Arts & Entertainment

Local Live Music Recommendations for Feb. 5-Feb. 11

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, February 5: 
Stuart Murdoch: “Nobody’s Empire Book Tour” at Constellation. Sold out. 
The Belle and Sebastian frontman wrote a debut novel and will be doing a book event at the jazz and experimental venue.

Thursday, February 6: 
Jessica Lee Mayfield, Margaux at Schubas. Tickets. 
Two excellent songwriters. Get there early for New York’s Margaux.

Soccer Mommy, Tomberlin at Thalia Hall. Sold out. 
The Nashville indie star plays two, sold-out nights in Pilsen.

Friday, February 7: 
Soccer Mommy, Tomberlin at Thalia Hall. Sold out. 
The Nashville indie star plays her second sold-out night in Pilsen.

Toro Y Moi, Panda Bear, Nourished by Time at Salt Shed. Tickets. 
If you perused MP3 blogs in 2010, this is the show for you.

Saturday, February 8: 
Liam Kazar, Fran at Fitzgerald’s. Tickets. 
Though this songwriter who tours with Kevin Morby and Sam Evian lives in New York now, he’s a born and raised Chicagoan.

Blind Pilot, Viv & Riley at Thalia Hall. Tickets. 
Inviting but substantial folk-pop veterans play Pilsen.

CalicoLoco, Damager, Plum at Metro. Tickets. 
This is a part of the iconic Wrigleyville venue’s Local Series.

Travis, Akira Galaxy at Vic Theatre. Tickets. 
Want to hear the band that inspired Coldplay? This is another chance.

Sleeper’s Bell, Henry True, Tara Firma, Leo Paterniti at Hideout. Tickets. 
The Chicago indie rock band is releasing a new album called “Clover” Friday.

Sunday, February 9: 
Cupcakke, J Bambii at Empty Bottle. Tickets. 
The Chicago rapper brings her raunchy and danceable rap songs to Ukrainian Village. 

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