Imogen Heap is one of those artists. With a background of being classically trained in multiple instruments, her creativity has been vast in the music that she has created over the years. Focusing on a more electronic sound with a pop feel, Imogen Heap has created some memorable tracks that have been featured in TV and film. She also became a popular collaborator with some of the biggest artists today due to her creativity and use of technology in…

Morgan Gold. Photo by- Kevin Baker @ImKevinBaker. Chicago, Il. ChicagoMusic.com

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Morgan Gold releases “I’ve Seen Enough, I Know What It Does”

May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 Kevin Bakerchicago, Chicagomusic, imkevinbaker, Interview, kevin baker, kevinbaker, Morgan Gold, morgan gold I've seen enough I know what it does, morgan gold interview, morgan gold pop music, Music

Morgan Gold is a singer, songwriter, musician and pop artist from Chicago, Illinois. Only pursuing music full time for the last year her sights are high. Morgan Gold just released her 3rd EP I’ve Seen Enough, I know What It Does. Writing songs since she was 10 years old, inspiration comes from many different genres of music. Listening to artists from The Weeknd to The Beatles is when Morgan developed her love for music. We sat down with Morgan Gold to discuss humble beginnings, music and what is coming next. Tune…

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CHVRCHES performs a stellar sold out show at Aragon

May 6, 2019May 6, 2019 Brett Bergenaragon, Aragon Ballroom, aragon chicago, Chicago Music, chvrches, Clearest Blue, Forever, Get Out, Iain Cook, Lauren Mayberry, Leave a Trace, Martin Doherty, Miracle, The Mother We Share, Uptown, We Sink

CHVRCHES made it back to Chicago with one of their best performances to date. In support of their most recent album ‘Love Is Dead’ they mixed evenly over their 3 albums some of their biggest hits along with a nice selection of tracks from the new album. Lauren, Iain and Martin gave fans one hell of a show at The Aragon Ballroom and the crowd responded with pure delight. They have come a long way from when I first covered them at The Metro back in 2015 and they have…

DMX. House of Blues. Photo by- Kevin Baker @ImKevinBaker. Chicago, Il. ChicagoMusic.com

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DMX It’s Dark and Hell is Hot Tour Chicago

May 5, 2019May 6, 2019 Kevin BakerChicago Music, concert photography, hip hop, imkevinbaker, it's dark and hell is hot tour, kevin baker, Live Music, rapper

DMX is a Hip-Hop Legend that has contributed to the music industry for over 20 years. To commemorate his debut album “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot” took the show on the road. The intensity was so high at the HOB Chicago waiting for DMX to take and when he did the entire building erupted. DMX set included songs like Intro, Ruff Ryders Anthem, Get it on the Floor, What These B****** Want and more. Chicago’s Hip-Hop fans loved every bit of his performance while rapping along to every lyric.…

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Turnover and Turnstile lead eclectic showcase at Concord Music Hall

May 4, 2019May 6, 2019 Ashley PerezConcert review, concord music hall, hardcore, indie rock, Turnover, Turnstile, Vortex

Hardcore and indie, dream pop collided when Turnover played a nearly sold-out show at Concord Music Hall on Thursday (May 2). Featuring Chicago band Vortex along with Reptaliens and Turnstile, it was a jarring night that shifted between sweaty, in your face music to slow, mellow easy-going vibes. On paper, it’s a lineup that shouldn’t work and in some ways, it doesn’t, but it made for a memorable if weird concert. As people milled about shopping merch and ordering drinks, local act Vortex hit the stage without warning. Foregoing introductions,…

Gunna. House of Blues. Photo by- Kevin Baker @ImKevinBaker. Chicago, Il. ChicagoMusic.com

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Photos: Gunna “Drip or Drown 2” tour Chicago with Lil Keed

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 Kevin BakerAtlanta, chicago, Chicago Music, chicago music concerts, concert, drip or drown 2, gunna, gunna drip or drown 2 tour chicago, hip hop

Chicago was in for a treat when Gunna announced the Drip or Drown 2 tour with Lil Keed. The House of Blues Chicago played host for the sold out night. Gunna is a Hip-Hop Artist hailing from Atlanta and making major movement since releasing his debut album Drip or Drown 2. Gunna’s album swept the world with it becoming the #1 Hip-Hop album and reaching #3 on Billboard Top 200 Charts. Gunna took the stage and the entire crowd erupted as the floor shook nonstop. It’s safe to say Gunna has…

Lil Baby. Riviera Theatre. Photo by- Kevin Baker @ImKevinBaker. Chicago, Il. ChicagoMusic.com

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Photos: Lil Baby “New Generation Tour” with City Girls and Blueface

April 2, 2019April 11, 2019 Kevin BakerChicago Concerts, Chicago Music, chicago music photos, Chicagomusic, concert photos, Concerts, hiphop, hiphop photos, imkevinbaker, Live Music, music photography, music videography, quality control, rapper, riviera theatre

Lil Baby on his New Generation tour made its way to Chicago for a sold out show at the Riviera Theatre. The New Generation tour was exactly that. It encompassed the next crop of Hip-Hop artists that aren’t taking the traditional route to fame. As music sweeps the world in a matter of minutes it allows artists to develop a fanbase early on. Chicago was there to sing and rap along with their favorite artists including City Girls, Blueface, Jordan Hollywood, Lil Marlo, Rylo Rodriguez and 42 Dugg. Be sure…

Smino. Hoopti Tour. Photo by- Kevin Baker @ImKevinBaker. Chicago, Il. ChicagoMusic.com

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Photos: Smino Hoopti Tour Chicago at the House of Blues

March 26, 2019May 2, 2019 Kevin BakerChicago Concerts, Chicago Music, Chicagomusic, concert photography, concert photos, hiphop, smino, smino hoopti tour

Smino from Zero Fatigue is currently on the Hoopti Tour after releasing his latest album NOIR. Taking stake at House of Blues Chicago for two sold out nights was incredible with Smino, Phoelix and EARTHGANG. The energy in the building was so intense as fans waited for Smino to take stage. Greeted by a screaming crowd he takes time to put on his one of a kind signature pair “Air Force Ones.” Smino went through some of our favorite songs like TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD, Z4L and Anita just to name a…