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.
Concerts
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.
Concerts: Way Down Wanderers play drive-in show; Nellie’s Summer’s End parking lot party
The Way Down Wanderers and Henhouse Prowlers team up for a drive-in show in Chicago; Nellie’s hosts its two-night Summer’s End Parking Lot Party; and more.
Concerts: The Millennials play Northbrook, Lara Bell at Nellie’s
Drive-in music fests, patio shows, livestreams and more for the week ahead.
Sound check: Los De Chicago at SeatGeek Stadium, Drive-in Music weekend at Sears Centre
The Sears Centre hosts an electronic and dance drive-in music festival, and Los De Chicago rolls in to the SeatGeek Stadium with an all-day music fest.
Concerts: Guster livestreaming, Mackenzie O’Brien, Fletcher Rockwell play patio shows
Catch Guster livestreaming, while Mackenzie O’Brien, Fletcher Rockwell, the Judson Brown Duo and more play outdoor shows in the suburbs.
Sound check: Mungion, Lil Yachty, Houndmouth play drive-in shows
The Chicago-area favorites Mungion bring the jams to a drive-in show; the Arcada Theatre streams a performance by Ann Wilson of Heart; the ’90s live again at BaseCamp’s 90’s Palooza; Bolingbrook Jubilee puts tunes on stage; and Gerald Dowd livestreams from The Venue in Aurora.
Sound check: Daughtry livestream supports Chicago venue
Rocker Daughtry kicks off a 19-show virtual tour; local artists livestream for Chicago venues; Side Street Studio Arts’ battle of the bands finals; Nikho’s release show; and Ravinia pays tribute to Janis Joplin.
Virtual Lollapalooza starts today with mix of local, national acts and past favorites
Look, I know. Today we should be slathering on sunscreen, debating our schedule picks and
Sound check: Live with Local H at Boomers Stadium
Live from the Lot Following the success of last month’s Carpool Concerts, Duff Entertainment brings
Concerts: Da$Htone, Groovy Louie at FitzGerald’s; Belvederes up on the roof at Nellie’s
Whether you’re at home or heading out, there are plenty of shows you can catch this weekend.