For those in the know, the name JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound is synonymous with soul. The group's been getting better and better with every performance, and with a new single ("Get It Together" b/w "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart") and dedicated touring schedule, which includes Ravinia and Taste of Chicago, the future looks even brighter. If you want to catch the act now before it hits the bigger venues, this show at The Shrine will be your best bet. Early arrival is recommended as opener Rita J has been on a tear since releasing her debut album, Artist Workshop. (J. Min)
