Ratboys (Credit: Alexa Viscius)

Each Wednesday, Via Chicago presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. 

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Wednesday, Nov. 27:
The O’My’s, Shawnee Dez, Frsh Waters, Sparklmami, DJ Coco Nic at Metro. Tickets. 
An all-Chicago lineup full of innovative acts in soul, hip-hop, and more. 

Friday, Nov. 29:
Color Green, Glyders at Hideout. Tickets. 
Psychedelic rock and cerebral guitar riffs galore. 

Ratboys, Ducks Ltd. at Thalia Hall. Sold out. 
A triumphant sold out show for the Chicago rock darlings. 

Saturday, Nov. 30: 
Sleeper's Bell, Morgan Powers, Radium Girl, Memory Cell, Orisun at Schubas. Tickets.
Audiotree celebrates local talent with their Chicago Community Fest at the Lakeview venue. 

Cloud Nothings, Armlock, Farmer’s Wife at Empty Bottle. Sold out.
The influential Cleveland rock band begins a two-night stint in Ukrainian Village. 

Sunday, Dec. 1:
Cloud Nothings, Armlock, Farmer’s Wife at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
The influential Cleveland rock band closes out a two-night stint in Ukrainian Village. 

Sharp Pins, Answering Machines, Deerest Friends at Schubas. Tickets.
Power-pop melodies, catchy choruses and crunchy guitars are this local songwriter’s forte.