Sound check: Kevin Farris takes fans ‘Higher’ with new single release
Catching up with Kevin Farris Singer-songwriter Kevin Farris started off this year on a high
Concerts
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.
Concerts: Waco Brothers head to FitzGerald’s, Toronzo Cannon in Aurora
The Waco Brothers hit the patio stage at FitzGerald’s this weekend, and there are some not-to-miss livestreams with Soul Asylum, Local H, Linkin Park and more.
7th heaven, Kashmir headline ‘Rock the Lot’ this weekend
A two-day “Rock the Lot” concert series headlined by local favorites 7th heaven and Led Zeppelin tribute band Kashmir is coming to the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg’s parking lot this weekend.
Sound check: Set sail with The Mild West cruise shows on the Chicago River
The Mild West on the Chicago River; Hey Nonny’s second anniversary week; Indigenous Peoples Day livestream; and Something Wicked opens at Side Street Studio Arts.
Andrew McMahon celebrates Jack’s Mannequin’s ‘Everything In Transit’ in Schaumburg
Relive the Jack’s Mannequin release, along with favorites from Something Corporate and Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness, at three drive-in concerts.
Barrington offers first drive-in concert Friday with Pat McKillen
The village of Barrington will offer its first drive-in concert Friday night featuring the folk, pop and rock fusion of local favorite Pat McKillen.
Sound check: Each Day at WC Social Club, Born of Osiris drive-in show
Indie-folk rock band Each Day at WC Social Club; Born of Osiris on the Lakeshore Drive-In stage; and two vote-themed music livestreams.
Concerts: Bonnie Raitt joins Farm Aid 2020 livestream Saturday
Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, John Mellencamp, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton and many others play the Farm Aid 2020 fundraiser livestream this weekend.
Sound check: Joanna Connor plays the blues in Aurora
The Joanna Connor Band heats up Mundy Park outside The Venue in Aurora; Huntley’s Fall Fest moves online and to the RocHaus; and Kane Brown headlines an Encore Live drive-up show.
Concerts: Crown Vic Royal livestream; Whitney, Beach Bunny play drive-in show
Chicago’s Crown Vic Royal plays a livestream this week, as does J. R. Richards from Dishwalla, Dan Mangan and Brian Fallon; Beach Bunny and Kweku Collins join Whitney at the Lakeshore Drive-In; and much more.
Homegrown Infinity TV, Lisle fest devise a safe way to showcase local music during the pandemic
Homegrown Arts & Music Festival founder Aaron Williams has found a way to work within health guidelines to bring the annual fest to life again — both in person and streaming around the world.
Sound check: Rapper femdot. joins Play Together collaboration
Rapper femdot., artist Liz Flores and Play Together team up; Cold Waves puts industrial rock fest online; Mike Zito plays BrauerHouse; and more.
Andrew McMahon to play three nights at Boomers Stadium
Andrew McMahon will celebrate his Jack’s Mannequin days with three nights at Boomers Stadium. Tickets go on sale Wednesday.
Tickets on sale Tuesday for Godsmack, Staind acoustic drive-in show
It’s been a while: Godsmack’s Sully Erna and Aaron Lewis of Staind bring an acoustic dual show to the McHenry Outdoor Theater in October.
Concerts: Barenaked Ladies streaming, Shout Section at FitzGerald’s
The Barenaked Ladies present a performance from the Red Rock Amphitheatre; Shout Section Jazz Band takes the FitzGerald’s stage; and much more.
Concerts: Vic Mensa drive-in show; Tantric headlines Afterlife Music Fest
Chicago’s Vic Mensa plays a socially distanced show at Lakeshore Drive-in; Local H headlines the Labor Day Weekend Rocks Afterlife Music Fest in Lombard; Rookie livestreams through Lincoln Hall; and more.