Arts & Entertainment
Local Live Music Recommendations for March 19-25
Daniel Villarreal (Photo Credit: Cassie Scott)
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 19:
Alabaster DePlume, Patrick Shiroishi at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
The London-based saxophonist, poet and composer just release a gorgeous new album called “A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole.”
Sharp Pins, Tom Henry at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
This early show starts at 6 p.m. Chicago songwriter Kai Slater celebrates Sharp Pins’ sophomore album “Radio DDR,” which is out Friday.
Suzanne Vega at Old Town School of Folk Music. Sold out.
The veteran recording artist promises “New songs, old songs and other songs” over two nights at Old Town School’s Mauer Hall.
Thursday, March 20:
Marshall Crenshaw, Rachael Sage at Space. Tickets.
The Detroit-born pop rocker plays career-spanning shows in Evanston.
Friday, March 21:
Discus, Shower Curtain, Sunshy at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
While Discus and Sunshy are locals, they’re joined by the Brooklyn-based band Shower Curtain who are signed to the Chicago label Angel Tapes.
Keep, Terraplana, Inkjet, Edlear at Cobra Lounge. Tickets.
Terraplana is a Brazillian shoegaze band beloved by the music publication Stereogum.
Ela Minus, Tony G at Schubas. Sold out.
Colombian singer and composer Ela Minus makes immersive, brooding and eclectic dance music.
Marshall Crenshaw, Rachael Sage at Space. Tickets.
The Detroit-born pop rocker plays career-spanning shows in Evanston.
Saturday, March 22:
Hovvdy, Video Age at Lincoln Hall. Sold out.
Go for Hovvdy’s pristine harmonies and get there early for the smooth pop-rock of New Orleans’ band Video Age.
Lilly Hiatt, Suzie Chism at FitzGerald’s. Tickets.
The acclaimed Americana songwriter hits Berwyn in support of her new LP “Forever.”
Daniel Villarreal, Dark Canyon at Schubas. Tickets.
The now Philadelphia-based drummer returns to Chicago for a night of jazz grooves and experimental arrangements.
Sunday, March 23:
Suzanne Vega at Old Town School of Folk Music. Sold out.
The veteran recording artist promises “New songs, old songs and other songs” over two nights at Old Town School’s Mauer Hall.
Monday, March 24:
Yasuaki Shimizu, Macie Stewart/Lia Kohl/Whitney Johnson at Thalia Hall. Tickets.
Three of Chicago’s most talented musical improvisers open for the Japanese composer and saxophonist.
Iggy Pop, Verböten at Salt Shed. Sold out.
The Motor City rock legend plays a sold-out show with WTTW favorites Verböten.
Tuesday, March 25:
Still House Plants at Empty Bottle. Tickets.
Impress your record collector friends by name-dropping this experimental indie rock band.
Lunar Vacation, Mia Joy at Lincoln Hall. Tickets.
The Atlanta outfit makes dreamy and infectious rock music.
