A band comprised of talented artists from the island across the way, the Havana Cuba All Stars made its first stateside appearance to bring the joyful sounds of Cuba.  Formed by trumpeter and composer Michel Padrón who came from a musical family, spoke mostly on behalf of the band.  He introduced himself and the inspiration behind what […]

Marina Alyse is an upcoming performer coming out of Illinois, who is eager to shed some light on personal strife. “I just want to write songs people are able to connect and relate to. In many situations you can feel like this is only happening to you, you’re the only one. But that’s not true.” […]

Filter’s new album Crazy Eyes is here to be the voice of the pissed off and betrayed The new album, Crazy Eyes by Filter was released last week.  The multi-platinum band is also following up with a tour to come to Chicago.  To speak to Richard Patrick the founder of Filter and father of Nine Inch Nails was an […]

The legendary voice behind the classic, “I Still Believe” came to Chicago on the heels of a new EP release.  Brenda K. Starr says the 5-track album is set to be ready later this summer.  Hennessy allowed HalfStack to attend a private dinner to honor both Brenda and well-known salsa singer, Eddie Santiago.  The private […]