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!

Bailen at Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, IL

April 4, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

It was an evening filled with beautiful voices at Chicago’s Old Town School of Folk Music when Rett Madison and Bailen came to town.

John Mayer at the United Center in Chicago, IL

April 3, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

John Mayer brought his first-ever solo tour to Chicago’s United Center and it just goes to show that sometimes less is more.

Steel Panther at House of Blues in Chicago, IL

March 29, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

An impressive lineup of Steel Panther, Crobot, and Tragedy brought a night of fun, laughter, and energy-filled performances to the House of Blues Chicago.

Larkin Poe at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL

March 20, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Larkin Poe performed at a sold-out Thalia Hall as they brought the Blood Harmony 2023 World Tour to the Windy City.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet, IL

March 19, 2023 Kirstine Walton Comments Off

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit provided not just one, but two nights of entertainment at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.

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.