Concerts from your couch: How suburban venues are bringing the music to you during the virus scare
As concerts are canceled, some suburban venues are finding ways to keep live performances coming your way
Concerts
Concerts 3/13-3/19: Steve Aoki, Silversun Pickups postponed; Revivalists rescheduled
Toronza Cannon plays FitzGerald’s Friday, The Revivalists headlines the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, “Hamilton’s” Leslie Odom Jr. brings his “Stronger Magic Tour” to House of Blues, and much more.
Elle King, Cold War Kids join Fitz and the Tantrums on Ribfest bill
Ribfest crowds will be singing along to the “Ex’s and the oh, oh, oh’s” when
Concerts 3/6-3/12: Rotten Mouth at HOME Bar, Nathaniel Rateliff at Chicago Theatre, Afroman at BrauerHouse
Davy Knowles: 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard.
Concerts 2/28-3/5: Fools’ Brew, Werewolves, Rematch release and two nights of Jonfin
Dashboard Confessional “20 Year Celebration” with Get Up Kids: 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Feb.
Concert highlights 2/21-2/27: littlebirds headlines Schubas; God from ‘Supernatural’ plays two shows in Louden Swain
God (Rob Benedict) graces Subterranean with two Louden Swain shows this weekend; The Flat Five plays Aurora’s The Venue; Slow Hollows, Superkick and Camp Edwards hit Schubas; Sucker Punch at Durty Nellie’s; Tsunami, DangerWayne and Luka heat up Electric Hotel; and much more.
Elmhurst College Jazz Festival hits a high note Feb. 20-23
This weekend, Elmhurst College’s 53rd annual Jazz Festival brings college and high school students together with professionals to compete, jam, explore musical horizons and entertain the public.
Concerts 2/14-2/20: Marina City with Joywave; Semple’s special Valentine’s Day show at BaseCamp
Marina City and Joywave in Mokena; Semple Band’s special Valentine’s Day show in Lisle; An Evening with SkitzoFriendly, Bryan J Kuhn and Anti-Social Club at Montrose Saloon; and much more.
Concerts 2/7-2/13: Mackenzie O’Brien Duo in Highwood, Imperial Sound at Hey Nonny, and more
Smokey Robinson brings his hits to the Chicago Theatre; The Imperial Sound plays Hey Nonny; Night Ranger headlines the Arcada Theatre; Mackenzie O’Brien plays the 28 Mile Vodka Company in Highwood; and much more.
Concerts 1/31-2/6: DJ NoDJ conjures Daft Punk at Wire
DJ noDJ takes on the work of Daft Punk in Berwyn, Friday Pilots Club plays with SIAMÉS at Subterranean, The Freedom Paradox headlines Cubby Bear, and much more!
Riot Fest announces My Chemical Romance, early-bird passes
My Chemical Romance is coming to Chicago’s Riot Fest, organizers announced Wednesday morning. The New
Sound check: JDR & the Broadcast drop new release at Aurora’s The Venue
Aurora’s JDR & the Broadcast plays a release show at The Venue, Take the Reins headlines an ALS benefit at BrauerHouse and Bitter Jester opens submissions for this summer’s music series.
Hey Nonny, Metropolis and Big Shot teaming up for Winter Blues Summit
Hey Nonny teamed up with Metropolis Ballroom and Big Shot Piano Lounge to bring the Winter Blues Summit to Arlington Heights this weekend.
Concerts 1/24-1/30: Flowtone single release with North and Wells Band
The Cold War Kids rock Chicago’s Riviera Theatre; Squirrel Nut Zippers take the Arcada stage; Flowtone and North and Wells Band at Cubby Bear; and more.
Enter to win to see Weekend Run Club, Violet Crime, August Hotel and Splits
Chicago Sound Check is giving away free tickets and a merch pack for the Weekend Run Club album release show. Enter to win!
Concert highlights 1/17-1/23: Wolf Rd, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Flips, E’nuff Z’nuff, Dead Freddie and much more
Resurrection — A Journey Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre,
Lucky Boys Confusion brings the show back to the ‘burbs
Lucky boys Confusion, the Chicago-area rock band that got its start playing around Naperville, Lisle and Downers Grove, is bringing its show back to the suburbs with an April show at Lombard’s BrauerHouse.
Concert highlights 1/10-1/16: Holly, with Leah Jean, French Police at Schubas; Jonny Lang plays the Arcada; and more
Frequilibrium release show with Arbor Creek, Jack Bodie: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Cubby
Moore & Friends rep Elgin on House of Blues stage
Andrew Moore’s career is awash in collaboration. Nearly three years ago, the Elgin hip-hop artist
Todd Kessler, Hey Nonny mark one year showcasing local singer-songwriters
When a Hey Nonny booker reached out to Deerfield singer-songwriter Todd Kessler in fall 2018