Local Live Music Recommendations for Dec. 4-10

Josh Terry | December 3, 2024, 4:15 pm

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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, Dec. 4:
Billy Woods and Kenny Segal, ShrapKnel, at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
The Brooklyn rapper and Los Angeles producer celebrate five years of their critically acclaimed LP “Hiding Places.”

Thursday, Dec. 5:
Andrew Bird, Mary Lattimore at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Sold out.
The multi-instrumentalist and excellent whistler plays his annual “Gezelligheid” holiday shows.

The Lawrence Arms, Violets, Dreadwolf at Cobra Lounge. Tickets.
The veteran Chicago punks kick off their annual “War on Christmas” holiday shows.

Wishy, Joyer, Graham Hunt at Schubas. Sold out.
The Indianapolis band headlines a night of excellent indie rock.

Friday, Dec. 6:
Andrew Bird, Mary Lattimore at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Sold out.
The multi-instrumentalist and excellent whistler plays his annual “Gezelligheid” holiday shows.

Ben Hall, Tongo Eisen-Martin & Victor Vieira-Branco, Wendy Eisenberg, Earscratcher at Constellation. Tickets.
This show of jazz, experimental, and avant garde music is part of Catalytic Sound Festival.

Mavis Staples, Jackson Browne, Margo Price at Auditorium Theatre. Tickets.
Chicago’s greatest singer celebrates her 85th birthday.

The Lawrence Arms, Smoking Popes, Royal Dog at Metro. Tickets.
It’s the 10th annual “War of Christmas” showcase for the longstanding local punks.

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at Salt Shed. Sold out.
One of several Grateful Dead cover bands that can sell out a 3,600-cap venue.

Saturday, Dec. 7:
Christopher Owens at Hideout. Sold out.
The lead singer of the celebrated San Francisco rock band Girls returns for a solo tour.

The Lawrence Arms, American Steel, Still Alive at Metro. Tickets.
This is 2024’s final night of the annual “War On Christmas” punk showcase.

Ken Vandermark, Dorothy Carlos, Percussion Discussion at Constellation. Tickets.
This show of jazz, experimental, and avant-garde music is part of Catalytic Sound Festival.

Monday, Dec. 9:
Andrew Bird, Mary Lattimore at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Tickets.
The multi-instrumentalist and excellent whistler plays his annual “Gezelligheid” holiday shows.

Tuesday, Dec. 10:

Andrew Bird, Mary Lattimore at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Tickets.
The multi-instrumentalist and excellent whistler plays his annual “Gezelligheid” holiday shows.