Arts & Entertainment
Local Live Music Recommendations for Mar. 26-Apr. 1
River Shook of Sarah Shook and the Disarmers (Credit: Jillian Clark)
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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Thursday, March 27:
Kelly Lee Owens, Abigail at Metro. Tickets.
The Welsh artist brings her expansive and mesmerizing electronic music to Lakeview.
Friday, March 28:
John Grant, Amy Margret at Space. Tickets.
The prolific and enigmatic songwriter makes a stop in Evanston.
Sarah Shook & the Disarmers at FitzGerald’s. Tickets.
The long-running Americana band goes on one final tour to say farewell to their fans.
Superbloom, Footballhead, Bleary Eyed at Cobra Lounge. Tickets.
Pop punk and shoegaze merge on this bill.
Saturday, March 29:
Kraftwerk at Auditorium Theatre. Tickets.
The iconic German band returns to Chicago.
Jules Reidy, Kari Watson at Constellation. Tickets.
This Australian-born artist is a tasteful and unique guitar player.
Monday, March 31:
Baths, Fashion Club at Sleeping Village. Tickets.
The electronic project of songwriter Will Wiesenfeld hits Avondale.
Deftones, the Mars Volta at United Center. Tickets.
An influential and innovative alternative metal band keeps finding new audiences.
Tuesday, April 1:
Sleeper’s Bell, Shady Cove, Morgan Powers at Hideout. Tickets.
Several local bands play at the city’s coziest venue.
Patterson Hood, Lydia Loveless at Old Town School of Folk Music. Sold out.
Two stellar Americana songwriters team up for a night at Old Town School.