Well… Bob Dylan & Mike Campbell were an unexpected surprise tonight at #FarmAid

"People would record stuff of them off of TV and compile it on VHS—and then they kept it for 30 years," @balinschneider, interviewed by Jim Ryan, in the booklet for Out of Time: The Material Issue Story—about the band 🚁Material Issue Official 🚁, on blu-ray from Factory25 ⏰ vinegarsyndrome.com/products/out-o…

So, um, the Sphere is pretty cool…

Another terrific set last night from KISS at Allstate Arena. Just three more shows to go as their “End of the Road” tour wraps up this weekend with a pair of shows in NYC plus a PPV special. My Forbes Entertainment Chicago recap (with photos)… forbes.com/sites/jimryan1…

Had a great chat with Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan about his new solo album Lighthouse. Duff also tells a great story about seeing The Clash live in Seattle in 1979 (spoiler alert: it involves Paul Simonon wielding an ax on stage). My Forbes Entertainment story forbes.com/sites/jimryan1…

8 ticket limit for P!nk at The Schott yet 20 packs of resale seats available for purchase. How can this even happen without willful corruption by an artist, venue or promoter?

Great chat with Rachel Bolan and Snake Sabo of Skid Row about their approach to business and the idea of branding. Portraits captured in Chicago by Barry Brecheisen. My Forbes Entertainment story… forbes.com/sites/jimryan1…

Wanna make sure I remember that 48 hour stretch in 2024 when I saw Madonna, 65, and Buddy Guy, 87. ‘Cause that ain’t bad.

Gregg Fort Real verified accounts don't have to pay for a blue check mark.

Rest in peace Steve Albini. We'll always regret not accepting your job application back in 2003! (1/3)

CHICAGOANS - I'm going to do a show in your town soon! Whom from Chicagoland would you most like to see me poop on to their face? #LetsMakeAPoop

Billy Joel joining Stevie Nicks for the Tom Petty vocal on “Stop Draggin’ my Heart Around” tonight at Soldier Field

Was informed at 3:43pm that Steve Miller Band would be taking the stage today at Wrigley at 4:30pm instead of 6pm because of the weather. 95% empty. Journey on next at 5:30. Then Def Leppard. So much notice! (And they wonder why no one wants to buy overpriced stadium tix)

Headed to Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago on this beautiful Friday afternoon in Chicago? May wanna pack your X-Ray vision…

Out in today’s Chicago Sun-Times 🗞️: My contributions to our Lollapalooza day 1 coverage with selena fragassi & Jim Ryan — and incredible art from Anthony Vazquez & Peyton Reich. Pick up a copy or read online here : chicago.suntimes.com/lollapalooza/2…

Inside today’s Chicago Sun-Times 🗞️: More Lollapalooza coverage/reviews, with Ambar Colón 🇵🇷, Jim Ryan & selena fragassi — and stunning photos from Ashlee Rezin, Peyton Reich + Anthony Vazquez. On newsstands now & online here: chicago.suntimes.com/lollapalooza/2…

It will be fascinating to watch. Perhaps young fans in 2025 won't understand the nuances of their American appeal in the 1990's when even at the height of their powers they were selling sub 2k tickets and cancelling shows due to lack of sales. #Oasis forum.live4ever.uk.com/thread/93717/o…