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Thundercat Brings Cosmic Funk and Pure Joy to Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom
Photo by Ernesto Raul Aguilar (IG: @blacksheepimagery ) Article & Photos Contributed by Ernesto Raul Aguilar Few artists blur the lines between virtuosity and eccentricity like Thundercat. On November 7th, 2025, the Los Angeles bassist, singer, and producer brought his signature blend of jazz, funk, and soul to Chicago’s historic Aragon Ballroom, delivering a performance that was both musically dazzling and emotionally charged. Touring in support of his catalog that’s redefin

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Nov 10


Michael Franti & Spearhead with HIRIE - A Night of Joy, Love, and Sunshine at The Riviera Theater
Chicago, July 23, 2025 Photos and Review By Ernesto Raul Aguilar There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when an artist’s energy...

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Jul 28


Primus Still Sucks (and That’s Why We Love Them)
July 11, 2025 Salt Shed Chicago, IL Photos & Review by Ernesto Raul Aguilar On a warm, breezy, overcast evening at Chicago’s Salt Shed...

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Jul 14


Punk Rock Under the Big Top: Less Than Jake’s Summer Circus Storms Chicago
Photos and Article by Ernesto Raul Aguilar Chicago, IL June 25, 2025 The Summer Circus Tour headlined by Less Than Jake made its...

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Jun 28


Beauty and Noise: Sleigh Bells Unleash Chaos in Chicago
On June 12, 2025, Sleigh Bells brought their signature sonic chaos to Metro Chicago. Well known for their explosive fusion of noise pop,...

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Jun 15


Jonas Brothers Were Burnin' Up at the Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair was packed with anticipation on August 15 as fans lined up outside the grandstand gates for hours—some arriving...

Rebecca McDevitt
Aug 17, 2024
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