Interview: Glen Phillips of GLEN PHILLIPS (TOAD AND THE WET SPROCKET) at Dakota Jazz Club
by Jared Fessler - Jan 13, 2026
Glen Phillips has spent nearly forty years writing songs that balance melodic warmth with emotional honesty. As the lead singer and primary songwriter of Toad the Wet Sprocket, he helped define the band’s enduring folk-pop sound, while also building a varied solo career and collaborating on projects ranging from Mutual Admiration Society (with members of Nickel Creek) to the experimental Remote Tree Children.
MOUNTAIN STAGE TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY THIS WEEKEND at Culture Center Theater
by Richard Allen - Jan 10, 2023
Mountain Stage Radio Show is set to kick off their 40th anniversary celebration at 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 15th, 2023 with a live press conference, which is open to the public, in the Culture Center Theater Lobby. After the conference Mountain Stage will do what it does best - host a night of diverse musical acts including Donna the Buffalo, David Mayfield Parade, The Dirty Grass Players, Lauren Calve, and Philip Bowen. Country music star Kathy Mattea will serve as the night's host.
City Winery Releases January 2020 Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019
City Winery Chicago has released its schedule (1200 W. Randolph St) for the month. All City Winery Chicago events are open to all ages and start at 8:00 p.m., unless noted. Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-733-WINE (9463) or by visiting www.citywinery.com/chicago.
Rodney Crowell, Robert Randolph & the Family Band and more at City Winery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2019
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces two-time Grammy Award-winning country artist Rodney Crowell, funk-soul group Robert Randolph & the Family Band and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, December 13 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
Damien Escobar, David Archuleta and More Are Coming to City Winery Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2019
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces world-renowned violinist Damien Escobar, American Idol runner-up David Archuleta, three-time Grammy winner Taj Mahal, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, December 6 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
Pat McGee Band And Josh Kelley At City Winery Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2019
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces 25-year-old rock group Pat McGee Band and chart-topping singer-songwriter Josh Kelley. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, November 29 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
City Winery Chicago Releases Upcoming Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2019
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces two-time Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist Ernie Watts with Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues, Chicago's own Miki Howard, and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Friday, November 8 at noon. Tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
City Winery Chicago Announces Average White Band, Howard Jones & More
by Macon Prickett - May 8, 2018
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces British pop star Howard Jones ("What is Love?") and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, May 10 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
City Winery Riverwalk Hosts Free Beastie Boys Tribute
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2018
City Winery at the Riverwalk, 11 W. Riverwalk South, announces a free performance by She's Crafty on Thursday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. Raffles and proceeds from two specialty cocktails will benefit Chicago Period Project and Gilda's Club Chicago.
Jane Lynch, James Hunter, & More to Play Chicago's City Winery
by Macon Prickett - Apr 24, 2018
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces holiday concerts with award-winning singer, actress, and comedian Jane Lynch ("Glee") and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
Joan Armatrading, 3rd Keb' Mo' Show Added And More On Sale At City Winery Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2018
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Joan Armatrading the first female UK artist to debut at #1 on the Billboards Blues charts, the King of Newgrass multi-instrumentalist Sam Bush and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 25 at noon except for Joan Armatrading which will go on sale to the public on Thursday, February 1 at noon. All tickets will be available at citywinery.com/chicago.
Berlin, Suzanne Vega And More On Sale At City Winery Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2018
City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph Street, announces Sweet Tap Chicago from creative company Chicago Tap Theatre, the return of popular comedy show Whose Live Anyway, Los Angeles-based Synth-pop group Berlin and more. The following shows go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 11 at noon at citywinery.com/chicago.
bergenPAC to Welcome Toad The Wet Sprocket & Rusted Root, 8/23
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 13, 2016
?Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Toad The Wet Sprocket and Rusted Root presented by Westfield Garden State Plaza - Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 8PMn presented by Westfield Garden State Plaza. Purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or Box Office at 201.227.1030.
Tickets to Toad The Wet Sprocket, Rusted Root & 38 Special at bergenPAC on Sale Friday
by Tyler Peterson - May 16, 2016
?New shows on sale this week at bergenPAC: Toad The Wet Sprocket and Rusted Root presented by Westfield Garden State Plaza-Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 8PM and 38 Special presented by Westfield Garden State Plaza-Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 20, 2016 at 11AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at 201.227.1030.
Wharton Center Announces 2016-2017 Season Including Sutton Foster, WICKED and More
by Marissa Sblendorio - Apr 12, 2016
Wharton Center announces its 2016-2017 presentations - a season that Executive Director Mike Brand calls, "...an amazing lineup of firsts, favorites and homecomings." The season features eight incredible Broadway smash hits in the MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center series, including the return of the most requested production in Wharton Center's history - the ever-"Popular" WICKED, flying into East Lansing for the fourth time. Winner of over 100 international awards, including a Grammy® and three Tony® Awards, Wicked is "Broadway's biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times).