Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre brings the “Aqualung” album’s 50-year anniversary tour to the Arcada Theater in St. Charles; Miles Over Mountains and Chanson Du Chat play The Venue in Aurora; and broadcaster Sam Alex hosts a fundraiser concert at Pinstripes in South Barrington.
Space Mafia ramps up for its first concert in nearly two years; Ron Onesti celebrates Jimmy Page’s birthday with two shows; Ralph Covert heads to Aurora’s The Venue; and more.
2021 was packed with new music. Here are some of our favorite upcoming and veteran artists we had a chance to explore this year.
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Chicago chiptune rock band I Fight Dragons issues an epic fantasty quest to fans: Come see them play a release show at Lincoln Hall this weekend.
This weekend sees lots of Chicago and suburban talent hitting area venues — including Broken Robots in West Dundee, The Darling Suns in Yorkville and a Pop-Punk X-mas at Subterranean to name a few; plus, how to win free concert tickets.
Pentatonix, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Mannheim Steamroller roll into town for shows this week; Santa visits the 56 Yule Fix Saturday; and Boy Band Review brings the hits back to Nellie’s.
Schaumburg native John Blasucci comes back to town this weekend with his new creation — “Luminare” — an arena-style holiday concert he’s putting on stage at the Des Plaines Theatre.
“When you’re singing about Santa Claus, it’s hard to be sad,” says actress Zooey Deschanel, as she and Matt Ward bring holiday favorites to the Chicago Theatre Tuesday.
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The season is shining a little brighter this year as the warm glow of stage lights illuminate the musical artists celebrating the holidays at Chicago and suburban venues again after last year’s shutdowns.
The Rialto Square Theatre is unwrapping its holiday season with Josh Turner and many other festive shows; Gerald Dowd & Friends benefit two local food pantries; Mavis Staples’ Beyond Hunger benefit shows; Blue Oyster Cult headlines the Des Plaines Theatre and much more.
Glenbrook North grad JORDY leaves nothing unsaid on his gleefully moving debut album, “Mind Games.”
Actor and musician Dennis Quaid will take the City Winery stage Wednesday, Nov. 10, for a set of acoustic songs and stories from his lifetime of musical, movie and TV careers.
Who doesn’t love a good sequel? Last week, Chicago rock band Overclocked wrapped up the project it started last fall with the “I Wanna Be an Architect 2” EP.
