Articles by Kirstine Walton

About Kirstine Walton

Kirstine moved from the UK to Chicago in 2011, and has fallen in love with the city and its music scene. She enjoys combining her two biggest passions – music and photography. If there is a band with a guitar playing, chances are she’ll be there…camera in hand. Kirstine went to her first live concert at 7 years old, and hasn’t looked back since!

Muse at the United Center in Chicago, IL

February 26, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Chicagoans turned out en masse last night for Muse’s opening night of their North American Will of the People Tour at the sold-out United Center.

Alter Bridge at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL

February 21, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Alter Bridge rounded out the first leg of their Pawns & Kings Tour at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre with help from Mammoth WVH and Red.

Fall Out Boy Announces So Much For (Tour) Dust

January 31, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Fall Out Boy’s 25+ date summer headlining North American tour will kick off at Chicago’s Wrigley Field on June 21, 2023.

Davy Knowles at City Winery in Chicago, IL

January 11, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

The only January blues we were feeling were those emanating from Davy’s guitar during his show at Chicago’s City Winery.

Top Ten Photos of 2022

December 30, 2022 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Our team of photographers pick their top ten images from their last twelve months of show coverage for Loud Hailer.

Metallica Announces M72 World Tour Dates

November 28, 2022 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

What better way to start the week than tour dates and a new album being announced by Metallica?!

Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown at Reggies Music Joint in Chicago, IL

November 27, 2022 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

It was a jam-packed night of rock and roll as Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown came to Chicago with support from 20 Watt Tombstone and […]

P!nk announces North American Tour Dates

November 14, 2022 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

P!nk has announced her Summer Carnival Stadium Tour for next summer with some very special guests.

Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago, IL

October 26, 2022 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Jeff Beck was joined by Johnny Depp to bring songs from their album 18 to life on the stage of the Chicago Theatre.

The Gaslight Anthem at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL

September 29, 2022 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

The Gaslight Anthem received a warm welcome at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago as they return to the road after a lengthy hiatus.