Arts & Entertainment

Local Live Music Recommendations: Nov. 20-26

Discus (Credit: Clare Byrne)

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. 20:
Robin Pecknold, Hannah Frances at Thalia Hall. Sold out. 
The Fleet Foxes songwriter embarks on his first solo tour. A Chicago/Vermont songwriter opens. 

Thursday, Nov. 21: 
Dusk, Visual Learner, Glass-Beagle at Judson and Moore. Tickets. 
Go to Avondale for a night of unabashedly Midwestern and twangy rock music. 

Slow Pulp, Bnny, Free Range at Thalia Hall. Sold out. 
All Chicago bands highlight a sold-out night in Pilsen. 

Friday, Nov. 22:
Slow Pulp, Wombo, Moontype at Thalia Hall. Sold out. 
The Chicago rock band continues their run in Pilsen. 

Pond, Fazerdaze at the Vic Theatre. Tickets. 
An Australian psychedelic rock band an an adventurous New Zealand singer make up the bill in Lakeview. 

Saturday, Nov. 23: 
Spun Out, Tension Pets, Finesse at Empty Bottle. Tickets. 
Chicagoans Spun Out celebrate the release of their record “Dream Noise.” 

Discus, Hannah Frances, Brent Penny at Schubas. Tickets. 
The Chicago indie rockers just released a new single called “On Tour.”  

Mavi, grouptherapy., theMIND, Vayda feat. MESSIAH! at Thalia Hall. Tickets. 
Exciting and introspective hip-hop artists play Pilsen. 

Sunday, Nov. 24:
Angel Bat Dawid, JOBS, 4Dgirlz, DJ All the Way Kay at Color Club. Tickets.
Chicago-based nonprofit Quiet Pterodactyl celebrates five years with an eclectic show and a silent auction.

Tuesday, Nov. 26:
Nora O’Connor, Sima Cunningham, Kelly Hogan at Old Town School of Folk. Tickets.
Three of Chicago’s most cherished songwriters pay tribute to the Roches. Each Wednesday, WTTW News presents must-see shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. 

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