It doesn’t always happen this way. But it did this time. John Legend’s musical M.O. for romance and intimacy—by blending together soul, hip hop and reggae—mirrored the vibe at Ravinia, an equally intimate outdoor venue on Chicago’s North Shore. Walking toward my seat in the pavilion, I winded through the lawn area where fans [...]
What Did John Legend Do To Fans At Ravinia?
Dramatic intros. Screaming ladies. Sensual slowdancing. Climatic encore sing-a-longs. The live concert experience is full of peaks and valleys, polarizing contrasts and extreme synergy. And John Legend’s show at Ravinia in July had it all. And since what we see and what we hear both play a role in creating live music, I have [...]
Concert Review: John Legend at Ravinia in Chicago
It doesn’t always happen this way. But it did this time. John Legend’s musical M.O. for romance and intimacy—by blending together soul, hip hop and reggae—mirrored the vibe at Ravinia, an equally intimate outdoor venue on Chicago’s North Shore. Walking toward my seat in the pavilion, I winded through the lawn area where fans faces [...]








