During Wolf Alice’s last stop in Chicago, at The Vic Theatre in 2021, the Mercury Prize winners weaved raw punk energy (“Play the Greatest Hits”) between vulnerable silky songs (“Lipstick on the Glass”) and grand opuses (“Last Man on Earth).” Since then, the band members – Ellie Rowsell (vocals, guitar), Joff Oddie (guitar), Theo Ellis […]
Author Archives: Laurie Fanelli
Laurie Fanelli is a Chicago-based writer and photographer who specializes in live entertainment coverage. She is at home at major music festivals like Coachella, Bonnaroo and, of course, Lollapalooza and Riot Fest. She loves chatting with hilarious comedians and has interviewed the likes of Maria Bamford, Paula Poundstone and Tracy Morgan, to name a few. She has photographed tons of great bands/musicians – from every genre – including Rob Zombie, Florence and the Machine, Alabama Shakes, Neil Young, Shania Twain, Pitbull, Pierce the Veil, Kendrick Lamar, Patti Smith and many, many more.
When not writing or shooting shows, Laurie loves to spend her free time training for marathons and exploring the city of Chicago. She is a longtime vegetarian and animal advocate who likes to cook healthy, delicious meals that everyone can enjoy. For more information or to contact Laurie, head over to www.lauriefanelli.com.
