Andy Argyrakis is a Chicago-based entertainment writer/photographer who appears in the Chicago Tribune, Illinois Entertainer, Daily Journal, Concert Livewire, Hear/Say Magazine and Image Chicago (to name a few). Additional photo credits include Fuse TV, Live Nation, Nikon, Pollstar, Celebrity Access, Paste Magazine, MTV.com and Vibe.com. He’s also the author/narrator of "Access Matthews" (an audio CD tracing the career of Dave Matthews Band) and spends considerable time on tour, including outings with Arlo Guthrie, The Guess Who, Madina Lake (on Linkin Park’s Projekt Revolution) and Gospel Music Channel’s "Gospel Dream" (where he served as season one judge).
Since forming in 2012, The Persuaded has toured on the strength of two indie EPs before eventually inking a deal with RockFest Records for a full-length debut produced by Dathon Conner.... Read more
The world caught its first glimpse of Dave Pittman on the ninth season of American Idol, followed by the debut project Crazy Brave, a fitting description of his inspiring circumstances coined by guest judge Neil Patrick Harris.... Read more
With Switchfoot’s 11th studio album, Native Tongue, coming right around the corner on January 18, it’s an ideal time to rank and recommend Switchfoot’s 10 other projects. So read on, get ready to recall over two decades’ worth of tunes and weigh in on where they wound up on CCM’s rundown!
The year is coming to a close, which means in the case of Out & About, it’s only natural to look back at some of the most memorable performances and also a few of the iconic artists we lost, all captured through the lens of Andy Argyrakis.
P.O.D.’s "Circles" could be considered an authentic, full-circle affair built on the band's foundation of hard rock with shades of metal and reggae.... Read more
Now 20 years into his artistic journey, Andy Gullahorn takes a reflective and confessional approach throughout his latest long player Everything As It Should Be.... Read more
Current Christian to pop crossover queen Lauren Daigle is in the midst of her Behold: Christmas Tour and Annette Holloway posted up at the soundboard for beautiful shots of the show’s opening songs (along with warm-up act The War and Treaty) at the sold out Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, Virginia.
With a relationship that has endured for over 30 years while being featured in music, stage plays, movies and TV shows such as Meet the Browns, The Manns, and Mann & Wife, David & Tamela Mann are inspirations to millions.... Read more
Right around this time last year, the always eclectic Annie Moses Band released a deluxe edition of its seasonal staple, This Glorious Christmas,and the classical/folk/jazz/bluegrass/pop ensemble is also gearing up for a new studio collection in 2019.
Da’ T.R.U.T.H. is an elder musical statesman of sorts these days, a status that’s reflected in the title of his new EP, Vet, that also kicks off an upcoming series. Short for “veteran,” Vet finds the lifer redefining his artistic priorities, taking the emphasis away from sales, streams and awards and turning it towards taking creative risks, and ultimately, straight up ministry.... Read more