Arts & Entertainment
Local Live Music Recommendations for March 12-18
Julian Lage (Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen)
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, March 12:
Al Scorch, Sima Cunningham, Urban Rivers at Hideout. Tickets.
The lovable bluegrass and folk musician enlists a local songwriter that’s one half of the art-rock duo Finom and the conservation org Urban Rivers for his Hideout residency.
Faye Webster at Salt Shed. Tickets.
The Georgia indie pop star plays the second of two shows at Salt Shed.
Thursday, March 13:
Darkside at Salt Shed. Tickets.
The electronic group explores lush and hypnotizing musical territory on their new album.
Friday, March 14:
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy perform R.E.M.’s “Fables of the Reconstruction” at Metro. Sold out.
The Chicago actor and a longstanding local punk musician team up to cover R.E.M.’s “Fables of the Reconstruction” on its 40th anniversary.
Saturday, March 15:
Ovlov, Krill 2, Babe Report, Bursting at Bottom Lounge. Sold out.
A four-band bill of some of indie rock’s most exciting acts.
Macseal, Carly Cosgrove, Buffchick at Cobra Lounge. Tickets.
Expect power-pop hooks and punk energy.
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy perform R.E.M.’s “Fables of the Reconstruction” at Space. Sold out.
The Chicago actor and a longstanding local punk musician team up to cover R.E.M.’s “Fables of the Reconstruction” on its 40th anniversary.
Sunday, March 16:
Starcleaner Reunion, Harvey Waters, Ted Tyro at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
This rising New York City five-piece has been compared to bands like Stereolab, Broadcast and more.
Monday, March 17:
Julian Lage at Old Town School of Folk Music (two shows, early and late). Tickets.
The virtuosic jazz guitarist plays two shows on Monday at Old Town School of Folk’s Gary and Laura Maurer Concert Hall.
Tuesday, March 18:
Trey Anastasio at Symphony Center. Tickets.
While Anastasio normally plays two-set, three-hour shows with his jam band Phish, here he’ll play a stripped down acoustic show.
