Sound check: Superkick, Jeff Tweedy, Cuban jazz fest streaming
Superkick streaming With one foot stomping through post-punk rock and the other bopping away in
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Sound check: Livestream Andrew Salgado, Jimmy Eat World, MLK Day special
Hometown country Suburban country boy Andrew Salgado may have moved down to Nashville, but in
Matthew Kopecky heads online for solo debut livestream
Throughout the pandemic, Matthew Kopecky has been fortunate to keep playing gigs fairly regularly since summer. Just
Celebrate the new year safely with Post Malone, Steve Aoki, Lucinda Williams
Looking to drop-kick 2020 on its not-so-merry way? Artists and venues have cooked up some livestreams (and a drive-in event) so you can still ring in the shiny new year in style.
Sound check: Holiday songs from town; Kevin Pollack’s new EP; Guardrail streaming at Finter Fest
Chicago-area musicians have delivered a few nice holiday tunes to brighten up this season; Kevin Pollack’s new EP; Good Noise’s Finter Fest; and Buffalo Creek Brewing’s Alpine Fest.
Sound check: TLB heads up Humans Were Here holiday spectacular
Holidays with Humans Spend a relaxing Sunday break from the holiday bustle with musicians from
Sound check: The War on X-Mas goes big and goes home (your home, that is)
The Lawrence Arms and Riot Fest have adapted the annual three-night War on X-Mas to a single night of top-notch acts streaming straight to you; Joe Walsh’s VetsAid 2020; Umphrey’s McGee’s annual tradition; and Mike Maimone streams a holiday performance.
Sound check: Joe Pug, Jeff Tweedy and iHeart’s Jingle Ball go online
Joe Pug online Singer-songwriter Joe Pug hits the internet with his Sunday night livestream performance,
Lawrence Arms, Jingle Ball 2020, Barenaked Ladies and more bring the musical jolly to your holidays
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas as artists bring their musical acts streaming to you this year.
Chicago jazz icon Ramsey Lewis celebrates the holiday season virtually
Chicago jazz icon Ramsey Lewis plays selections from his hit 1961 album “Sound of Christmas” along with other holiday favorites Saturday, Nov. 28, as part of his monthly virtual salon.
Sound check: The life and times of ‘ZAPPA,’ out for streaming Friday
Music-Box-At-Home presents the “Zappa” documentary for streaming rental; The Venue livestreams a benefit show; and UNICEF rolls out the stars for a benefit show.
Sound check: Stay home and enjoy Nathaniel Rateliff, Shemekia Copeland and more
With indoor music venues still shuttered under COVID-19 restrictions and the weather leaning heavily into
Sound check: Louden Swain, ‘Supernatural’ star livestream this weekend
This week on the music scene, fans can check out Louden Swain’s livestream or catch Toronzo Cannon’s outdoor show at FitzGerald’s.
Sound check: Join Hellogoodbye for an anniversary livestream
Pop band Hellogoodbye marks the 10-year anniversary of “Would It Kill You?”; Matt Keen; and The Waco Brothers
Halloween weekend concerts from your car or couch
Halloween is going to look a little different this year because of restrictions on bars and music venues in the Chicago suburbs. But here are a few shows you can catch to bring some entertainment to your witchy weekend.
Sound check: Kevin Farris takes fans ‘Higher’ with new single release
Singer-songwriter Kevin Farris explores melancholy disconnection with a new single; celebrate the late Tom Petty’s birthday with a virtual music festival; School of Rock outdoor fundraiser show tonight at FitzGerald’s.
Blues harmonica virtuoso Corky Siegel helps Chamber Music on the Fox kick off seventh season
In a year when people have been in Zoom work meetings, Zoom happy hours and
Concerts: Fitz & the Tantrums play Lakeshore Drive-in; Umphrey’s McGee in Schaumburg
Drive-ins, livestreams and in-person shows you don’t want to miss.
After first success, Barrington bringing Libido Funk Circus for a drive-in concert
Barrington’s first drive-in concert was so successful that another one will take place later this month, with more hoped for next year, village officials said.
Premiere: Piece of Cake serves up a tasty new single, video and an outdoor release party
West suburban rock band Piece of Cake dropped a new single and video Tuesday in advance of Friday’s release show in Aurora.