Scott "Dr. Music" Itter
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Columnist shares heartfelt memories linked to Styx and...
I met Jen when I started going to Styx and Dennis DeYoung concerts. Seeing these bands six or seven times a year, these concerts...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Music from across the border
Expecting a review of a mariachi band or a flamenco guitar player? No, not that border. I’m talking about the Illinois-Wisconsin border; more specifically...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Country stars Thompson Square to play Pfeiffer Hall
Once again, the Naperville community will be treated to a performance by a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated music act. International Country music superstars Thompson Square will...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – A gift wrapped in ivy
As I was glued to my set watching the Cubs win the World Series (and yes, it still sounds surreal), I had a song...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Dinner and jazz
Most of my early years were spent on the North Side of Chicago. I would take the Clark Street bus south to Wrigley, and...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Driving Music
I have to thank my lovely wife for the inspiration this month. You see, I'll be celebrating my 48th birthday this month and Barb...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Oh say, can you hear?
Like most everyone else, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the Olympics these past couple of weeks. With a few local athletes being recognized for...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – A Rita Coolidge experience
Music seems to cloud our skies like birds and mosquitoes in the summer. Outdoor festivals with loud music (and even louder food) are all...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – So you want to be a music...
I was recently interviewed by a student with an interest in music journalism. She has been to the Dr. Music website, read this column,...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Local Guitarist Continues to Find Success
There are quite a few people that make Naperville and the surrounding areas their home, and many of them are musicians with extensive experience...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – ‘Until Next Time’
I recently had the pleasure and distinct honor of sitting down with the reigning Queen Of Metal, Lita Ford, for yet another great Anderson's...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Living and loving local music
There has never been a shortage of talent throughout our community. Whether it comes in the form of an Olympic medalist or by way...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Columnist likes his music with iced dark roast
What kind of music do you listen to?
It's one of those questions that makes an audiophile giggle?
As I sit sipping an iced dark roast...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Music vs. lyrics
"What's the song about?"
Is this a question that concerns you when you listen to a song? In my many years of studying and analyzing...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Solace in sound
Each and every month I sit down and address a positive thought to share with all of you, and for upwards of the past...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – She learned it on YouTube
As a kid growing up in the 70’s, I often made the trip to the encyclopedias while doing my schoolwork; they were our windows...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – So I call Anderson’s Bookshop…
It seems I have quite a few days each month that start with that line, but this experience was a wake-up call.
You see, I...
The Best Montana Breakfast – Shazam! Music Identified!
Working in a store that has a Top 40 soundtrack playing continuously overhead, I often hear songs that I’m not familiar with. Like any...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Ribfest Experiences
I had every intention of using this precious space I’m given to tell you about my concert experiences at this year’s Ribfest. Hearing Paul...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Lt. Dan gives heart with soul
Above / Operation Support Our Troops hosts of Rockin' for the Troops 2015 this Sat., July 18, at Cantigny Park. Gary Sinise again will...