Local Live Music Recommendations: Nov. 13-19

Josh Terry | November 12, 2024, 5:00 am

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. (Credit: Todd Michalek)

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more.

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Wednesday, Nov. 13:
Dehd, Spun Out at Thalia Hall. Sold out.
Both acts on the bill feature members of the formative and underrated Chicago indie rock band NE-HI, which broke up in 2019.

Billie Eilish, Nat and Alex Wolff at United Center. Tickets.
If you can snag tickets to this Grammy-winning pop star’s arena show, it will cost you a pretty penny.

Thursday, Nov. 14:
Haley Fohr & Bill Nace, Diagram: A at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
Two adventurous and experimental artists team up for a duo set.

Craig Finn, Katy Kirby at Schubas. Tickets.
The Hold Steady frontman brings one of New York City’s best songwriters as an opener for his solo tour. Two shows at Schubas. Early show is sold out but tickets are still available for the late one.

Eric Slick, Twen at Sleeping Village. Tickets.
The Nashville-based drummer for Dr. Dog has an excellent solo LP in “New Age Rage.”

Dehd, Divino Niño at Thalia Hall. Sold out.
The Chicago trio closes out a sold-out three-night run in Pilsen.

Modest Mouse, Black Heart Procession at Salt Shed. Sold out.
Portland rockers celebrate 20 years of their album “Good News For People Who Love Bad News.”

Friday, Nov. 15:
Wild Pink, John Francis Flynn at the Empty Bottle. Tickets.
2024’s “Dulling the Horns” from the New York City indie rock band is an excellent album.

Dim Wizard, Gay Meat, Options, Sonny Falls at Gman Tavern. Tickets.
Punk, indie and pop collide at the Wrigleyville dive bar.

Tycho, Brijean at Salt Shed. Tickets.
Head over to Elston Ave. for a night of immersive electronic music.

Saturday, Nov. 16:
Native Sun, Laney Jones, Creaturefight at Hideout. Tickets.
This New York City rock band brings palpable energy and great guitar riffs.

Elizabeth Moen, Family Junket, Dogcatcher at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The Jeff Tweedy-approved Chicago artist headlines a night of folk and singer-songwriter fare in Ukrainian Village.

Sunday, Nov. 17:
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros at Auditorium Theatre. Tickets.
The Grateful Dead singer returns to the city for a performance with the Chicago Philharmonic.

Jess Williamson at SPACE. Tickets.
A perfect dose of country, pop and folk, “Time Ain’t Accidental” is a solid introduction to the Texas and California-based songwriter.

Monday, Nov. 18:
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros at Auditorium Theatre. Tickets.
The Grateful Dead singer returns to the city for a second performance with the Chicago Philharmonic.