John Legend, Marie Osmond, Counting Crows added to Ravinia 2021 season
Ravinia Festival in Highland Park announced the addition of 10 new shows (and a few alterations to the already announced schedule) for its summer 2021 season.
Concerts
Sound check: Billy Strings takes the stage at Wintrust Field
Bluegrass star Billy Strings plays Schaumburg’s Wintrust Field, Fletcher Rockwell heads to BrauerHouse and Norah Jones livestreams her latest album.
Sammy Hagar & Friends play Aurora’s RiverEdge Park on July 18
Tickets go on sale Saturday for Sammy Hagar & Friends at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.
Sound check: Moore’s listening party; the Morellos on Dave Grohl’s series
Elgin hip-hop artist Andrew Moore hosts a listening party/dinner; Dave Grohl features Tom Morello and his mom; Jeff Tweedy plays a drive-in show; Bitter Jester and Punk the Burbs are looking for submissions.
REO Speedwagon launches RiverEdge season in Aurora July 1
Classic rock band REO Speedwagon heads to Aurora’s RiverEdge Park to kick off the 2021 summer concert season.
Sound check: Rosemont’s Rockin’ concert series returns; Homegrown battle of the bands
The “Rockin’ in the Park” summer concert series at Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park kicks off this weekend; Homegrown Arts & Music Festival’s battle of the bands is Friday at BaseCamp; fest updates and more.
Lucky Boys Confusion celebrating 20 years of ‘Throwing the Game’ with livestream, documentary
20 years after the release of their Elektra debut, DuPage-born Lucky Boys Confusion looks back on the times, the tours and their songs from the era.
Lollapalooza tickets on sale for Foo Fighters, Tyler, the Creator, Megan Thee Stallion
Organizers announced the lineup for this summer’s Lollapalooza in Grant Park; four-day tickets went on sale Wednesday.
Sound check: Drive-up for Local H, The Mummies in Schaumburg
Chicago’s Local H and The Mummies reunion tour warm up the Live from the Lot stage in Schaumburg; Underbelly Hours hosts local showcase in Wheaton; “Situation Chicago 2” benefit compilation released Friday.
Riot Fest adds Nine Inch Nails to headliners; three-day passes sold out
Riot Fest organizers announced Nine Inch Nails will be headlining the fest as three-day passes fly out of the box office.
Kevin Pollack takes us on a personal ride at Raue Center
Glenview actor/musician Kevin Pollack shares the music that inspired him throughout his career with a cabaret performance at the Raue Center and livestreaming Saturday.
Sound check: Jukebox the Ghost revisits ‘Everything’
Jukebox the Ghost plays through its second album; families are invited to enjoy music with Little Jams; Bach Week Festival hits devices; and some major tours are coming back to the area.
Summer concerts at Wheaton’s Memorial Park Bandshell
Live concerts are coming to the new Memorial Park Bandshell in Wheaton. The Wheaton Park District has a season of 11 concerts largely featuring rock tribute bands, while the Wheaton Municipal Band has nine classical music concerts planned.
Gladys Knight, Willie Nelson, Train: Ravinia announces summer lineup, COVID-19 protocols
Ravinia Festival in Highland Park announced the lineup for its 85th season Thursday with a strong mix of classical, jazz, pop, rock and all the favorites.
Sound check: Get your mouth watering for Windy City Smokeout
Chicago’s weekend festival of country music and barbecue is back on; RocHaus fires up the stage lights for a show this weekend; and more.
Sound check: Andrea Dawn, Emily Tipping livestreaming from The Venue
The Venue in Aurora hosts Andrea Dawn and Emily Tipping livestreams; Arcada’s return; Tony Ocean at Chicago Prime; Beach Bunny plays Fallon and more.
Sound check: Get happy with outdoor Warp Corps; Samantha Fish in Aurora
Warp Corps holds its second annual outdoor music festival in Woodstock’s Town Square, and Samantha Fish plays the blues at Piazza.
Submissions open for Homegrown music festival
Aaron Williams and the Homegrown Arts & Music Festival are returning for 2021; submissions are open for artists.
East Coast piano-popsters of Jukebox the Ghost revisiting their history online
More than a year without touring has East Coast band Jukebox the Ghost itching to play, so the trio is dusting off their first two albums for a streaming series.
Sound check: PIQNIQ music fest is back — as a drive-in event
Tickets are on sale for 101-WKQX’s PIQNIQ; new ARC Fest appears on the horizon; Side Street opens up its battle of the bands.