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!

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at the Salt Shed in Chicago, IL

March 4, 2024 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit make a welcome return to Chicago’s Salt Shed for the first of a two-night engagement.

Mr Big at the Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, IL

February 20, 2024 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

For the second show in the area in one week, Mr Big brought The Big Finish Tour to the Des Plaines Theatre.

Extreme at Silver Creek Event Center in New Buffalo, MI

February 15, 2024 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

After waiting 15 very long years for Extreme to take to the road again, we are getting our fix any opportunity we can.

John 5 & The Creatures at the Arcada Theatre in St Charles, IL

February 7, 2024 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

John 5’s solo tour with the Creatures brings a night of virtuoso instrumental musicianship to the Arcada Theatre in St Charles.

Lisa Fischer at Space in Evanston, IL

February 3, 2024 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Lisa Fischer, accompanied by the South Carolina quintet Ranky Tanky, performed two shows in one night at Evanston’s premier music venue, Space.

Bush Announce Greatest Hits Tour

January 16, 2024 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

The tour will be in support of their career-spanning compilation album and will feature special guests Jerry Cantrell and Candlebox.

Top Ten Photos of 2023

December 31, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

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

Dogstar at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL

December 12, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

After a 23-year absence, Dogstar returned to Chicago as part of the Somewhere Between The Power Lines and Palm Trees Tour.

Joe Pug at Space in Evanston, IL

December 6, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Joe Pug brought the poetic lyrics, the laughter, and the all-around good feels for a night at Space in Evanston.

Damien Rice at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, IL

December 3, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

It’s been a long wait, but Damien Rice finally made a very welcomed return to Chicago, selling out the Auditorium Theatre.