Avis Meade - Music & Concerts Contributor

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and what better way to start the festivities than with a dose of Cranberries? Tart and sassy, the Cranberries (both edible ... read more >>

What goes around comes around, boys and girls, and Devo is a band that keeps on going.  Playing two shows at the Vic on the 12th and 13th, Devo is once again ... read more >>

David Bazan is best known for his work as the frontman for the band, Pedro The Lion, but his solo move has proved extremely beneficial to singer/songwriter fans ... read more >>

Wilco. Jeff Tweedy. Tortoise. Can it get much better? Why, yes. Yes it can. Apparently everyone wanted to go to this concert and so it sold out immediately. But ... read more >>

Three words: Over. The. Top. Although they recently played the Metro in August for Lollapalooza, this show promises to be very different. So why go again? Well, ... read more >>

Juliette Lewis might be the last of a dying breed. If a film were made about the the true soul of Rock-and-Roll, she would be a natural for the lead. Sure we ... read more >>

Tonight is no ordinary night. Tonight is Ani DiFranco's birthday, and she is sharing it with us at The Vic. I want her to know that we will throw her the greatest ... read more >>

Every now and again music-magic happens. And Once Upon A Time, The Elephant Six Recording Company was formed, giving us some of the most influential Indie-Rock ... read more >>

Hopefully it won't feel so bad when he starts reading his newly published book; It Feels So Good When I Stop. Serving as Joe Pernice's newest artistic platform ... read more >>

Once again a festival is hitting Grant Park. This one brings a new kind of stylish to the park, whether it's Funk or Swing, it's going to get Jazzy. Honoring both ... read more >>