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!

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.

KISS at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL

November 28, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Fans donned their best KISS outfits and makeup as the legends brought the End of the Road Tour to the Chicago area one last time.

Mammoth WVH at The Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL

November 13, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Mammoth WVH recently kicked off their fall/winter tour with support from Nita Strauss, and we caught them on their Chicago stop.

Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, and Ricky Martin at the United Center in Chicago, IL

November 5, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, and Pitbull joined forces to bring The Trilogy Tour to Chicago’s United Center for two nights.

Queen + Adam Lambert at United Center in Chicago, IL

November 2, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Queen and Adam Lambert returned to Chicago’s United Center with The Rhapsody Tour for two sold-out nights packed with all of the hits.

Green Day Announce The Saviors Tour Dates

November 2, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Green Day are taking to the road to celebrate 30 years since the release of Dookie and 20 years for American Idiot.