As a studio guitarist, recording engineer, producer, and more, Ron Steele has had a hand in thousands of records without ever becoming a marquee name.

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Friko’s sophomore album could be described as the musical equivalent of “Planes, Trains and Automobiles.” Except the band’s unending touring journey from Chicago and back again the past couple of ...

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Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Levity, the Chicago-based trio known for their high-energy performances, joins ChicagoNOW to talk about their music, local roots ...

More and more Brits are tripping over themselves for Chicago Footwork. And I'd probably have to apologize for that pun if more people knew what Chicago Footwork is. It's a fast-paced music and dance ...