Sia and her backing band enter the stage and take their places. Sia is clad in skinny jeans, a black top, and pink suspenders which are attached to her pockets in the back. She proceeds to play with the suspenders while regaling an unhearing audience with something that appears to be a joke. She stands stunned that no one is responding and then realizes that the mic isn’t on. Now, on to the show. Sia... more ›

Tickets go on sale at 10 AM this morning for Neil Diamond’s August 1st show at the United Center. Of course, alertChicagoist readers have already had their first crack at tickets for Neil’s first world tour in four years in The Chicagoist Neil Diamond Contest. We’re giving away three pairs of tickets to three lucky winners. Tickets for this show are expected to sell out so save yourself the trouble of standing in line and check out our contest page instead for your chance to win. more ›